Find NDIS therapists and therapeutic support on Mable

If you’re an NDIS recipient looking for specialised therapy services, join Mable for free. From physiotherapists and occupational therapists to speech pathologists and other specialists, connect with verified NDIS therapists for disability therapy services.
Physiotherapist supports older client’s arm and back as they lift light dumbbells above their head.
Physiotherapist supports older client’s arm and back as they lift light dumbbells above their head.

25M+ Care hours delivered

28k+ Active NDIS and aged care clients

21k+ Active support workers

What is therapeutic support?

Discover therapy delivered in the comfort of your own home by verified therapists on Mable. This type of support includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and psychology.

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What are the goals of NDIS therapeutic support to improve daily living?

Therapeutic supports funded through the NDIS aim to improve and build on your skills, helping you to be more independent.

This includes:

  • Regaining or improving strength and mobility
  • Developing communication skills
  • Learning new daily living skills
  • Improving social skills
  • Implementing behaviour management strategies.

How do therapeutic support workers help with NDIS goals?

Qualified therapists and therapeutic care workers can provide you with ongoing care and guidance to achieve your goals.

This includes:

  • Developing personalised therapy strategies
  • Implementing personalised therapy plans
  • Practising newly learned skills
  • Setting and achieving your goals
  • Navigating everyday challenges.

Access a range of NDIS therapeutic supports on Mable

You can hire a range of qualified NDIS therapists to provide services at home through Mable’s online platform. First, you need to create a Mable account, then either post a job or browse independent support worker profiles to find who in your area is offering the disability therapy services you need. You can even filter your search by services, location, and more.

Qualified NDIS therapists on Mable may offer you assistance with specialised therapy needs, including:

Physiotherapists

Step confidently towards recovery with in-home physiotherapy sessions which can be designed to improve your mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall physical function, all from the comfort of your home.

Occupational therapists

On Mable, you can find occupational therapists who can come to you, crafting personalised strategies that help you master daily activities and increase your independence, turning everyday challenges into achievable tasks.

Speech pathologists

Unlock the power of communication with speech pathologists who specialise in diagnosing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders, empowering you to express yourself clearly.

Psychologists

Connect with psychologists who can provide functional counselling and assessments to develop behaviour support plans for improved daily living skills, emotional regulation, and participation in the community.

How Mable works

In just 3 simple steps the Mable platform empowers you to get more out of your NDIS funding where your NDIS plan includes therapy services. You can find an independent support worker or specialised therapist in your local area that matches your specific needs and required care.

Connect with a support worker

You can either post a job and wait for responses, or search through local support workers to find the best match for you. You'll be able to see their qualifications, reviews, interests and indicative rates.

Book

Agree on job details with a support worker, including rates, and organise a time for the session. Every session booked on Mable comes with insurance to cover the support worker's actions while providing your care.

Manage your ongoing support

Mable has a range of tools and resources to help you organise your bookings and payments. Live your kind of independence knowing you're in charge of your support with Mable.

Our community

Customer review

Mable makes it easy for the self-managed. The website has a simple layout and is easy to navigate. The invoices are sequential which makes it easy for me to track and reference! They keep copies of all invoices/receipts for my records. And of course great support workers. They also encourage support workers to give shift progress notes which helps so much when ensuring we are progressing towards our support goals and when reviewing funding with the NDIS.

Sandi

Customer review

We have two wonderful carers who are both reliable and professional and go above and beyond. The system that Mable uses is very easy

Karin

Customer review

My worker, Jilline, is always motivated and motivating. She keeps in contact with me and there doesn't seem to be anything she won't do. I feel as if I am her main focus, my life is much easier having her around

Barry

What qualifications do NDIS therapists and therapeutic support workers on Mable have?

Rest assured, every therapist and support worker on Mable is thoroughly verified before providing specialised care and support services. Mable takes steps to check their qualifications, experience, and registration with the appropriate professional bodies.

Physiotherapists

They must have a current registration with AHPRA that has been active for a minimum of 12 months.

They must also provide two professional or character references.

Speech pathologists

They must be registered with Speech Pathology Australia.

They must also provide two professional or character references.

Nursing

To provide nursing support they must have a current nursing registration with AHPRA that has been active for a minimum of 12 months (as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse).

They must also provide two professional or character references.

Psychologists

They must have a current registration with AHPRA that has been active for a minimum of 12 months.

