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Acquired Brain Injury support in Australia

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Compare providers and the support types that usually matter for acquired brain injury across Australia. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

1931 matched providers for acquired brain injury

Brain injury support services

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Is acquired brain injury covered by the NDIS?

NDIS access is assessed individually. You must meet the age and residence requirements and the disability or early intervention requirements. A diagnosis alone does not establish eligibility, a funded support or a particular budget. Ask your treating practitioner for evidence of permanence, functional impact and the support you need. The NDIA decides access and funding.

Funding is based on individual eligibility and functional impact, not diagnosis alone. Read the full funding pathway or use the eligibility checker for the next steps.

Acquired Brain Injury support providers in Australia

10 with Acquired Brain Injury enquiry activity·How we chose these

01

SIL House Redland Bay

NDIS registered Serves Redland Bay

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)
Specialises in
Personal care
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
Team includes
Disability Support Worker
About SIL House Redland Bay

Based in Redland Bay, Queensland, SIL House Redland Bay is registered for 12 types of NDIS support. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They have received Carevo enquiries about acquired brain injury. Confirm their experience directly.

View profile: SIL House Redland Bay
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
Strong activity
02

Syltem Health Care

NDIS registered Serves Plumpton + 54 other areas in VIC

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)PrivateDVA
Specialises in
Support coordinationNursing
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, specialist behaviour support
About Syltem Health Care

Based in Plumpton, Victoria, Syltem Health Care is registered for 15 types of NDIS support. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have accepted Carevo enquiries concerning acquired brain injury. This does not verify clinical experience. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about support coordination and nursing.

View profile: Syltem Health Care
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Strong activity
03

Absolute Disabilty Services

NDIS registered Serves Munno Para + 14 other areas in SA

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackagePrivate
Specialises in
CleaningPersonal careTransport
Speaks
Thai
About Absolute Disabilty Services

Absolute Disabilty Services is an NDIS registered provider serving Munno Para, South Australia. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have received Carevo enquiries about acquired brain injury. Confirm their experience directly. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about cleaning and personal care.

View profile: Absolute Disabilty Services
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04

Brighter Harmony Support

NDIS registered Serves Bardia + 49 other areas in NSW

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)
Specialises in
CleaningPersonal care
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
About Brighter Harmony Support

Based in Bardia, New South Wales, Brighter Harmony Support is an NDIS registered provider. They accept both NDIS and aged care funding. Cleaning and personal care are among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries.

View profile: Brighter Harmony Support
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
05

Rise And Shine Care Services

NDIS registered Serves Riverstone + 4 other areas in NSW

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)
Specialises in
Occupational therapyPersonal care
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
About Rise And Shine Care Services

Rise And Shine Care Services is an NDIS registered provider in Riverstone, New South Wales. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Their most frequently accepted Carevo enquiries concern occupational therapy and personal care.

View profile: Rise And Shine Care Services
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
06

Optimal Living Therapy

NDIS registered Serves Myaree + 2 other areas in WA

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackagePrivate
Specialises in
Allied healthFunctional capacity assessmentHome modificationsLife skillsOccupational therapyTherapy
About Optimal Living Therapy

Optimal Living Therapy is an NDIS registered provider serving Myaree, Western Australia. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

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How this listing is sourced
Strong activity
07

Nurturing Supports

NDIS registered Serves Perth + 5 other areas in WA

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
Specialises in
Personal careCleaningSocial support
About Nurturing Supports

Based in Perth, Western Australia, Nurturing Supports is registered for 11 types of NDIS support. They also offer behaviour support. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about personal care and cleaning.

View profile: Nurturing Supports
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
08

Pro Home Care Enterprise

NDIS registered Serves Kew + 20 other areas in VIC

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackagePrivate
Specialises in
CleaningPersonal care
About Pro Home Care Enterprise

Based in Kew, Victoria, Pro Home Care Enterprise is an NDIS registered provider. Cleaning and personal care are among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. They also offer occupational therapy and allied health.

View profile: Pro Home Care Enterprise
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
09

Re-Fit Physiotherapy

NDIS registered Serves Rouse Hill + 9 other areas in NSW

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackageDVA
Specialises in
Personal careOccupational therapyCleaning
Registered for
Early childhood supports, registered SDA (specialist accommodation) provider
Team includes
Physiotherapist
About Re-Fit Physiotherapy

Based in Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Re-Fit Physiotherapy is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and occupational therapy are among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries.

