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Cystic Fibrosis support providers in Australia
10 registered providers in Australia — none with a demonstrated Cystic Fibrosis track record yet·How we chose these
Parramatta, NSW and 45 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Arndell Park, NSW · Artarmon, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Bella Vista, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bossley Park, NSW · Box Hill, NSW · Bungarribee, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Chester Hill, NSW · Doonside, NSW · +33 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Allied health · Therapy
Enable Community is an NDIS registered provider serving Parramatta, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and allied health.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist
Boondall, QLD and 30 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Cairns City, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Coolum Beach, QLD · Coomera, QLD · Corinda, QLD · Everton Park, QLD · +18 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Transport
Mapple Care works across 17 NDIS support categories in Boondall, Queensland. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and therapy.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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 serving Craigieburn, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse
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South Perth, WA and 24 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Balga, WA · Bibra Lake, WA · Bunbury, WA · Busselton, WA · Canning Vale, WA · Cannington, WA · Clarkson, WA · Cockburn Central, WA · Collie, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · +12 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Nursing
Based in South Perth, Western Australia, Helping Solutions is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and domestic assistance are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse
North Lakes, QLD and 76 othersAlso servesAcacia Ridge, QLD · Bald Hills, QLD · Bellbird Park, QLD · Booval, QLD · Bracken Ridge, QLD · Brassall, QLD · Bray Park, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Burpengary East, QLD · +64 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Personal care
Complete Healthcare Connect works across 15 NDIS support categories in North Lakes, Queensland. They operate across Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for therapy and allied health.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Welfare Worker
Malaga, WA and 56 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Baldivis, WA · Bassendean, WA · Bayswater, WA · Belmont, WA · Beverley, WA · Boddington, WA · Brookdale, WA · Brookton, WA · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · +44 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Domestic assistance
Innovative Care works across 19 NDIS support categories in Malaga, Western Australia. They operate across multiple states. They are most often contacted for personal care and support coordination. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Social Worker
Yallambie, VIC and 6 othersAlso servesDoreen, VIC · Epping, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · South Morang, VIC · St Kilda, VIC
Specialises in Personal Care · Support Workers · Social Support
Aligned Assist is an NDIS registered provider in Yallambie, Victoria. Active on Carevo in the past week. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Balwyn North, VIC and 33 othersAlso servesAberfoyle Park, SA · Adelaide Airport, SA · Ballarat East, VIC · Balwyn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Christies Beach, SA · Cobram, VIC · Coburg, VIC · +21 more
Specialises in Support Workers · Social Support · Cleaning
Apex Health Professionals is an NDIS registered provider in Balwyn North, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including behaviour support, Therapeutic Supports and Support Coordination. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
St Albans, VIC and 74 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albion, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · +62 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Therapy · Personal care · Allied health
Clover Leaf Sanctuary works across 11 NDIS support categories in St Albans, Victoria. They operate across Victoria. They are most often contacted for therapy and personal care. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Macquarie Park, NSW and 20 othersAlso servesBarrack Heights, NSW · Bulli, NSW · Bundeena, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Eastwood, NSW · Figtree, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Hornsby Heights, NSW · Ingleburn, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Macquarie Fields, NSW · Mosman, NSW · +8 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Support coordination · Personal care · Domestic assistance
Phenomenal Home And Living is an NDIS registered provider in Macquarie Park, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and personal care. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and Communication and Information Equipment. They operate across New South Wales.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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 nursing, physiotherapy, allied health, personal care, support work, and occupational therapy, the support types most relevant to cystic fibrosis. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with cystic fibrosis, providers who have actively claimed and supported cystic fibrosis 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 cystic fibrosis 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
What support people with Cystic Fibrosis usually need
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition affecting the lungs and digestive system, causing thick mucus buildup that leads to breathing difficulties, repeated lung infections, and nutritional challenges. People with cystic fibrosis may access NDIS funding to support daily living, respiratory management, and participation in the community. Nursing, physiotherapy, and personal care are among the supports commonly included in NDIS plans. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact cystic fibrosis has.
Managing daily health routines
Many people compare providers for nursing support, medication management, personal care during flare-ups or high-symptom periods, and help maintaining daily routines when energy or capacity is limited.
Clinical and allied health support
The most common starting points are nursing care, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, and dietetics. For conditions with variable symptoms, finding a provider who understands fluctuating capacity is essential.
Choosing the right fit
Chronic conditions often involve unpredictable symptom changes. Look for providers who can adjust support flexibly, have nursing or clinical staff available, and understand that some days require more help than others.
Services and providers to compare first for Cystic Fibrosis
For chronic and complex medical conditions, nursing support and flexible personal care are usually the first services to compare. Focus on providers who understand symptom variability and can adjust support accordingly.
What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one
- • Whether the provider has nursing staff or clinical capability relevant to the specific condition
- • Flexibility to adjust support hours when symptoms fluctuate or flare up
- • Experience with the specific chronic condition rather than general personal care
- • Coordination with GPs, specialists, and hospitals for ongoing medical management
Where cystic fibrosis support is available
Providers listed
28,527
States with coverage
5
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 CommissionAged 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 RegisterComplaints 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 CommissionWhat 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. Identify clinical and daily needs
Work out whether the main gaps are nursing or clinical support, personal care during difficult periods, therapy, or help managing daily routines around variable symptoms.
