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Arthritis support in Australia

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Compare providers and the support types that usually matter for arthritis across Australia. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

6 providers with arthritis experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Arthritis specialists in Australia

6 experienced with Arthritis · 4 other registered providers·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports arthritis on Carevo
1

Maylands, WA and 11 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · Griffith, NSW · Joondalup, WA · Junee, NSW · Leeton, NSW · Perth, WA · Springdale, NSW · Temora, NSW · Wagga Wagga, NSW · National provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · SIL

Based in Maylands, Western Australia, Enhance Hope Services is an NDIS registered provider. They have supported participants with arthritis. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Domestic assistance and personal care are among their most-requested supports.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time6 hours
NDIS coverage17 groupsNDIS registration groupsSupport Coordination · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Customised Prosthetics · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Innovative Community Participation · Development of daily living and life skills · Communication and Information Equipment · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities
Trusted provider Supports arthritis on Carevo
2

Springfield Lakes, QLD and 14 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Glass House Mountains, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Reserve, QLD · Morayfield, QLD · Redcliffe, QLD · Toowoomba City, QLD · +2 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · Transport

Based in Springfield Lakes, Queensland, Diversity Community Services is an NDIS registered provider. They have supported participants with arthritis. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Domestic assistance and personal care are among their most-requested supports.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
Availability Open now · 12AM-11PM
Supports arthritis on Carevo
3

Cobram, VIC and 16 othersAlso servesBenalla, VIC · Berrigan, NSW · Cobram East, VIC · Echuca, VIC · Griffith, NSW · Kyabram, VIC · Leeton, NSW · Rochester, VIC · Rushworth, VIC · Seymour, VIC · Shepparton, VIC · Swan Hill, VIC · +4 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Regional Workforce Nursing Agency is an NDIS registered provider in Cobram, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time13 hours
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Supports arthritis on Carevo
4

Toowoomba City, QLD and 6 othersAlso servesAllora, QLD · Dalby, QLD · Gatton, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Springfield, QLD · Stanthorpe, QLD · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Community access · Domestic assistance

Rawrss is an NDIS registered provider in Toowoomba City, Queensland. Families most often connect with them for personal care and community access. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They operate across Queensland.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time14 hours
Supports arthritis on Carevo
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Picnic Point, NSW and 6 othersAlso servesGosford, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Wagga Wagga, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · National provider

Specialises in Allied health · Transport · Community access

Enable & Care is an NDIS registered provider in Picnic Point, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for allied health and transport. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time6 hours
NDIS coverage21 groupsNDIS registration groupsDaily Personal Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Specialised Driver Training · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Plan Management · Home Modifications · Support Coordination · Specialist Behaviour Support · Early Childhood Supports · Interpreting and Translation · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education
Supports arthritis on Carevo
6

Runaway Bay, QLD · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Transport

Filoz Care is an NDIS registered provider serving Runaway Bay, Queensland. They operate across Queensland. They are most often contacted for domestic assistance and transport. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time12 minutes

Other registered providers in Australia

Registered in Australia with no demonstrated Arthritis track record on Carevo — listed for completeness, not as Arthritis specialists.

Trusted provider
7

Craigieburn, VIC and 13 othersAlso servesBallarat North, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Epping, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Kilmore, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melton, VIC · Mernda, VIC · South Morang, VIC · Sunbury, VIC · Sunshine North, VIC · +1 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Meal preparation

Miracle Health Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Craigieburn, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. They operate across Victoria.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM
Trusted provider
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Bethania, QLD and 7 othersAlso servesBicton, WA · Bunbury, WA · Kewdale, WA · Midland, WA · Mount Pleasant, WA · Perth, WA · Rockingham, WA · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Personal care · Therapy

St Jude's Health Care Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Bethania, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and therapy. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
Trusted provider
9

Balcatta, WA and 4 othersAlso servesDalyellup, WA · Geraldton, WA · Joondalup, WA · Karratha, WA · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Supported independent living