View profile: Re-Fit Physiotherapy
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
Strong activity
10

CarePro

NDIS registered Serves Frankston South + 78 other areas in VIC

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackagePrivateCHSP
Specialises in
Personal careSocial supportSIL
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
About CarePro

CarePro serves Frankston South, Victoria and is registered for 11 types of NDIS support. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about personal care and social support. They also offer home modifications and psychosocial recovery coaching.

View profile: CarePro
How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
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How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia use directory relevance and observable activity on Carevo: service match, distance, register-sourced status fields, whether an enquiry can reach the provider, and recent response and connection activity. Rankings are recalculated daily. They do not assess care quality or recommend a provider.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here either list acquired brain injury as a capability or have connected on a Carevo enquiry associated with it; physiotherapy, occupational therapy, allied health, therapy, psychology, nursing, support work, and personal care are used only as supporting service-match signals. Relevant enquiry activity ranks above self-declaration. A connection records willingness to make contact, not proof that support started, was completed, or went well.
  • Activity on Carevo. We measure recent actions such as connecting on an enquiry, opening its contact details, responding, and an inquirer reporting whether a connection helped. These are platform activity signals, not an assessment of the support delivered.
  • Condition-specific activity. Providers who have connected on enquiries associated with acquired brain injury rank above providers who only list it as a capability. A connection is not proof of experience, quality, or a completed service.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Register-sourced status. NDIS registration fields come from the NDIS Commission provider register. Aged care approval fields come from the My Aged Care register. These statuses are ranking inputs, not Carevo endorsements, and you should confirm the current register entry before choosing a provider.
  • Carevo enquiries. Providers who have paused requests from us are moved down among providers with the same relevance. They stay visible and are marked as not receiving Carevo enquiries.
  • Recent activity. Providers active on Carevo recently (a connection, a login, or a profile update) get a small boost, the same signal shown as "Active this week" on their card. It is deliberately small: stronger relevance and condition evidence outweigh a recent login.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Australia rank above those covering only the broader region.

What the enquiries status means

It answers one question: would a request sent through Carevo today actually reach them? It is not a rating, it is not about the provider's books, and it is not a statement about their capacity, their waiting list, or the quality of their care.

Receiving
At least one contact on their account is set up to receive new requests from us, and someone has signed in recently enough for us to say a person is there.
Not receiving
Every contact on the account has unsubscribed or paused, so we have no way to pass an enquiry on.
No status shown
We cannot tell either way, so we say nothing rather than label the provider. The account is set to receive enquiries, but nobody has signed in recently, or there are no contact details on file. It is not a negative mark, and most listings sit here.

A provider who is not receiving our enquiries may well be taking new clients directly. Providers set this themselves and can turn it back on at any time from their Carevo account or from any email we send them. Providers not receiving our enquiries are moved down the list and never hidden. It is refreshed daily, so a provider who resumes, or signs in, reappears within a day.

What the Carevo activity rating means

The Strong activity rating describes how a provider behaves on Carevo, not the care they deliver.

Where it starts
Every provider starts at a baseline of 50.
What moves it
Enquiries from the last 90 days. The strongest positive is a care seeker naming that provider as the one who helped them. The clearest negative is connecting on an enquiry and never opening the contact details.
How it is kept honest
Recalculated daily from scratch, shown only above the baseline and only with at least two scored signals, and removed automatically when either stops being true. It cannot be purchased.

It is not an endorsement, a recommendation, or an assessment of care quality, and we do not screen providers for complaints. Complaints are handled by the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. See the full activity rating methodology.

1,931

matched providers for acquired brain injury

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Acquired Brain Injury usually need

Acquired brain injury happens after birth and can affect mobility, speech, fatigue, executive function, behaviour, memory, and emotional regulation all at once. NDIS support for ABI often needs to combine neuro rehab, cognitive support, personal care, and structured routines that reduce overload while rebuilding independence. The strongest providers are usually the ones who understand ABI beyond the physical presentation and can manage fatigue, behaviour change, and rehab carryover in everyday life. This page covers traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well, since TBI is one form of acquired brain injury: the difference is the cause, an external impact rather than stroke, infection, tumour or oxygen deprivation, while the day to day supports are largely the same. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact acquired brain injury has.

Rehabilitation and daily recovery

Many people compare providers for neuro physio, OT for relearning everyday tasks, speech pathology for communication or swallowing, cognitive rehab, and personal care that supports recovery rather than creating dependency.

Specialist neuro therapy

The highest-value comparisons are usually neurological physio, OT, speech pathology, and neuropsychology. Recovery windows matter, so speed to first appointment, therapy intensity, and cross-discipline coordination can change outcomes materially.