They must also provide two professional or character references.

Occupational therapists

They must have a current registration with AHPRA that has been active for a minimum of 12 months.

They must also provide two professional or character references.

Personal care

They must have either:

  • A Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Disability Support
  • A similar qualification
  • A minimum of 2 years’ equivalent experience;
  • A nursing qualification attained in NZ, the Philippines, USA, Canada, the UK, EU member country, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE (but not for nursing services or “assist with medication”).

They must also provide 2 professional references from a supervisor or colleague who can verify they have performed the personal care services they want to offer on Mable. The references must relate to experience within an aged care or disability organisation within the last 5 years.

We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of the Mable community

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A range of safeguards are in place to offer safety, protection and peace of mind for the entire Mable Community.

Before an independent therapist or support worker can apply for jobs on the Mable platform there is a stringent approval process in place including, but not limited to:

  • Strict approval process

  • Police check, including identity check

  • Valid working with children check (if working with children)

  • Verify relevant qualifications

  • Reference checks.

Only once these requirements are met will a support worker profile be made visible on the Mable platform. You can also read support worker reviews on each profile so you can see what other members have to say.

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6 reasons 28,000+ Australians trust Mable to find verified NDIS therapists & support workers for in-home care

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  1. Stay independent
    You have complete control over who comes into your home and when.
  2. Choose workers
    You choose support workers who match your lifestyle, personality and needs​.
  3. Control services
    You pick the services and when they happen​.
  4. More hours of support
    You spend less on fees so you could get more hours of support, on average*.
  5. Verified workers
    You negotiate with vetted independent support workers.
  6. Simple online platform
    You manage your support team in one easy platform.

How Mable compares

The Mable logo.

Traditional provider

Online-employed provider

Choose your 
support workers

Hire the right support for you

Control what services are delivered and when

Decide who delivers services and when

Connect with verified support workers

Vetted with reference checks, Police Check and Working with Children Check

Low fees so you could get more hours of support*

16.6% fees

40% fees

31% fees

Lower average amount paid per hour**

$59

$68

$66

Online tools to manage your support team easily

Simple web platform and app

Swipe to compare

The Mable logo

Traditional provider

Online-employed provider

Choose your support workers

Control what services are delivered and when

Connect with verified support workers
Low fees so you could get more hours of support*

Lower average amount paid per hour**

Online tools to manage your support team easily

FAQs

Anyone can engage support workers on Mable if they have an account. You can use your NDIS funding, Home Care Package or private funds to pay for support.

Absolutely. Mable gives you the power to select a specialised therapist that best fits your needs and preferences. Browse profiles, review qualifications, and choose the expert who aligns with your health goals, all on your terms.

Support workers on Mable offer a wide range of therapy services right in your home, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychological counselling.

Rest assured, every therapist on Mable is thoroughly verified. Mable takes steps to check their qualifications, experience, and registration with the appropriate professional bodies.

Depending on the requirements of your NDIS care plan, physiotherapists on Mable may be able to assist with post-surgery rehabilitation. They can tailor a recovery plan to help you regain strength and mobility in the comfort and privacy of your home.

Therapy services through Mable’s platform may be covered by NDIS, or Home Care Package, depending on your plan.

If you wish to use your NDIS funding, you should check that your NDIS plan includes therapy services before arranging support services from an NDIS therapist through Mable.

* The 31% online employed provider fee represents the difference between what the client pays and the support worker earns as a percentage per hour of support for disability support workers. The rate is taken from the current price guide on their website as at 25 July 2024.

The traditional provider fee is based upon a sample of traditional providers offering services in disability and aged care. The fee represents the amount the client pays and the support worker earns as a percentage per hour of support. Prices have been taken from their websites as at 25 July 2024.

** The Mable rate is based on an average weekday hourly agreed rate for social support and domestic assistance in aged care and disability support observed on the Mable platform from 1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024. It includes an agreed rate of $55/hour plus Mable’s Client Platform Fee of 7.95%, totalling $59.

The online-employed platform rate displayed is the hourly rate to consumers (including superannuation) of $66.46/hour for weekday shifts occurring between 6.00am and 8.00pm. The rate is taken from the current price guide on their website as at 25 July 2024.

The traditional provider rate is taken from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, valid from 1 July 2024. The line item is:  – Assistance with Self Care Activities- Standard – Weekday – Daytime, item number 01_011_0107_1_1 of $67.56.