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Traumatic Brain Injury support in Australia

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13 providers with traumatic brain injury experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Traumatic Brain Injury specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Traumatic Brain Injury·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
1

Boondall, QLD and 30 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Cairns City, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Coolum Beach, QLD · Coomera, QLD · Corinda, QLD · Everton Park, QLD · +18 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Transport

Based in Boondall, Queensland, Mapple Care is an NDIS registered provider. They have supported participants with traumatic brain injury. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Personal care and therapy are among their most-requested supports.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time13 hours
NDIS coverage17 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports · Exercise Physiology and Physical Wellbeing Activities · Communication and Information Equipment · Home Modifications · Plan Management · Support Coordination
Trusted provider Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
2

The Ponds, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Meal preparation

Based in The Ponds, New South Wales, Australian National Care is an NDIS registered provider. Families who connected with them through Carevo have consistently reported positive outcomes. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with traumatic brain injury.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Household tasks · Plan Management · Therapeutic Supports · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance
Trusted provider Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
3

Carlingford, NSW and 103 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Bathurst, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Bega, NSW · Belconnen, ACT · Berkeley, NSW · +91 more · National provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Personal care

Median response time2 hours
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Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
4

Broadmeadows, VIC and 14 othersAlso servesBrisbane Airport, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Cranbourne, VIC · Doveton, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Glenroy, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne Airport, VIC · Niddrie, VIC · Ormond, VIC · Rushworth, VIC · Sunnybank Hills, QLD · +2 more · National provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Domestic assistance

Care Horizons Australia is an NDIS registered provider in Broadmeadows, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for therapy and allied health. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time12 hours
Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
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Albion Park, NSW and 11 othersAlso servesAlbion Park Rail, NSW · Brookvale, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Kiama, NSW · North Sydney, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Nowra Hill, NSW · Sussex Inlet, NSW · WINDANG, NSW · Warilla, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Respite care

Based in Albion Park, New South Wales, Capah Association is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Personal care and domestic assistance are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time6 hours
Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
6

Parramatta, NSW and 12 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Canberra Airport, ACT · Canowindra, NSW · Forbes, NSW · Gosford, NSW · Harris Park, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · TOONGABBIE, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Woy Woy, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Altido Consulting Services works across 16 NDIS support categories in Parramatta, New South Wales. They also offer community access and supported independent living. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance. They operate across New South Wales.

How this listing is sourced

Excellent, energetic and over effective service.

Verified care seeker, Five Dock

Median response time6 hours
NDIS coverage16 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Development of daily living and life skills · Group and Centre Based Activities · Specialist Behaviour Support · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports · Home Modifications · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Plan Management · Support Coordination · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Household tasks
Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
7

Brisbane City, QLD and 2 othersAlso servesCoorparoo, QLD · Macleay Island, QLD

Specialises in Therapy

Based in Brisbane City, Queensland, Enhanced Movement Allied Health & Exercise Physiology is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Therapy are among their most-requested supports. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time1 day
NDIS coverage1 groupNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports
Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
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Ashfield, NSW and 10 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campsie, NSW · Chullora, NSW · Concord, NSW · Croydon Park, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Sydney, NSW · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Allied health

Novena Care is an NDIS registered provider in Ashfield, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including Therapeutic Supports, daily personal care and household tasks.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time16 hours
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Plan Management · Support Coordination · Specialist Behaviour Support · Assistive Technology · Home Modifications · Participation in community/social and civic activities
Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
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East Ipswich, QLD · Regional provider

Specialises in Occupational therapy · Therapy

Psychcare Psychology is an NDIS registered provider serving East Ipswich, Queensland. They are most often contacted for occupational therapy and therapy.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time10 hours
NDIS coverage1 groupNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports
Supports traumatic brain injury on Carevo
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Yagoona, NSW

Specialises in Therapy · Personal care · Domestic assistance

Australian Care Solutions is an NDIS registered provider serving Yagoona, New South Wales. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They are most often contacted for therapy and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time22 hours

How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia 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 therapy, allied health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, nursing, and support work, the support types most relevant to traumatic brain injury. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with traumatic brain injury, providers who have actively claimed and supported traumatic brain injury 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 traumatic brain injury 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 Australia 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.

28,527

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

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 support people with Traumatic Brain Injury usually need

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain, often from accidents, falls, or assault. NDIS participants with TBI may experience changes in cognition, behaviour, communication, and physical function, and can access a wide range of supports including neurological rehabilitation, psychology, and support workers. Recovery and adaptation are ongoing, and support needs often change significantly in the months and years after injury. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact traumatic 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 Traumatic 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.

Physiotherapy Home Care Physiotherapy addresses mobility, balance, and coordination deficits resulting from brain injury, using neurological rehabilitation approaches to rebuild physical function.
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy retrains daily living skills, implements cognitive strategies, modifies the home environment, and supports return to work or education after brain injury.
Speech Pathology Speech pathology treats communication difficulties (aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication problems) and swallowing disorders that commonly result from TBI.
Psychology Psychology addresses emotional adjustment, anger management, grief, anxiety, and depression following brain injury, using adapted approaches for cognitive impairment.
Nursing Care Services Nursing care manages medications, post-surgical care, seizure protocols, and complex health monitoring during the recovery period and long term.
Support Workers Support workers provide structured daily routines, memory prompts, community access, and consistent support that helps compensate for cognitive deficits in real-world settings.
Behaviour Support Behaviour support addresses impulsivity, aggression, and disinhibition that often follow TBI, using functional analysis to understand the neurological basis of behaviour changes.
Ndis Specialist Support Coordination Specialist support coordination manages the complex interface between rehabilitation services, NDIS supports, health services, and sometimes the justice or compensation systems.