Choosing the right fit

Neuro rehab is time-sensitive and highly specialised. Families need therapists with real neurological rehabilitation experience, clear goal-setting, and a plan for the handover from hospital or inpatient rehab into daily life at home.

Services and providers to compare first for Acquired Brain Injury

For neurological conditions, specialist therapy and rehabilitation support are usually the first services to compare. Timing matters for neuro rehab, so prioritise providers who can start quickly and deliver intensive schedules when needed.

Allied Health Disciplines Art Therapy Assistive Technology Assessment Behaviour Support Complex Care Counselling Psychotherapy Disability Employment Services Disability Services

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Therapists with specific neurological rehabilitation experience, not general physio or OT
  • • Whether the provider can deliver intensive therapy schedules when the recovery window is open
  • • Coordination across disciplines (physio, OT, speech) working toward the same rehab goals
  • • Experience with the transition from hospital or inpatient rehab to community-based support

The Acquired Brain Injury provider network on Carevo

73 providers on Carevo have engaged with enquiries associated with acquired brain injury, with 8 engaging more than once.70 are registered NDIS providers. Enquiry activity ranks above self-described condition claims, but it does not prove that support started, was completed, or went well.

Supports they provide

  • • Support workers
  • • Personal care
  • • Nursing
  • • Therapy
  • • Allied health

Where providers are

Providers with acquired brain injury enquiry activity are listed in more than 100 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and other states.

Often supported alongside

The same providers have also engaged with enquiries associated with Psychosocial Disability, traumatic-brain-injury, Post-Stroke Care, PTSD, and Incontinence.

Where to find acquired brain injury support

Providers listed

1,931

States with coverage

6

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry 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 Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

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 Register

Complaints 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 Commission

What happens after you request support

The next step is usually to narrow the services that matter most, shortlist two or three realistic providers, and ask practical questions about fit, availability, staff continuity, and how support will work in real life.

01

Identify rehab priorities

Work out whether the main focus is physical recovery, communication, cognitive rehabilitation, daily living skills, or a combination across multiple areas.

02

Compare neuro-specialist providers

Look for providers with therapists who have specific neurological rehab training. Compare how quickly they can start and whether they can deliver the intensity your rehab plan requires.

03

Coordinate the transition

If transitioning from hospital, ask how the provider works with discharge teams, whether they continue existing rehab goals, and how they manage the shift to community-based support.

For NDIS participants with neurological conditions, confirm whether the provider can coordinate with your hospital rehab team, deliver intensive therapy early in recovery, and adjust the program as you progress.

Understanding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any damage to the brain that occurs after birth, including traumatic brain injury from accidents, stroke, brain tumours, infection, hypoxia, and substance-related brain damage. ABI affects an estimated 432,700 Australians, or about 1 in 45 people, who have an acquired brain injury that limits everyday activities (AIHW, 2003 ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers), though the impact varies dramatically depending on the location and severity of the injury. ABI can affect movement, speech, swallowing, vision, memory, concentration, planning, behaviour, personality, and emotional regulation, often in combination. Recovery is rarely linear. Significant improvement can occur in the first one to two years, but ongoing therapy and support can continue to produce gains well beyond that window. The challenge for many people with ABI is that they may look physically well while struggling significantly with cognitive and behavioural changes that others cannot see.

How acquired brain injury affects daily life

ABI can make daily life unpredictable. Fatigue is one of the most common and least understood effects: even simple tasks like a conversation or a trip to the shops can exhaust cognitive reserves. Memory difficulties mean appointments get missed and routines break down. Reduced impulse control and emotional regulation can strain relationships. Executive function problems make planning, organising, and starting tasks genuinely difficult, not just inconvenient. Many people with ABI also experience personality changes that affect their sense of identity and relationships with family and friends.

What to look for in a provider

Good ABI providers understand that physical recovery is only part of the picture. Ask whether their staff have training in cognitive rehabilitation, fatigue management, and behaviour support after brain injury. A provider who can carry therapy goals into real-world situations (practising memory strategies at the supermarket, not just in a clinic room) will usually produce better outcomes. Red flags include providers who focus only on physical rehab, who do not account for fatigue in their scheduling, or whose support workers have no specific ABI training. Consistency of staff is particularly important for people with memory and behaviour difficulties.

Full funding pathway

NDIS access is assessed individually. You must meet the age and residence requirements and the disability or early intervention requirements. A diagnosis alone does not establish eligibility, a funded support or a particular budget. Ask your treating practitioner for evidence of permanence, functional impact and the support you need. The NDIA decides access and funding. Plan duration and reassessment dates vary; request a change if your circumstances or support needs change.

