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Dementia support in Ormond, VIC

Find dementia support in Ormond, VIC

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

Reviewed by Carevo Team · Updated 4 June 2026

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What people with Dementia in Ormond usually need help with

Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, judgement, communication, and everyday function, so support needs usually change over time rather than staying static. Home Care Packages and Support at Home can fund personal care, nursing, respite, home safety changes, and dementia-capable workers who know how to respond calmly to confusion, resistance, wandering risk, and late-day deterioration. The most useful provider comparison is often not who offers the most services on paper, but who can keep the person settled, safe, and at home for longer while communicating clearly with family.

For dementia and cognitive conditions, the strongest local comparison is whether providers can keep the person safe and settled as needs increase: consistent carers, dementia-trained staff, reliable communication with family, and a realistic plan for progression rather than crisis-only changes.

What people usually compare locally

  • • Whether carers have specific dementia or cognitive care training
  • • How the provider manages increasing care needs over time without disruption
  • • Communication with family about daily changes and care plan updates
  • • Coordination with local GPs, geriatricians, and memory clinics
Dementia-specialist nursing Personal care Respite care Occupational therapy Psychology and counselling Home modifications Social support visits

Services and providers to compare first in Ormond

For dementia and cognitive decline, compare providers who can handle the next stage as well as the current one: personal care, supervision, respite, nursing, and practical family communication. Dementia-trained staff and continuity usually matter more than a long generic service list. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.

Nursing Care Services in Ormond Nursing care manages medications, monitors health changes, provides wound care, and coordinates with GPs on the complex medical needs that often accompany dementia.
Personal Care Services in Ormond Personal care services assist with showering, dressing, toileting, grooming, and meal preparation as dementia progressively reduces the person's ability to manage these tasks.
Support Workers in Ormond Support workers provide daily companionship, routine maintenance, and supervised activities that keep the person engaged and safe at home for as long as possible.
Occupational Therapy in Ormond Occupational therapy modifies the home environment for safety, prescribes memory aids, and advises on strategies that maintain the person's independence at their current stage.
Psychology in Ormond Psychology addresses behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and provides support for family carers who are often under enormous emotional strain.
Social Support Visits in Ormond Social support visits provide regular companionship and conversation, reducing the isolation and boredom that can worsen behavioural symptoms of dementia.

Best Dementia Support providers near me

Showing 10 of 10 providers·How we rank

Trusted provider

Ozzi Care Services

Ormond, VIC and 24 others · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Meal preparation · Transport

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Ozzicareservices Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality disability support services across Ormond, VIC. Understanding the unique needs of each participant, the team focuses on empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives within their local community. As a registered NDIS provider, Ozzicareservices Pty Ltd ensures services are participant-centred and aligned with NDIS goals.

How we verified this provider

Median response time10 hours
NDIS coverage15 groups
View profile 0401028796

Care Horizons Australia Pty Ltd

Ormond, VIC and 14 others · National provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Domestic assistance

2

Care Horizons Australia Pty Ltd is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services to the community of Ormond, VIC. Understanding the unique needs of participants, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and quality of life right here in Ormond.

How we verified this provider

Median response time12 hours
Visit website 0451 309 632

Go Care Pty Ltd

Ormond, VIC and 20 others · Regional provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Support coordination

3

Go Care Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services in Ormond, VIC. Understanding the unique needs of the Ormond community, the provider focuses on fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for NDIS participants. Go Care Pty Ltd aims to be a reliable partner for individuals seeking person-centred disability care within Ormond.

How we verified this provider

Median response time6 hours
NDIS coverage10 groups
View profile 0467958396
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Darios Disability Services

Ormond, VIC and 22 others · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Cleaning

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Darios Disability Services is a leading registered NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support to the vibrant community of Ormond, VIC. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of individuals with disabilities in the area, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life.

How we verified this provider

Median response time5 hours
Visit website 0426490229

Break Barriers

Ormond, VIC and 26 others · Regional provider

Specialises in Speech pathology · Personal care · Cleaning

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Break Barriers is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services to the Ormond community. Understanding the unique needs of individuals in Ormond, VIC, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to foster independence, enhance daily living, and promote community participation.

