Therapeutic Support Services
Therapeutic Supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme are funded, clinically informed services delivered by allied health and clinical professionals to help people with disability build skills, improve functioning and participate more fully in daily life. These supports focus on assessment, therapy, behaviour support and capacity building that directly relate to a participant’s NDIS goals and reasonable and necessary needs.
Why Therapeutic Supports Were Created
Therapeutic Supports were introduced to ensure participants can access early, evidence‑based interventions that prevent decline, reduce disability‑related barriers and promote independence. The intent is to fund services that are directly linked to a person’s functional goals so supports are targeted, outcomes‑focused and reduce the need for more intensive or crisis services later.
Aims of Therapeutic Supports
- Increase functional independence across self‑care, communication, mobility, learning and daily living.
- Build capacity and skills so participants can achieve their NDIS goals and reduce reliance on paid supports.
- Reduce impairment impact by treating or managing symptoms that limit participation.
- Prevent escalation of needs, hospital admissions and crisis events.
- Support carers and families with training, education and coordinated planning.
Types of Cares under Therapeutic Supports
- Clinical assessment and diagnosis including developmental, neuropsychological and functional assessments.
- Psychological therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, trauma‑informed therapy and family therapy.
- Psychiatric care including specialist reviews and medication management when clinically required.
- Allied health therapies including occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and exercise physiology for functional gains.
- Behaviour support including behaviour assessments, positive behaviour support plans and training for carers and staff.
- Psychosocial and rehabilitation supports such as life skills training, social skills groups, vocational preparation and community access coaching.
- Care coordination and social work to link participants with services, housing, education and health systems.
In addition to a strong team of psychologists at Takes Care Specialist Centre, you will also be able to access Exercise Physiologists as well.
Who Can Benefit
- NDIS participants across all ages with permanent or significant disability affecting daily function.
- Children with developmental delay or neurodevelopmental conditions to support early intervention and school readiness.
- People with mental health conditions where disability affects participation and goals.
- Individuals with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and degenerative disorders needing targeted therapy and behaviour support.
- People with neurodevelopmental conditions including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
- Older adults experiencing cognitive decline, mood disorders or loss of independence.
- Families and carers who need training and strategies to support the participant safely and effectively.
Benefits Obtained
- Improved day‑to‑day functioning and greater independence in self‑care, communication and community life.
- Stronger coping and adaptive skills that reduce distress and support goal achievement.
- Greater independence and participation in education, work, social life and community activities.
- Reduced frequency and severity of challenging behaviour and crises through consistent behaviour support planning.
- Better access to education, employment and social participation through skill development and supports.
- More coordinated care pathways that link clinical treatment with NDIS funding and community services, producing clearer long‑term outcomes.
Next Steps
Takes Care, registered to provide therapeutic supports for NDIS participants, offers services in clients’ homes or in the community when appropriate, and is listed as a provider for Therapeutic Supports in Queensland; enquiries and bookings can be made through their provider listing and contact channels.