2. Compare flexible providers
Look for providers who can adjust support hours and intensity when symptoms change. Compare how they coordinate with your medical team and handle urgent or unplanned needs.
3. Confirm medical coordination
Ask how the provider communicates with your GP or specialist, whether nursing staff are available, and what happens if you need to increase or pause support at short notice.
For NDIS participants with chronic conditions, confirm whether the provider can coordinate with your medical team, adjust support hours during flare-ups, and provide nursing or clinical staff when needed.
Understanding Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene and affects approximately 3,500 Australians (Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry, the source used by the AIHW). CF causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, leading to chronic lung infections, progressive lung damage, and respiratory failure. It also affects the pancreas, liver, intestines, and reproductive system. The daily treatment burden for CF is substantial: airway clearance therapy, nebulised medications, oral medications, enzyme replacement with meals, and regular exercise are all required to maintain lung function. Life expectancy has improved dramatically with new treatments (particularly CFTR modulators like Trikafta), but CF remains a complex, life-shortening condition that requires significant daily management. The NDIS funds support for people with CF whose condition causes permanent and significant functional impairment.
How cystic fibrosis affects daily life
Cystic fibrosis demands several hours of daily treatment, including airway clearance techniques (chest physiotherapy, PEP devices), nebulised antibiotics and mucolytics, pancreatic enzyme capsules with every meal and snack, and regular exercise to maintain lung function. Respiratory infections are frequent and can require hospitalisation for intravenous antibiotics. Fatigue is constant, partly from the disease and partly from the treatment burden. As lung function declines, activities like walking up stairs, carrying shopping, and even talking become breathless and exhausting. Nutritional management is complex: most people with CF need to eat significantly more calories than average because malabsorption means they do not retain enough nutrients from food.
What to look for in a provider
Good CF providers understand the treatment burden and the importance of infection control. Ask whether their physiotherapists have experience with respiratory physiotherapy for CF, whether support workers understand the medication and enzyme regimen, and how they manage cross-infection risk (people with CF should not meet other CF patients in person). Red flags include providers unfamiliar with airway clearance techniques, who do not take infection control seriously, or who do not understand the relationship between nutrition, exercise, and lung health in CF. Providers connected with CF state organisations tend to be better informed about current treatment protocols.
How to access funding
Cystic fibrosis is on the NDIS List B (conditions likely to result in permanent impairment), so a diagnosis must be accompanied by evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment rather than granting automatic access. Plans typically include respiratory physiotherapy, personal care, exercise physiology, and support workers. Plans are reviewed annually. The treatment and health costs of CF are shared between the NDIS (disability support), the health system (medications, hospitalisations), and sometimes Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Support coordination helps manage this complex funding interface.
Sources: AIHW - Chronic respiratory conditions in Australia (cystic fibrosis) · NDIS - List B: conditions likely to result in a permanent impairment
Funding and costs for cystic fibrosis support
Lower
$15,000
per year
Typical
$45,000
per year
Higher
$150,000+
per year
Plan size depends on the severity of lung disease, daily treatment complexity, and the extent of personal care and support worker hours needed. People with advanced CF and declining lung function will have larger plans.
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
Respiratory physiotherapy costs $193-$234/hr under the NDIS. Nebuliser equipment and PEP devices cost $200-$1,500. Exercise physiology sessions cost $166-$193/hr.
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
Can people with cystic fibrosis access NDIS funding in Australia?
Yes, cystic fibrosis is a permanent condition that commonly meets NDIS access requirements due to its significant impact on daily functioning. People with CF in Australia can access supports including nursing, physiotherapy, personal care, and assistance with daily activities. Carevo connects participants across your area with providers experienced in supporting people with complex respiratory and chronic conditions.
What NDIS supports help with airway clearance and respiratory management for CF in Australia?
NDIS-funded physiotherapy in Australia can support airway clearance techniques, breathing exercises, and respiratory management for people with cystic fibrosis. Nursing supports can also assist with medication management, nebuliser use, and monitoring. Carevo lists physiotherapists and nurses in your area experienced with respiratory conditions and CF management.
Is nursing care available through NDIS for cystic fibrosis at home in Australia?
Home nursing care can be funded through NDIS for people with cystic fibrosis in Australia where complex health needs require skilled support, such as IV antibiotics, enteral feeding, or infection management. Nursing supports are typically included under Core budgets. Carevo connects participants in your area with registered nurses who provide in-home CF-related care.
Can NDIS funding cover equipment like nebulisers or vests for cystic fibrosis in Australia?
NDIS can fund assistive technology including respiratory equipment such as airway clearance vests and nebulisers for CF participants in Australia when they are assessed as reasonable and necessary. An assistive technology assessment by an OT or physiotherapist is usually required. Carevo connects participants in your area with providers who can conduct these assessments and support equipment procurement.
How does NDIS support participation in school or work for young people with cystic fibrosis in Australia?
NDIS Capacity Building supports for young people with CF in Australia can include support workers for community access, OT for workplace or school modifications, and life skills development to support independent participation. These supports aim to reduce barriers caused by the physical demands of CF management. Carevo helps families in your area find providers who understand the daily challenges of CF in education and employment settings.
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