How we verified this provider

Median response time3 hours
NDIS coverage16 groups
Visit website 0413596598

Butter Fish Services

Ormond, VIC and 111 others · National provider

Specialises in Therapy

6

Butter Fish Services Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional therapy and allied health services to the Ormond community. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the team at Butter Fish Services Pty Ltd strives to foster independence and enhance the quality of life for participants throughout Ormond.

How we verified this provider

Median response time1 hour
NDIS coverage10 groups
Visit website 1300020271

Permalink Support Services

Ormond, VIC and 501 others · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

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Permalink Support Services is a leading NDIS provider offering comprehensive disability support services to the Ormond community. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider delivers a range of person-centred supports designed to enhance independence and quality of life within Ormond and its surrounding areas.

How we verified this provider

Median response time7 hours
Availability Open now · 6AM-10PM
Visit website 1300 737 625

Total247Care Australia

Ormond, VIC and 3 others · Regional provider

Specialises in Therapy · Nursing · Domestic assistance

8

With a commitment to fostering independence and enhancing quality of life, the provider offers tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of each participant.

How we verified this provider

Median response time8 hours
NDIS coverage9 groups
View profile 0416940877

Nexus Home Care

Ormond, VIC and 1 other

Specialises in Support coordination

9

They are committed to empowering NDIS participants with personalised and effective care.

How we verified this provider

Median response time25 minutes
Visit website 0452388153

Viva Healthcare Pty Ltd

Ormond, VIC

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

10

With a commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities, they offer a comprehensive suite of NDIS services designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life.

How we verified this provider

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How we rank providers

Rankings in Ormond 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, personal care, support work, allied health, occupational therapy, psychology, and social and community support, the support types most relevant to dementia. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with dementia, providers who have actively claimed and supported dementia 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 dementia 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 Ormond rank above those covering only the broader region.

What does "Trusted" mean? 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.

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providers in Ormond

26,738

providers nationally

The Dementia provider network on Carevo

33 providers on Carevo have supported people with dementia through real matched requests.31 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Personal care
  • • Social and community support
  • • Support workers
  • • Nursing
  • • Allied health

Where providers are

Providers experienced with dementia are listed in more than 300 suburbs across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support dementia most often also have experience with Incontinence, Autism, Schizophrenia, Muscular Dystrophy, and Psychosocial Disability.

About Ormond, VIC

Population

8,417

Median household income

$39,624 p.a.

Local government area

Glen Eira (City)

Providers listed

10

Ormond sits within the Glen Eira (City) local government area in VIC. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.

How providers are verified

Every provider listed is cross-checked against the official Australian registers before appearing here. This is separate from the Trusted badge, which reflects platform outcomes.

NDIS register cross-check

Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval status

Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.

Source: Department of Health and Aged Care

ABN verification

Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.

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

Care Services Available in Ormond

Provider counts by service type in Ormond

Social Support *
14Therapy
14Transport
13Personal Care *
12Cleaning
12Support Workers *
11Allied Health *
10Respite Care
8Nursing *
6Occupational Therapy *
3

* Services commonly accessed for this condition

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What happens after you request support in Ormond

1. Assess the current stage

Work out whether the main needs are supervision and prompting, hands-on personal care, behaviour management, or a combination that changes throughout the day.

2. Compare experienced providers

Look at providers whose staff have dementia-specific training and experience with progressive conditions. Compare how they manage care transitions as needs increase.

3. Plan for progression

Ask how the provider handles increasing care needs, overnight support, and coordination with medical teams. Confirm whether they can scale up without switching providers.

