Intellectual disability support in Highfields, QLD
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1 experienced with Intellectual Disability · 8 other registered providers·How we chose these
Highfields, QLD and 58 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Alderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Avoca, QLD · Baldivis, WA · Banks Creek, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · +46 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Social support
Heart For Care Disability Services is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Highfields, Queensland in our data. Participants often connect with them for intellectual disability support. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Responded to my enquiry straight away
Verified care seeker, South Brisbane
Other registered providers in Highfields
Registered in Highfields with no demonstrated Intellectual Disability track record on Carevo — listed for completeness, not as Intellectual Disability specialists.
Highfields, QLD and 18 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Avoca, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Caloundra West, QLD · Coomera, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Inala, QLD · Mackay, QLD · Mount Abundance, QLD · Murarrie, QLD · +6 more · National provider
- Specialises in Gardening, Cleaning
Hopesway Support Services works across 22 NDIS support categories in Highfields, Queensland. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They are most often contacted for gardening and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Aboriginal Health Worker, Cleaner, Developmental Educators
- Specialises in Transport
Based in Highfields, Queensland, Anne's Angels is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Transport are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, shared living support and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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- Specialises in Support Workers, Sda
Hayden Siebuhr is an NDIS registered provider in Highfields, Queensland.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Physiotherapy, Therapy, Allied Health
Based in Highfields, Queensland, MET Phys is an NDIS registered provider, with a team that includes exercise physiologist and occupational therapist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
Highfields, QLD and 83 othersAlso servesAshgrove, QLD · Aspley, QLD · Bellmere, QLD · Biggenden, QLD · Boondall, QLD · Booral, QLD · Bracken Ridge, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane Airport, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundaberg Central, QLD · Bundaberg East, QLD · +71 more
- Specialises in Cleaning, Other Services, Personal Care
Caregiva is an NDIS registered provider in Highfields, Queensland, with a team that includes developmental educators and disability support worker. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, shared living support and accommodation and tenancy assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy
The Place Occupational Therapy & Family Support works across 3 NDIS support categories in Highfields, Queensland.
How this listing is sourced
- Specialises in Cleaning, Support Workers, Other Services
Based in Highfields, Queensland, iCooked is an NDIS registered provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Support Workers, Personal Care, Transport
Based in Highfields, Queensland, Highfields Disability Service is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, shared living support and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in Highfields are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.
- How this list is built. Providers shown here offer support work, personal care, social and community support, therapy, allied health, and psychology, the support types most relevant to intellectual disability. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with intellectual disability, providers who have actively claimed and supported intellectual disability referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
- Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
- Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with intellectual disability referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Highfields rank above those covering only the broader region.
What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.
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providers in Highfields
32,111
providers nationally
What "Verified care seeker" means. Any care-seeker feedback shown above is from a real person who used Carevo to connect with that provider and then told us how it went. We only publish feedback tied to a genuine, matched enquiry, never anonymous, unsolicited, or paid reviews.
What people with Intellectual Disability in Highfields usually need help with
Intellectual disability affects learning, problem-solving, communication, and everyday adaptive skills, so support usually needs to be practical, consistent, and paced appropriately. NDIS participants with intellectual disability often use support workers, life skills programs, community access, behaviour support, and SIL to build capability without losing dignity or choice. The strongest providers are usually the ones who can turn broad goals like independence or community participation into repeatable routines that actually work day to day.
For developmental conditions, the strongest local pages are the ones that help families compare actual fit: who understands sensory needs, who can support school or childcare transitions, and who can work on the same goals across therapy and day-to-day support rather than offering isolated sessions.
What people usually compare locally
- • Whether therapists have experience with developmental and neurodivergent conditions locally
- • Availability of early intervention or specialist programs in the area
- • Staff continuity and how well workers adapt to communication differences
- • Wait times for key therapies like speech, OT, and behaviour support
Services and providers to compare first in Highfields
For developmental conditions, compare the services that remove the biggest daily bottlenecks first: communication, regulation, behaviour, routines, and participation. The strongest providers usually coordinate across therapy and support work instead of leaving families to stitch everything together. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
The Intellectual Disability provider network on Carevo
23 providers on Carevo have supported people with intellectual disability through real matched requests, with 3 doing so more than once.20 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.
Supports they provide
- • Support workers
- • Personal care
- • Social and community support
- • Therapy
- • Allied health
Where providers are
Providers experienced with intellectual disability are listed in more than 430 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and other states.
Often supported alongside
Providers who support intellectual disability most often also have experience with Autism, Psychosocial Disability, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and Incontinence.
About Highfields, QLD
Population
8,131
Local government area
Toowoomba (Regional Council)
Providers listed
9
Highfields sits within the Toowoomba (Regional Council) local government area in QLD. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionCare Services Available in Highfields
Provider counts by service type in Highfields
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Highfields
1. Map current barriers
Identify whether the main gaps are in communication, daily routines, behaviour, social participation, or independence at home.
2. Compare therapy and support options
Look at providers who offer the right therapy mix and support workers who understand how to work with developmental conditions in practice.
