NDIS provider directory
Find NDIS providers
An NDIS provider is a person or business that delivers supports paid for through your NDIS plan. Solotude is an independent NDIS provider directory for Greater Sydney. On Solotude, you can find and message independent NDIS providers yourself.
Not sure who to call? Pick the type of provider below, then search real, independent people near you. See their profiles and message them yourself. It’s free for participants, families and support coordinators.
Last updated October 2026
Choose the provider you need
Each provider links to its own page with more detail.
Everyday help at home and in the community
| Provider | What they help with | Paid from your plan |
|---|---|---|
| Support workers | Personal care, meals, getting to appointments, getting out and about | Core: Assistance with Daily Life, or Social and Community Participation |
| Nurses | Clinical care at home, like wound care and medication | Core: Assistance with Daily Life |
| Cleaners | Keeping your home clean and safe when your disability makes it hard | Core: Assistance with Daily Life |
| Gardeners | Mowing, weeding and clearing paths so your yard stays safe | Core: Assistance with Daily Life |
Therapy and health
| Provider | What they help with | Paid from your plan |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational therapists | Daily living skills, equipment and home modification reports | Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living |
| Physiotherapists | Movement, strength, balance and pain | Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living |
| Speech pathologists | Talking, understanding, eating and swallowing | Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living |
| Exercise physiologists | Exercise programs to build strength and manage health conditions | Capacity Building: Health and Wellbeing, or Improved Daily Living |
| Dietitians | Eating plans, weight and tube feeding plans | Capacity Building: Health and Wellbeing, or Improved Daily Living |
Mental health and behaviour
| Provider | What they help with | Paid from your plan |
|---|---|---|
| Psychologists | Assessments and therapy for mental health and wellbeing | Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living |
| Counsellors | Talking through stress, grief and big life changes | Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living |
| Behaviour support practitioners | Behaviour support plans that reduce distress and restrictive practices | Capacity Building: Behaviour Support (older plans: Improved Relationships) |
Not sure which provider you need?
Start with your plan. It lists the support categories you have funding in. Find the name in your plan below to see what it covers and who to search for.
| What your plan says | What it means | Who to search for |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance with Daily Life (Core) | Help with everyday tasks at home, like personal care, cleaning and the garden | Support workers, nurses, cleaners, gardeners |
| Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation (Core) | Support to get out to activities, appointments, shops and events | Support workers |
| Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building, may show as CB Daily Activity) | Therapy and assessments to build your skills and independence | OTs, physios, speech pathologists, psychologists, counsellors, exercise physiologists, dietitians |
| Health and Wellbeing (Capacity Building, older plans: Improved Health and Wellbeing) | Exercise and eating plans to manage your health | Exercise physiologists, dietitians |
| Behaviour Support (Capacity Building, older plans: Improved Relationships) | A plan and support to understand and reduce behaviours of concern | Behaviour support practitioners |
Your plan shows how much you have in each category. For the full list, see the NDIS guide to support budgets. Still not sure? Post a job and describe the help you need. Providers who can help will reply to you.
Who you can book
It depends on how your plan is managed.
| How your plan is managed | Who you can book | What you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Self-managed | Registered or unregistered providers | You agree the price with the provider |
| Plan-managed | Registered or unregistered providers | Up to the NDIS price limit |
| NDIA-managed (agency-managed) | Registered providers only | Up to the NDIS price limit |
Solotude is built for independent sole traders and small providers. Many aren’t registered with the NDIS, and that’s fine if you’re self-managed or plan-managed. Every provider still has to follow the NDIS Code of Conduct. Price limits are set in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
How to choose the right provider
- Check your plan funds the support you need, and which budget it comes from.
- Check they have what their job needs. Use the tables above. You can look up nurses, OTs, physios and psychologists on the Ahpra register.
- Ask about their hourly rate, travel costs and cancellation policy before you start.
- Make sure they cover your area and have time when you need it.
- Have a first chat. You should feel comfortable, heard and safe.
When you’re ready, write down what you’ve agreed in a service agreement. If it isn’t working out, you can change providers.
How Solotude works
- Create a free account on Solotude. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number.
Create a free account - Search by type of provider and where you live.
- Read profiles. See their experience, the support they offer and when they’re available.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree a price and put it in a service agreement.
Can’t find the right fit? Post a job for free and let providers come to you.
See the full picture on how Solotude works.
We don’t touch your plan money
Solotude is a directory, not an agency. We don’t book, invoice or take a cut. You agree the price with your provider and pay them the usual way: yourself, through your plan manager, or through the NDIA. Providers never pay us a commission on your support, so your whole budget goes to the person helping you.
Where we are
We’re live in Greater Sydney now, with more areas on the way. See all NDIS providers in Sydney, or jump straight to the support you need:
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an NDIS provider?
Start with the type of support in your plan. Then search a directory like Solotude by provider type and location. Read profiles, message a few providers and ask about their rates and qualifications. Your support coordinator can help too. Once you choose someone, write down what you’ve agreed in a service agreement.
Can I use an unregistered NDIS provider?
Yes, if your plan is self-managed or plan-managed. If your plan is NDIA-managed, only registered providers can be paid. Unregistered providers must still follow the NDIS Code of Conduct. Specialist behaviour support always needs a registered provider.
What’s the difference between a registered and unregistered NDIS provider?
A registered provider has been audited and approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. An unregistered provider hasn’t been through that process, but must still follow the NDIS Code of Conduct. Many skilled sole traders don’t register because audits are costly. Both can be paid from self-managed and plan-managed plans.
Which part of my NDIS plan pays for therapy?
Most therapy, like occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, psychology and counselling, is paid from Improved Daily Living in your Capacity Building budget. Exercise physiology and dietetics can also come from Health and Wellbeing. Behaviour support has its own category. Everyday help from support workers, cleaners and gardeners comes from your Core budget.
Is Solotude free for participants?
Yes. Searching, messaging and posting jobs are free for participants, families and support coordinators. There are no booking fees and no commission. Providers pay a flat subscription to be listed, so nothing comes out of your plan to use Solotude.
Do I need a referral to see an NDIS provider?
Usually not. If the support is funded in your plan, you can contact the provider yourself. A GP referral is for Medicare-funded sessions, not NDIS ones. Some therapists may ask for reports or your plan goals so they can plan the right support for you.
Can I change NDIS providers?
Yes, you can change providers at any time. Check your service agreement for how much notice you need to give. Then search for someone new. Your funding stays with you, not the provider, so you can take it to whoever suits you best.
What if I can’t find the provider I need?
Post a job on Solotude. Say what support you need, where and when. Providers who match your needs can reply to you directly. It’s free for you, and it’s often quicker than searching, especially for hard-to-find roles like behaviour support practitioners.
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