PHASE Perth Healthcare & Support Enterprise is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Balcatta, Western Australia. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Registered across 14 NDIS support categories, including transport assistance, shared living support and Innovative Community Participation. They also offer household tasks and occupational therapy.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time1 hour
NDIS coverage14 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with travel/transport arrangements · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Community nursing care for high needs · Support Coordination · Group and Centre Based Activities · Daily Personal Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Household tasks · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities
Availability Open now · 8AM-5PM
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Parramatta, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesBELMORE, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Granville, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance

Based in Parramatta, New South Wales, Glow Health Care Australia is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Domestic assistance are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 27 NDIS support categories, including Personal Mobility Equipment, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and behaviour support.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 days
NDIS coverage27 groupsNDIS registration groupsPersonal Mobility Equipment · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Specialist Behaviour Support · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistive Equipment for Recreation · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Support Coordination · Home Modifications · Innovative Community Participation · Exercise Physiology and Physical Wellbeing Activities · Specialised Supported Employment · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Plan Management · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Daily Personal Activities · Early Childhood Supports · Community nursing care for high needs · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Household tasks · Communication and Information Equipment
Availability Open now · 7AM-6PM

How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here offer physiotherapy, occupational therapy, allied health, personal care, nursing, and support work, the support types most relevant to arthritis. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with arthritis, providers who have actively claimed and supported arthritis referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
  • Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
  • Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with arthritis referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Australia rank above those covering only the broader region.

What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.

28,527

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Arthritis usually need

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting older Australians, causing joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility that can make everyday tasks difficult. Home care services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and personal care can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program to help manage symptoms and maintain independence. With the right support, many older people with arthritis are able to remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact arthritis has.

Physical support and independence

Many people compare providers for personal care, physiotherapy, assistive technology (wheelchairs, hoists, home modifications), and support workers who can handle physical transfers and mobility assistance safely.

Therapy and equipment

The most common starting points are physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and assistive technology assessments. For progressive conditions, regular therapy review matters more than a one-off plan.

Choosing the right fit

Physical disability support needs providers whose workers are trained in safe manual handling, understand assistive equipment, and can deliver support that maintains independence rather than creating dependency.

Services and providers to compare first for Arthritis

For mobility and physical conditions, physiotherapy, personal care, and falls prevention are usually the first services to compare. Start with providers whose staff have safe manual handling training and understand mobility equipment.

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Manual handling competency and experience with physical transfers, hoists, and mobility equipment
  • • Whether therapists understand the specific condition's progression and can adjust treatment accordingly
  • • Assistive technology assessment and prescription capability (wheelchairs, home mods, adaptive equipment)
  • • Availability of support workers trained for high-physical-support needs, including overnight or morning routines

The Arthritis provider network on Carevo

6 providers on Carevo have supported people with arthritis through real matched requests.All are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Support workers
  • • Personal care

Where providers are

Providers experienced with arthritis are listed in more than 50 suburbs across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, Victoria.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support arthritis most often also have experience with Autism, ADHD, Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury, and Mobility Impairment.

Where arthritis support is available

Providers listed

28,527

States with coverage

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How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

What happens after you request support

The next step is usually to narrow the services that matter most, shortlist two or three realistic providers, and ask practical questions about fit, availability, staff continuity, and how support will work in real life.

1. Map physical support needs

Work out whether the main priorities are therapy, personal care, equipment and home modifications, or a combination that needs coordinating across providers.

2. Compare condition-specific providers

Look for providers whose therapists and support workers have experience with the specific physical condition, not just general mobility support. Compare equipment capability and manual handling training.

3. Confirm practical logistics

Ask about morning/evening routine availability, how transfers and personal care are handled, equipment maintenance, and whether the provider can cover weekends or overnight if needed.

For aged care, confirm whether the provider has staff trained in safe transfers and mobility equipment, and whether they can coordinate physiotherapy, personal care, and home modifications through a single service.

Understanding Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Arthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in older Australians, affecting an estimated 3.7 million people, or 14.5% of the population (ABS National Health Survey, 2022). The most common forms in the ageing population are osteoarthritis (wear and tear of joint cartilage) and rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition attacking joint lining). Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine, causing pain, stiffness, reduced range of movement, and difficulty with daily tasks. As the population ages, arthritis-related disability is increasing. For older Australians, arthritis often coexists with other conditions including osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes, creating a complex picture of interacting limitations. The right combination of exercise, joint protection strategies, pain management, and practical support can significantly reduce disability and delay or prevent the need for joint replacement surgery.