3. Check rapport and consistency
Ask about staff continuity, how therapists adapt to the person's communication style, and whether you can trial before committing.
For NDIS participants with developmental conditions, it also helps to confirm whether the provider can coordinate across therapies (e.g. OT and speech working together on the same goals) and whether support workers are trained in the specific condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who specialises in intellectual disability support in Highfields?
On Carevo, Heart For Care Disability Services specialises in intellectual disability support in Highfields based on referrals they have actively engaged with. Rankings update daily and reflect demonstrated experience, not self-declared capabilities.
What NDIS funding can people with an intellectual disability use for daily life in Highfields?
NDIS participants with an intellectual disability in Highfields can use funding for support workers, community access, life skills development, behaviour support, and supported independent living. Carevo connects participants and families in Ipswich & Toowoomba with providers experienced in intellectual disability support.
How do I find a support worker experienced with intellectual disability in Highfields?
Carevo lists support workers in Highfields with experience in intellectual disability. You can compare providers by their services and verification status. Look for providers who offer life skills development, community access, and personal care with relevant experience.
What is supported independent living (SIL) and is it available in Highfields?
SIL provides 24/7 support for NDIS participants who need help with daily tasks in a shared or individual living arrangement. SIL providers in Highfields offer assistance with cooking, cleaning, personal care, and community access. Carevo can connect you with SIL providers in the Ipswich & Toowoomba area.
What employment support is available for people with intellectual disability in Highfields?
NDIS participants with intellectual disability in Highfields can access school leaver employment supports (SLES), supported employment, job coaching, and workplace mentoring. These programs help develop interview skills, workplace routines, and on-the-job confidence. Carevo connects you with employment support providers in Ipswich & Toowoomba.
What behaviour support options exist for intellectual disability in Highfields?
Positive behaviour support practitioners in Highfields work with people with intellectual disability to understand the function of challenging behaviours and develop replacement strategies. NDIS-funded behaviour support plans are person-centred and focus on skill building rather than restriction. Carevo lists registered behaviour support providers in Ipswich & Toowoomba.
Understanding Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability is characterised by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, affecting everyday conceptual, social, and practical skills. It originates before the age of 22 and is one of the most common primary disabilities supported by the NDIS in Australia. The degree of intellectual disability varies widely. Some people live independently with occasional support, while others need help with most daily tasks. Common areas of difficulty include learning new information, problem-solving, managing money, understanding abstract concepts, and adapting to new situations. Many people with intellectual disability also experience co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, autism, or mental health challenges, which can complicate support needs. Effective support focuses on building capability rather than creating dependence. The goal is usually to help the person do as much as they can for themselves, with the right level of assistance to fill genuine gaps.
How intellectual disability affects daily life
Intellectual disability affects daily life across multiple areas. Following multi-step instructions, managing appointments, handling money, preparing meals, and using public transport can all require varying levels of support. Social situations may be difficult to read, which can lead to vulnerability or isolation. Many people with intellectual disability need support to understand and exercise their rights, make informed decisions, and participate in their community. The right support worker can turn a frustrating task into a manageable routine by breaking it into smaller steps and providing consistent, patient guidance.
What to look for in a provider
Good providers for intellectual disability focus on capability building rather than doing everything for the person. They set clear, measurable goals and track progress over time. Ask how they teach new skills, what their staff-to-participant ratios are, and how they handle situations where the person is struggling. Red flags include providers who cannot explain their approach to building independence, who rotate staff frequently without handover, or who default to group activities without individual goal planning. Look for providers whose workers have experience with intellectual disability specifically, not just a generic disability qualification.
How to access funding
Intellectual disability diagnosed and assessed as moderate, severe or profound under current DSM criteria is on the NDIS List A, so it is taken to meet the disability requirements automatically, while milder intellectual disability follows the List B pathway and needs evidence of significant and permanent functional impairment. A diagnosis from a psychologist (including an IQ assessment and adaptive behaviour assessment) is the standard pathway. Children may access early intervention through the NDIS Early Childhood approach. Once on the NDIS, plans are reviewed annually. For people with higher support needs, plan budgets can include supported independent living (SIL), which is assessed separately through a detailed support needs assessment. A support coordinator is particularly valuable for managing multiple providers and preparing for plan reviews.
Sources: NDIS – List A: conditions likely to meet the disability requirements · AIHW – The definition and prevalence of intellectual disability in Australia
Need help with NDIS for Intellectual Disability? A support coordinator can help you find the right providers and get the most from your plan. Find support coordinators in Highfields
Funding and costs for intellectual disability support in Highfields
Lower
$20,000
per year
Typical
$60,000
per year
Higher
$200,000+
per year
Ranges depend on the level of intellectual disability, co-occurring conditions, living situation, and whether SIL or 24/7 support is required. SIL participants often have plans exceeding $150,000.
Illustrative ranges only. An individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27.
Support worker rates start around $55-$65/hr on weekdays. SIL costs depend on the shared living arrangement and support ratio, typically ranging from $80,000-$300,000+ per year depending on overnight and active support needs.
Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.
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