Therapy services providers in Adelaide, South Australia

Therapy services in Adelaide connect people with allied health assessment and intervention options. In Adelaide, South Australia, there are 193 provider listings for therapy services. These services cover a range of supports such as assessment, intervention, and planning tailored to individual needs. At the 2021 Census, Adelaide had a population of 18,202, with 526 people needing help with core activities. The area also sees a variety of supports and languages offered, reflecting the diversity of the community. Nearby suburbs, including North Adelaide and Wayville, provide additional options for those comparing services.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Adelaide, SA — 193 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list therapy services among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About therapy services

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and other allied health supports. People in Adelaide and the surrounding South Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Adelaide at a glance

Adelaide has the most therapy services listings of the 324 South Australia suburbs we compare, with 193.

Therapy services near Adelaide

These South Australia suburbs are the closest to Adelaide with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Some therapy services listings in Adelaide say on their own websites that they support Persian (Farsi) (5 listings), Dari (4 listings), Arabic (2 listings), Hindi (2 listings) and Assyrian (1 listing).

Who lists therapy services in Adelaide

193 register listings for therapy services cover Adelaide: 186 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Adelaide had 18,202 residents with a median age of 31. 526 people (2.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 11.7% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,365 a week.

Reach varies. 96 cover 5 or fewer areas, 68 cover 6 to 25 areas, 26 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 65 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list support workers (148 of 193), community access (138 of 193), personal care (132 of 193), life skills (120 of 193) and domestic assistance (119 of 193).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 23 of the 193 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include 9D HOMECARE Pty Ltd - Adelaide, Adelaide Home Podiatry, Adelaide Home Podiatry and Adelaide Senior Care.

164 of the 193 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Adelaide cover 20 different supports. Therapy services is number 11 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 302.

Adelaide has more therapy services listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Therapy services options in Adelaide

Adelaide has 193 therapy services listed. Among these, 186 are registered to provide supports under the NDIS, while 7 offer aged care services. Each listing may offer different types of therapy, including assessments, intervention plans, and support for daily participation. On average, a listing in Adelaide includes 10 different supports. Some providers focus only on therapy services, with 23 listings dedicated solely to this area. Language diversity is reflected through listings in Persian (Farsi), Dari, Arabic, Hindi, and Assyrian.

Comparing Adelaide with nearby suburbs

If you are looking to compare options, nearby suburbs like North Adelaide have 24 listings, Wayville has 14, and Kent Town lists 6 therapy services. These suburbs are within 2 kilometres of Adelaide and may offer different supports or approaches. Murray Bridge, a larger town 65 kilometres away, has 21 listings. Comparing these locations can help you see what types of therapy services and supports are available in the wider region.

Census data for Adelaide at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Adelaide had a population of 18,202. The median age was 31. There were 526 people needing help with core activities, which is 2.9 percent of the population. This compares with 6.6 percent across South Australia and 5.8 percent across Australia. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Adelaide was 11.7, lower than the state average of 20. Median weekly household income was $1,365. These figures help describe the local population and its needs.

Supports commonly available with therapy services

Therapy services in Adelaide often include supports like support workers, community access, personal care, life skills, domestic assistance, and support coordination. For example, 148 listings offer support workers, 138 provide community access, and 132 include personal care. Many therapy providers list several types of support, with a typical listing offering 10. This range allows people to find services that match their specific needs or preferences.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Adelaide yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for therapy services in Adelaide

186 NDIS listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Adelaide, SA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 186 NDIS providers listed in Adelaide

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Adelaide

7 aged care listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Adelaide, SA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Adelaide

Therapy services at a glance

Therapy services include allied health assessment and intervention intended to improve function, communication, mobility, independence or participation. The relevant profession and approach depend on the person’s goals and clinical needs; “therapy” is not one interchangeable service.

What therapy services may include

Read the full guide to therapy services: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these therapy services-specific checks when you contact providers in Adelaide. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Adelaide

Each number is how many register listings in Adelaide list that support.

Therapy services in other South Australia suburbs

Questions about therapy services in Adelaide

How many therapy services are listed in Adelaide?

There are 193 therapy services listed in Adelaide. Of these, 186 are registered for NDIS supports and 7 are listed for aged care.

What types of supports do therapy services in Adelaide offer?

Supports include assessment, intervention, planning, and direct sessions. Many listings provide support workers, community access, and personal care among their services.

How does Adelaide compare to nearby suburbs for therapy services?

Adelaide has 193 listings. North Adelaide has 24, Wayville has 14, and Kent Town has 6. These nearby areas may offer additional or different options.

What census data is available for Adelaide?

At the 2021 Census, Adelaide’s population was 18,202. There were 526 people needing help with core activities, and the median age was 31.

Are there therapy services for different language groups in Adelaide?

Yes, some therapy services in Adelaide list language options such as Persian (Farsi), Dari, Arabic, Hindi, and Assyrian.

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