Depression in older adults support in Perth, WA
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Depression in Older Adults support providers near me
10 registered providers in Perth — none with a demonstrated Depression in Older Adults track record yet·How we chose these
Perth, WA and 77 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Kowen, ACT · ACT Remainder - Paddys River, ACT · Acton, ACT · Armadale, WA · Auburn, NSW · BELMORE, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Berala, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bowral, NSW · Burwood, NSW · +65 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Gardening
Glow Health Care Australia is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered and aged care approved providers in Perth, Western Australia in our data. 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 cleaning and gardening. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
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 Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Perth, WA and 33 othersAlso servesBaldivis, WA · Bunbury, WA · Busselton, WA · Canning Vale, WA · City Beach, WA · Craigie, WA · Dalkeith, WA · Dawesville, WA · Duncraig, WA · East Perth, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Forrestfield, WA · +21 more · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health, Personal care
Dovida Home Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Perth, Western Australia. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for allied health and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
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 Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
Perth, WA and 8 othersAlso servesBethania, QLD · Bicton, WA · Brisbane, QLD · Bunbury, WA · Kewdale, WA · Midland, WA · Mount Pleasant, WA · Rockingham, WA · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Based in Perth, Western Australia, St Jude's Health Care Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 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
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
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- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
One Disability Supports & Mentors works across 5 NDIS support categories in Perth, Western Australia. They typically respond to enquiries quickly. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning. Active on Carevo in the past week.
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 Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Counsellor
Perth, WA and 5 othersAlso servesArmadale, WA · Joondalup, WA · Mount Lawley, WA · South Perth, WA · Subiaco, WA · Hyperlocal provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Gardening
All Buzz Cleaning Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider serving Perth, Western Australia. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for cleaning and gardening. They focus closely on their local area.
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, Social Worker, Welfare Worker
Perth, WA and 53 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Adelaide Park, QLD · Armadale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Carrum Downs, VIC · Cobram, VIC · Coburg North, VIC · Corio, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · +41 more
- Specialises in Personal Care, Support Workers, Social Support
Dulcie Home Care is an approved aged care provider in Perth, Western Australia. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Allied Health, Cleaning
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service is an approved aged care provider serving Perth, Western Australia.
How this listing is sourced
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
Perth, WA and 35 othersAlso servesAlkimos, WA · Baldivis, WA · Bunbury, WA · Burns Beach, WA · Busselton, WA · Canning Vale, WA · Cannington, WA · Claremont, WA · Currambine, WA · Dalkeith, WA · Dawesville, WA · Forrestfield, WA · +23 more · State-wide provider
- Specialises in Cleaning
Dovida Home Care works across 7 NDIS support categories in Perth, Western Australia. They operate across Western Australia. They are most often contacted for cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
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 Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
Perth, WA and 8 othersAlso servesBusselton, WA · Byford, WA · CLOVERDALE, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Mandurah, WA · Port Kennedy, WA · Rivervale, WA · Yokine, WA · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Based in Perth, Western Australia, DH Holistic Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. They also offer nursing.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
Perth, WA and 15 othersAlso servesCanning Vale, WA · Doubleview, WA · East Victoria Park, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Fremantle, WA · Glendalough, WA · Joondalup, WA · Joondanna, WA · Leederville, WA · Midland, WA · Mount Hawthorn, WA · North Perth, WA · +3 more
- Specialises in Personal Care, Support Workers, Social Support
Based in Perth, Western Australia, SuperPro Cleaning Services is an approved aged care provider, with a team that includes cleaner and social worker.
How this listing is sourced
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Social Worker, Welfare Worker
How we rank providers
Rankings in Perth 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 psychology, social and community support, allied health, support work, personal care, and nursing, the support types most relevant to depression in older adults. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with depression in older adults, providers who have actively claimed and supported depression in older adults 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 depression in older adults 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 Perth 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.
10
providers in Perth
32,111
providers nationally
What people with Depression in Older Adults in Perth usually need help with
Depression and anxiety are among the most under-recognised conditions affecting older Australians, often dismissed as a normal part of ageing when in fact they are highly treatable. Home care services through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program can fund psychology, social support, and allied health services to address mental health needs at home. Early identification and access to appropriate support can significantly improve wellbeing and quality of life for older people experiencing depression.
For psychosocial conditions, the real local comparison is not just who services the suburb. It is who has workers with genuine mental health experience, can respond when support needs spike, and can rebuild routines without making the participant feel managed or judged.
What people usually compare locally
- • Whether the provider has psychosocial-specific workers, not just general support staff
- • Flexibility to increase or decrease support hours based on how things are going
- • Coordination with local mental health teams, hospitals, or community services
- • How quickly they can start or scale up support when needed
Language support in Perth
Perth has a large Mandarin-speaking community (7.6% of residents), so finding depression in older adults support in a shared language matters here. These are the main languages spoken at home locally (ABS Census 2021). When you get matched, ask providers which of their staff speak your language and whether they can keep that worker as your regular. Interpreters are free through TIS National for NDIS appointments, and My Aged Care can arrange them for aged care assessments.
Speaker counts are persons using the language at home in this postcode. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 (table G13). Carevo connects families with providers and does not deliver care itself.
Services and providers to compare first in Perth
These aged care services are most commonly compared for mental health and psychosocial support needs. Start with the services that help maintain stability and daily functioning. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
About Perth, WA
Population
11,425
Local government area
Perth (City)
Providers listed
10
Perth sits within the Perth (City) local government area in WA. 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 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 CommissionCare Services Available in Perth
Provider counts by service type in Perth
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Perth
1. Identify the support pattern
Work out whether you need consistent daily support, flexible step-up/step-down support, therapy-focused sessions, or help re-engaging with community and work.