How arthritis affects daily life

Arthritis affects daily life through pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function. Morning stiffness can make getting out of bed and getting dressed a slow and painful process. Grip strength reduction makes opening jars, turning taps, and holding objects difficult. Walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods become painful. Kneeling, bending, and reaching may be limited. Pain often worsens through the day with activity. Sleep disruption from pain and stiffness compounds fatigue. Many older people with arthritis gradually reduce their activities to avoid pain, which leads to deconditioning, social isolation, and worsening disability. Falls risk increases as pain affects balance and mobility.

What to look for in a provider

Good arthritis providers focus on keeping the person active and independent rather than simply managing pain. Ask whether their physiotherapists prescribe specific exercise programmes (strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular), whether their OTs can provide joint protection education and adaptive equipment, and how they coordinate between pain management and activity. Red flags include providers who only offer pain relief without exercise, who restrict activity rather than adapting it, or who do not assess the home environment for trip hazards and accessibility.

How to access funding

For older Australians, arthritis support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). An ACAT/ACAS assessment determines eligibility for a Home Care Package. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides lower-level support including cleaning, transport, and allied health. Many people with moderate arthritis start with CHSP and progress to a Home Care Package as needs increase. Private health insurance may also cover some allied health services. Arthritis Australia provides information on managing the condition and accessing support.

Sources: ABS, Arthritis, 2022 · NDIS, List B permanent conditions

Funding and costs for arthritis support

Lower

$9,500

per year

Typical

$17,000

per year

Higher

$54,000

per year

Home Care Package budgets range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$54,000/yr (Level 4). Many people with arthritis start at Level 1-2 and progress as the condition worsens. Those waiting for or recovering from joint replacement may temporarily need Level 3-4.

Illustrative ranges only — an individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common funding categories

Home Care Package Level 1 Home Care Package Level 2 Home Care Package Level 3 Commonwealth Home Support Programme Support at Home

Physiotherapy home visits cost $150-$250/session. OT home assessments cost $200-$350. Personal care workers cost $50-$70/hr. Home modifications are capped within the Home Care Package budget.

Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What home care services help manage arthritis pain in Australia?

Older people with arthritis in Australia can access physiotherapy for pain management and exercise programs, occupational therapy for joint protection strategies, and personal care assistance for tasks that have become difficult. These services can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in your area with providers experienced in arthritis management.

Can a physiotherapist help with arthritis at home in Australia?

Yes, physiotherapists in Australia can provide home visits for people with arthritis, delivering tailored exercise programs, manual therapy, and advice on pain management strategies. Home-based physiotherapy is particularly useful for people who find it difficult to travel to a clinic. Carevo can connect you with physiotherapy providers in your area who accept Home Care Package funding.

What home modifications help older people with arthritis stay safe in Australia?

An occupational therapist can assess your home in Australia and recommend modifications such as lever-style door handles, grab rails in the bathroom, raised toilet seats, and non-slip flooring to reduce strain on arthritic joints and lower the risk of falls. These modifications may be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in your area with OT and home modification services.

Can I get a physiotherapist to visit my home for arthritis in Australia?

Yes, physiotherapists in Australia can visit your home to deliver a tailored exercise program that improves joint mobility, builds supporting muscle strength, and reduces arthritis pain without requiring you to travel to a clinic. Home physiotherapy visits can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program, both accessed via My Aged Care. Carevo connects people in your area with physiotherapy providers who offer in-home services for arthritis.

Are there assistive devices that can help me manage arthritis tasks in Australia?

An occupational therapist in Australia can recommend and source assistive technology such as jar openers, easy-grip utensils, dressing aids, and mobility equipment to help you manage daily tasks with arthritic hands or joints. Assistive technology may be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects you with OT providers in your area who can arrange these assessments.

Popular local support pages for Arthritis

Use these pages to compare local providers, check which services are most relevant in each area, and widen your shortlist if the first suburb does not have the right fit.

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Top suburbs by number of available providers.

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New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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