Sources: AIHW, Disability in Australia: acquired brain injury (2003 ABS SDAC) · NDIS eligibility requirements · NDIS pricing arrangements

Funding and costs for acquired brain injury support

Funding is assessed individually. A diagnosis does not determine a standard budget.

Common funding categories

Core - Assistance with Daily Life Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Capacity Building - Support Coordination Core - Assistance with Social and Community Participation Capital - Assistive Technology Capital - Home Modifications Capacity Building - Improved Health and Wellbeing

There is no standard plan budget for this diagnosis. Obtain a written quote for the services, time, travel and cancellation terms you need, then check the applicable support item and your available funding. Published NDIS prices are limits for applicable managed supports, not an estimate of individual entitlement. Self-managed participants can negotiate rates under their funding rules.

Check the linked government sources and obtain a quote before committing funds.

Funding Pathway Guide

Answer four questions to see which funding pathway usually applies, and what to do next. This is a guide, not an eligibility assessment.

Step 1 of 4 Guide, not an assessment

What is the age of the person needing support?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is acquired brain injury covered by the NDIS?

NDIS access is assessed individually. You must meet the age and residence requirements and the disability or early intervention requirements. A diagnosis alone does not establish eligibility, a funded support or a particular budget. Ask your treating practitioner for evidence of permanence, functional impact and the support you need. The NDIA decides access and funding.

Which providers have engaged with acquired brain injury enquiries in Australia?

On Carevo, Syltem Health Care have the strongest acquired brain injury enquiry activity among the providers listed here. This records referrals they chose to engage with, not proof that support started, was completed, or went well.

What rehabilitation supports does the NDIS cover for acquired brain injury in Australia?

NDIS participants with an acquired brain injury in Australia can access neurological physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, cognitive rehabilitation, behaviour support, and personal care. Carevo lists relevant service providers; confirm their condition-specific experience, credentials and local availability directly.

How do I find a rehabilitation provider for ABI in Australia?

Carevo lists relevant service providers; confirm their condition-specific experience, credentials and local availability directly. Look for providers offering neurological physiotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, OT, speech therapy, and support staff who understand fatigue, behaviour change, and goal carryover after discharge. You can compare providers and contact them directly through our platform.

What therapy helps with acquired brain injury recovery?

Key therapies for ABI recovery in Australia include physiotherapy for mobility, occupational therapy for daily living skills, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, neuropsychology for cognitive function, and psychology for emotional adjustment. A multidisciplinary approach delivers the best outcomes.

Can I get 24/7 support for ABI through the NDIS in Australia?

Yes. NDIS participants with significant ABI in Australia may be eligible for supported independent living (SIL) with 24/7 support, or high-intensity personal care. Your plan funding is based on your assessed support needs. Carevo can connect you with SIL and personal care providers in your area.

What cognitive rehabilitation services are available for ABI in Australia?

Cognitive rehabilitation for ABI in Australia may include neuropsychological assessment, memory strategies, executive function training, and technology-assisted rehabilitation. NDIS-funded occupational therapists and neuropsychologists provide these services. Contact providers through Carevo to discuss your needs.

Popular local support pages for Acquired Brain Injury

Use these pages to compare local providers, check which services are most relevant in each area, and widen your shortlist if the first suburb does not have the right fit.

Acquired Brain Injury in New South Wales Acquired Brain Injury in Victoria Acquired Brain Injury in Queensland Acquired Brain Injury in Western Australia Acquired Brain Injury in South Australia Acquired Brain Injury in Tasmania Acquired Brain Injury in Australian Capital Territory Acquired Brain Injury in Northern Territory

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Find acquired brain injury providers near you

Top suburbs by number of available providers.

Brisbane

2463 Providers

Melbourne

1434 Providers

Sydney

1146 Providers

Central Coast

931 Providers

Canberra

661 Providers

Parramatta

660 Providers

Blacktown

657 Providers

Perth

649 Providers

Adelaide

629 Providers

Liverpool

585 Providers

Ipswich

554 Providers

Geelong

550 Providers

Penrith

544 Providers

Werribee

506 Providers

Campbelltown

504 Providers

Bankstown

474 Providers

Browse acquired brain injury providers by suburb

Browse local provider lists by state. Use search to find your suburb.

Australian Capital Territory13
New South Wales352
Northern Territory6
Queensland299
South Australia53
Tasmania7
Victoria301
Western Australia90

Sources and review status

Carevo maintains this directory guidance. Funding wording was checked against the linked government sources on 15 September 2026. This is not a clinical review. A listing does not establish experience with your diagnosis, local capacity or suitability.

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