2. Compare recovery-focused providers
Look for providers whose approach is recovery-oriented rather than purely clinical. Compare how they handle fluctuating needs and coordination with your clinical team.
3. Test the working relationship
Ask about how workers are matched, what happens during a crisis, and whether you can change workers easily if the fit is not right.
For aged care, confirm whether the provider has staff trained in mental health support and can coordinate with GPs or mental health services already involved in your care.
Perth at a glance
Nearest hospital
Royal Perth Hospital
Public transport
Transperth trains (all lines)
Pharmacies
Chemist Warehouse Murray Street • Priceline Pharmacy Hay Street
Community support
City of Perth seniors programs • COTA WA
Isolated capital with strong community identity. Diverse multicultural population. Mining industry influence.
Flat CBD with good accessibility. Free CAT buses are accessible. Kings Park has accessible areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What home care services are available for older people with depression in Perth?
Older Australians experiencing depression in Perth can access psychology and counselling through home visits, regular social support visits, support worker companionship, and nursing assessments through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in Perth with aged care providers who understand the mental health needs of older adults.
Can a psychologist visit my home to support my mental health in Perth?
Yes, psychologists in Perth can provide home visits for older people who have difficulty travelling to a clinic, offering evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety. Psychology services may be funded through a Home Care Package, the Support at Home program, or a GP Mental Health Care Plan with Medicare rebates. Carevo connects people in Perth with psychology providers who offer home visits.
How can social support reduce depression in elderly people living in Perth?
Regular social support visits and community access programs in Perth can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation that often contribute to depression in older adults, through friendly visitor programs, accompanied outings, and group activities. These services can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in Perth with social support providers.
How do I arrange in-home psychology or counselling for an elderly parent in Perth?
A GP in Perth can issue a Mental Health Care Plan providing Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year, many of which can be delivered as home visits for older adults who have difficulty travelling. A Home Care Package or the Support at Home program accessed through My Aged Care can fund additional psychology, counselling, and social support services beyond what Medicare covers. Carevo connects families in Perth with mental health providers who offer home visits for older adults.
How do I talk to an elderly parent about getting mental health support in Perth?
Many older adults in Perth feel reluctant to seek help for depression due to stigma or a belief that low mood is a normal part of ageing, so framing the conversation around physical wellbeing and quality of life rather than mental illness can help. Starting with a GP appointment is often the least confronting first step, as the GP can raise concerns and make referrals within a familiar medical context. Carevo can connect your family in Perth with providers offering in-home companionship and psychology services once support is accepted.
Understanding Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults
Depression in older Australians is common, with an estimated 10-15% of those living in the community experiencing anxiety or depression and far higher rates in residential aged care, where around 16% show major depressive symptoms (AIHW, Mental Health in Aged Care, 2024). Late-life depression is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated because symptoms are often attributed to normal ageing or confused with dementia. Depression in older people may present differently than in younger adults: sadness may be less prominent, while physical symptoms (fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, appetite changes), cognitive complaints (difficulty concentrating, memory problems), and withdrawal from activities may be more noticeable. Untreated depression significantly increases the risk of suicide, and older men have the highest suicide rate of any demographic group in Australia. With appropriate treatment (medication, therapy, social support), depression in older adults responds well to intervention.
How depression in older adults affects daily life
Depression in older Australians affects daily life through persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, poor sleep, appetite changes, and withdrawal from social contact. The person may stop cooking proper meals, neglect personal hygiene, stop opening mail, and refuse to see friends or family. Motivation to exercise, manage medications, and attend medical appointments decreases. Physical health often deteriorates as the person becomes less active and less engaged with their health management. Social isolation and depression create a self-reinforcing cycle where withdrawal leads to loneliness, which worsens depression, which leads to further withdrawal. For people living alone, this cycle can continue unnoticed for months.
What to look for in a provider
Good depression providers for older Australians take a comprehensive approach that combines psychological support with practical engagement and social reconnection. Ask whether their psychologists have experience with older adults, whether they offer home-based counselling, and how they help the person gradually re-engage with activities and social contacts. Red flags include providers who only offer practical help (cleaning, cooking) without addressing the emotional and social dimensions of depression, who attribute depression symptoms to normal ageing, or whose workers are not trained to recognise and respond to suicidal ideation in older adults.
How to access funding
For older Australians, depression support is accessed through a combination of Medicare-funded psychology (up to 10 sessions per year through a GP mental health plan) and My Aged Care (1800 200 422). Home Care Packages can fund additional psychology, social support visits, and community participation. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides social support and transport. For crisis support, Lifeline (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) provide immediate assistance.
Sources: AIHW, Mental Health in Aged Care (2024) · NDIS, Psychosocial disability and the NDIS
Funding and costs for depression in older adults support in Perth
Lower
$9,500
per year
Typical
$17,000
per year
Higher
$37,500
per year
Home Care Package budgets range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$37,500/yr (Level 3). Depression alone may be managed at Level 1-2 with social support and psychology. When depression combines with physical health conditions, Level 3-4 may be needed.
Illustrative ranges only. An individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27.
Psychology sessions through a Home Care Package cost $150-$250/visit. Medicare-funded sessions (with a mental health plan) have a gap payment of $0-$100 depending on the provider. Social support visits cost $50-$70/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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