Looking beyond the official NDIS Provider Finder?
The NDIS Provider Finder is the official government tool, and it lists NDIS-registered providers only, which is a small share of the market. Supportd shows registered, unregistered and independent providers with real availability, free for participants. Supportd is independent and not affiliated with the NDIA.
What the NDIS Provider Finder does well
- Official, run by the NDIA
- Free to use
- Lists providers registered with the NDIS Commission, which NDIA-managed participants need
- A trusted starting point straight from the source
The core difference
The NDIS Provider Finder lists only providers registered with the NDIS Commission. That leaves out unregistered providers and independent support workers, who make up most of the market and who self-managed and plan-managed participants are free to use. Supportd lists all three types, with availability shown on each listing.
the NDIS Provider Finder vs Supportd
Choose the NDIS Provider Finder if
- You are NDIA-managed and can only use NDIS-registered providers
- You want the official government source
Choose Supportd if
- You are self-managed or plan-managed and want the full market, not only registered providers
- You want to see which providers are actually taking new participants right now
- You want independent support workers and smaller operators that the official finder does not list
Pricing
Both are free for participants. The difference is coverage, not cost: the official finder shows NDIS-registered providers only, while Supportd shows registered, unregistered and independent providers. Supportd is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the NDIA.
Frequently asked questions
Are you an NDIS provider?
List on Supportd for a flat monthly fee. No commission, no per-lead fees, ever.