Find intellectual disability support in Surry Hills, NSW
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What people with Intellectual Disability in Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills
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.
Best Intellectual Disability Support providers near me
Showing 10 of 10 providers·How we rank
Konex Care
Surry Hills, NSW and 6 othersAlso servesChirnside Park, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melton South, VIC · Murrumbeena, VIC · Officer South, VIC · Regional provider
Specialises in Podiatry · Personal care · Domestic assistance
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
No Hurdles Disability Support Services
Surry Hills, NSW and 76 othersAlso servesAlexandria, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Belfield, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Beverly Hills, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Bexley North, NSW · Blakehurst, NSW · Botany, NSW · +64 more · Hyperlocal provider
Specialises in Meal preparation · Transport · Therapy
No Hurdles Disability Support Services delivers compassionate, registered NDIS care to individuals residing in Surry Hills, NSW. By focusing on promoting independence and enhancing daily well-being, the professional support team assists participants in achieving their personal goals. Whether navigating the local community or managing household routines, their tailored care plans ensure each individual receives dedicated attention.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
They offer a comprehensive range of NDIS services designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
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Thayu In-Home Disability Support Service
Surry Hills, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Camden Park, SA · Davoren Park, SA · Elizabeth South, SA · National provider
Specialises in Cleaning
They offer a comprehensive range of NDIS services designed to empower individuals with disabilities and foster independence.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse
Olesuke Disability Services
Surry Hills, NSW and 80 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bathurst, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Belair, SA · Beverley, SA · Blacktown, NSW · Brighton, SA · Burnside, SA · Burton, SA · Camden, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · +68 more
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Social Support
Understanding the unique needs of the Surry Hills community, Olesuke Disability Services provides a comprehensive suite of NDIS-funded supports designed to enhance independence and quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Permalink Support Services
Surry Hills, NSW and 501 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albert Park, VIC · Albion, VIC · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Altona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Armadale, VIC · Arncliffe, NSW · +489 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport
Understanding the unique needs of residents, they offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Mission Australia - Charles Chambers Court
Surry Hills, NSW and 9 othersAlso servesBurwood, NSW · Canada Bay, NSW · Canterbury, NSW · Randwick, NSW · SYDNEY, NSW · Strathfield, NSW · Sutherland, NSW · Waverley, NSW · Woollahra, NSW
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Therapy
They offer compassionate and professional disability support, helping NDIS participants achieve their goals.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
They are dedicated to offering comprehensive support for NDIS participants, ensuring a high standard of care and assistance.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
ACCA Parramatta
Surry Hills, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesParramatta, NSW
Specialises in Personal Care · Support Workers · Cleaning
ACCA Parramatta is a leading registered aged care provider proudly serving SURRY HILLS and the surrounding areas in NSW. They are dedicated to supporting individuals with Home Care Packages (HCP), CHSP, and DVA clients, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to promote independence and well-being.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
How we rank providers
Rankings in Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills rank above those covering only the broader region.
What does "Trusted" mean? 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.
10
providers in Surry Hills
26,738
providers nationally
The Intellectual Disability provider network on Carevo
15 providers on Carevo have supported people with intellectual disability through real matched requests.14 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 190 suburbs across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and other states.
Often supported alongside
Providers who support intellectual disability most often also have experience with Autism, Incontinence, Psychosocial Disability, PTSD, and Down Syndrome.
About Surry Hills, NSW
Population
16,412
Median household income
$60,320 p.a.
Local government area
Sydney (City)
Providers listed
10
Surry Hills sits within the Sydney (City) local government area in NSW. 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 providers are verified
Every provider listed is cross-checked against the official Australian registers before appearing here. This is separate from the Trusted badge, which reflects platform outcomes.
NDIS register cross-check
Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval status
Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.
Source: Department of Health and Aged CareABN verification
Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.
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 Surry Hills
Provider counts by service type in Surry Hills
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Surry Hills
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.
Surry Hills at a glance
Nearest hospital
St Vincent's Hospital
Public transport
Central Station (all lines)
Pharmacies
Surry Hills Pharmacy • Priceline Pharmacy Crown Street
Community support
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre • ACON support services
Gentrified inner-city neighbourhood. Mix of social housing and upmarket residences. Diverse LGBTQI+ community.
Hilly terrain in places. Narrow footpaths on some streets. Good accessibility around Crown Street. Central Station nearby has full access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What NDIS funding can people with an intellectual disability use for daily life in Surry Hills?
How do I find a support worker experienced with intellectual disability in Surry Hills?
What is supported independent living (SIL) and is it available in Surry Hills?
What employment support is available for people with intellectual disability in Surry Hills?
What behaviour support options exist for intellectual disability in Surry Hills?
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 is on the NDIS List B, meaning you need 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.
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 Surry Hills
Funding and costs for intellectual disability support in Surry Hills
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.
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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