For aged care, confirm whether the provider offers dementia-trained carers, how they manage overnight or weekend support, and what happens when the person needs a higher level of care than the current package covers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What home care services are available for people with dementia in Ormond?
People living with dementia in Ormond can access nursing care, personal care, dementia-specialist support workers, occupational therapy, respite, and social support visits through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects families with experienced aged care providers across the Bayside Melbourne area who understand progression, behaviour change, and the importance of consistent carers and clear family communication.
What should I do if I notice memory problems in a parent in Ormond?
If you notice signs of memory loss or confusion in a parent living in Ormond, the first step is to arrange an appointment with their GP, who can perform an initial cognitive assessment and refer to a specialist such as a geriatrician or neurologist for a formal dementia diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is in place, My Aged Care can arrange an assessment to determine eligibility for a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program to fund in-home support. Carevo connects families in Bayside Melbourne with dementia-experienced providers who can assist from that point forward.
Can someone with dementia stay at home instead of moving to a residential facility in Ormond?
Many people with dementia in Ormond continue living at home safely with the right support in place, including daily personal care, medication management, dementia-trained support workers, and home safety modifications. Carevo connects families in Bayside Melbourne with providers who specialise in keeping people with dementia safe and comfortable at home for as long as possible.
What respite care options are available for carers of people with dementia in Ormond?
Carers in Ormond can access in-home respite, day respite programs, and overnight respite to give them a break while their loved one receives quality care. Respite funding may be available through a Home Care Package, the Support at Home program, or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Carevo can help you find respite providers in Bayside Melbourne who specialise in dementia care.
What home modifications help someone with dementia stay safe in Ormond?
Common home modifications for people with dementia in Ormond include sensor lighting, door alarms, grab rails, simplified door handles, and removal of trip hazards. An occupational therapist can assess the home and recommend the most appropriate changes. Carevo connects you with OT providers and home modification services in Bayside Melbourne that work with aged care package funding.

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia is a syndrome caused by progressive brain disease that affects memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. It affects approximately 400,000 Australians, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common cause (60-70% of cases), followed by vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death for women. The condition progresses through stages: early (mild forgetfulness, difficulty with complex tasks), moderate (needing help with daily activities, personality changes), and severe (full dependence for all care). Most people with dementia are over 65 and access support through the aged care system, though younger-onset dementia (under 65) may access the NDIS. The right support can significantly improve quality of life for both the person with dementia and their family, particularly when it is tailored to the person's stage and adjusted as needs change.

How dementia affects daily life

Dementia progressively affects daily life across all areas. In the early stages, the person may forget recent conversations, lose items, struggle with finances, and have difficulty with complex tasks like cooking a meal with multiple steps. In the moderate stage, help is needed with dressing, bathing, eating, and finding their way around familiar places. Wandering, sundowning (increased confusion in the evening), and behavioural changes including agitation and aggression become more common. In the severe stage, the person needs full assistance with all personal care, may not recognise family members, and has difficulty swallowing. For family carers, dementia creates an enormous and increasing care burden that can last years.

What to look for in a provider

Good dementia providers use person-centred care approaches that maintain the person's dignity, preferences, and routines as much as possible. Ask whether their workers have dementia-specific training, how they manage behavioural symptoms (agitation, wandering, sundowning) without restraint, and whether they can adjust their approach as the condition progresses. Red flags include providers who use a one-size-fits-all approach, who respond to behavioural symptoms with restriction rather than understanding, who do not know the difference between dementia types, or who talk about the person rather than to them. Montessori-based dementia care and validation therapy are evidence-based approaches worth asking about.

How to access funding

For people over 65, dementia support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT/ACAS) assesses the person's care needs and determines eligibility for a Home Care Package (Levels 1-4) or residential aged care. Home Care Packages provide a set budget for coordinated in-home services. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides lower-level support. For people under 65 with younger-onset dementia, the NDIS may be accessed with evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. Dementia Australia provides guidance on both pathways.

Funding and costs for dementia support in Ormond

Lower

$9,500

per year

Typical

$37,500

per year

Higher

$54,000

per year

Home Care Package budgets range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$54,000/yr (Level 4). Most people with moderate dementia need a Level 3 or 4 package. Residential aged care is separate and assessed based on means and care needs.

Home Care Package providers charge a case management fee (typically 15-25% of the package) plus service delivery costs. Personal care workers typically cost $50-$70/hr. Allied health visits cost $150-$250/session.

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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