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 Traumatic Brain Injury provider network on Carevo

13 providers on Carevo have supported people with traumatic brain injury through real matched requests.12 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Therapy
  • • Allied health
  • • Nursing
  • • Support workers
  • • occupational_therapy

Where providers are

Providers experienced with traumatic brain injury are listed in more than 170 suburbs across New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT, Victoria, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support traumatic brain injury most often also have experience with Speech Delay, OCD, Autism, Amputation, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Where traumatic brain injury support is available

Providers listed

28,527

States with coverage

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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 Commission

Aged 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 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.

1. Identify rehab priorities

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

2. 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.

3. 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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force causes damage to the brain, most commonly through vehicle accidents, falls, assaults, and sporting injuries. TBI is one of the leading causes of disability in Australians under 45. The effects depend on the location and severity of the injury and can include physical impairments (weakness, coordination problems, fatigue), cognitive changes (memory, attention, executive function, processing speed), communication difficulties, behavioural changes (impulsivity, aggression, disinhibition), and emotional dysregulation. Mild TBI (concussion) usually resolves, but moderate to severe TBI often causes permanent changes. Recovery is most rapid in the first 12-24 months but can continue for years. Many people with TBI describe the invisible cognitive and behavioural changes as harder to live with than physical impairments, because others cannot see the disability and expectations remain unchanged.

How traumatic brain injury affects daily life

TBI can change daily life in ways that are difficult to predict from the initial injury. Fatigue is overwhelming and disproportionate to the amount of activity. Memory problems mean instructions are forgotten, appointments are missed, and conversations are lost. Impulsivity and disinhibition can damage relationships and create safety risks. Executive function deficits make it hard to plan, organise, initiate tasks, and shift between activities. Emotional regulation difficulties mean anger, frustration, or tears can surface suddenly. For family members, the personality and behaviour changes are often the hardest part, because the person may look the same but act very differently.

What to look for in a provider

Good TBI providers understand that brain injury support is not the same as physical disability support. Ask whether their workers have specific training in cognitive rehabilitation, behaviour after brain injury, and fatigue management. Ask how they handle challenging behaviour, whether they use positive behaviour support approaches, and how they coordinate with neuropsychologists and rehabilitation specialists. Red flags include providers who focus only on physical care, who respond to behavioural challenges punitively rather than understanding the brain injury context, or who rotate workers frequently when the person needs consistency for memory and trust-building.

How to access funding

Severe brain injury resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia, tetraplegia or hemiplegia is on NDIS List A and meets the disability requirements automatically, while most other TBI follows the List B pathway, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment from a neurologist, rehabilitation physician, or neuropsychologist. For recent injuries, the NDIS may grant access while the person is still in rehabilitation, with plans reviewed as recovery progresses. Neuropsychological assessment is particularly important for documenting the cognitive and behavioural impacts that may not be obvious in standard medical reports. Plans are reviewed annually, and specialist support coordination is highly recommended for managing the complex provider network that severe TBI requires.

Sources: AIHW, Head injuries in Australia 2020-21 · NDIS, List A conditions likely to meet the disability requirements

Funding and costs for traumatic brain injury support

Lower

$25,000

per year

Typical

$90,000

per year

Higher

$300,000+

per year

Plan size depends on injury severity, behavioural complexity, whether 24/7 supervision is needed, and the extent of ongoing rehabilitation. People with severe TBI and behavioural challenges in SIL may have plans exceeding $350,000.

Illustrative ranges only — an individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common funding categories

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

Neuropsychological assessments cost $1,500-$3,000. Positive behaviour support practitioners charge $193-$234/hr. Support workers with TBI-specific training may attract higher rates. SIL costs vary based on support ratios.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What NDIS supports can I access after a traumatic brain injury in Australia?

After a traumatic brain injury, NDIS participants in Australia can access physiotherapy, OT, speech pathology, psychology, behaviour support, personal care, and specialist support coordination. Carevo connects you with providers experienced in acquired brain injury across the your area area.

How does a traumatic brain injury affect NDIS eligibility in Australia?

Traumatic brain injury is a recognised permanent disability under the NDIS. If your TBI results in ongoing functional impairment, you may be eligible for NDIS funding in Australia. You will need medical reports documenting the nature and permanence of your impairment. Carevo can connect you with support coordination providers in your area who assist with NDIS access.

What behaviour support is available for TBI in Australia?

Many people with traumatic brain injury in Australia experience changes in behaviour, impulse control, and emotional regulation. NDIS-funded positive behaviour support practitioners can develop personalised plans to address these challenges. Carevo lists registered behaviour support providers in your area with experience in acquired brain injury.

Can the NDIS fund cognitive rehabilitation after a brain injury in Australia?

Yes. NDIS-funded occupational therapists, neuropsychologists, and speech pathologists in Australia can provide cognitive rehabilitation targeting memory, attention, executive function, and communication. Carevo connects you with allied health providers in your area who specialise in TBI recovery and rehabilitation.

What support workers are available for traumatic brain injury in Australia?

Support workers for people with TBI in Australia assist with daily living, community access, transport, personal care, and building life skills. Workers with ABI-specific training understand the cognitive and behavioural impacts of brain injury. Carevo connects you with support worker providers in your area experienced in acquired brain injury.

Popular local support pages for Traumatic 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.

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Top suburbs by number of available providers.

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New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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