How to find NDIS providers near you

A short, practical NDIS provider finder guide — how to search providers in your suburb, check registration status, and shortlist the right supports without the guesswork.

Start with what you're funded for

Before opening any provider finder, write down the supports in your NDIS plan and the outcomes you want — for example: daily living support in Preston, group SLES on Tuesdays, or capacity building with a psychologist. The clearer your list, the faster you'll filter out providers that don't fit.

Search "NDIS providers near me" the right way

Generic Google searches for NDIS providers near me return national directories that are often out of date. Use a directory that lets you filter by suburb, service type and NDIS registration status — those three filters do most of the work.

On CommonGround, the organisations directory lets you search by name, service or suburb, and every listing shows whether the provider is NDIS registered so you can shortlist in one pass.

Check NDIS registration status

NDIS registration matters because it dictates who you can spend your funding with:

NDIA-managed: you must use NDIS registered providers.
Plan-managed: you can use registered and unregistered providers.
Self-managed: you can use registered and unregistered providers.

Every listing in the CommonGround directory carries a clear "NDIS registered" or "Not NDIS registered" badge, so you don't have to cross-check the NDIS Commission register yourself.

Filter by suburb, not just city

"Near me" usually means within a 20-minute drive, not "somewhere in Melbourne". Search by your actual suburb (Brunswick, Footscray, Blacktown, West End) and only widen the radius if nothing comes back. Community providers often serve a handful of postcodes, and the smaller providers rarely show up in national lists.

Shortlist 2–3 providers and make contact

Once you have a shortlist, contact each provider directly. Good questions to ask:

Do you have availability for the supports I need?
What does your service agreement look like?
Which staff would I be working with, and can I meet them first?
How do you handle cancellations, plan reviews and complaints?

Most CommonGround listings include a direct email and phone number, so you can reach out without a middle step.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find NDIS providers near me?

Use an NDIS provider finder that filters by suburb and registration status. The CommonGround directory is free and shows both registered and unregistered providers.

Do I need an NDIS registered provider?

Only if your plan is NDIA-managed. Plan-managed and self-managed participants can use unregistered providers too.

Is CommonGround free to use?

Yes — searching the directory and contacting providers is free for participants, families and support coordinators. Providers can also list their organisation for free.