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Epilepsy support in Nedlands, WA

Find epilepsy support in Nedlands, WA

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

Reviewed by Carevo Team · Updated 4 June 2026

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What people with Epilepsy in Nedlands usually need help with

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures. People with epilepsy who experience significant functional impact may access NDIS supports including nursing care, personal care, support workers, and seizure management training. Not all seizures look the same, and providers who work with people with epilepsy should have up-to-date seizure first aid training and a clear Seizure Management Plan on file before they start working with a new participant.

For chronic and complex medical conditions, the best starting point is usually identifying whether the main need is nursing, personal care, therapy, or a flexible combination, then comparing local providers who can adjust support when symptoms change.

What people usually compare locally

  • • Availability of nursing or clinical staff with experience in the specific condition
  • • Flexibility to adjust support at short notice during symptom changes
  • • Coordination with local GPs, specialists, and hospital services
  • • Whether the provider can deliver both personal care and clinical support through one service
Nursing care Seizure management Support workers Personal care Psychology Occupational therapy

Services and providers to compare first in Nedlands

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. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.

Best Epilepsy Support providers near me

Showing 10 of 10 providers·How we rank

Right at Home Perth Northern Suburbs & Perth West Coast

Nedlands, WA and 107 others · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Equipment hire · Therapy · Allied health

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Right at Home Perth Northern Suburbs & Perth West Coast is dedicated to providing exceptional NDIS support and disability services to residents in Nedlands, WA. The provider offers a holistic approach to in-home care, ensuring individuals receive personalized support to live fulfilling lives within their community. Understanding the unique needs of each client in Nedlands, the team focuses on delivering compassionate and professional services.

Median response time2 hours

Quest Coaching Services Corporation Pty

Nedlands, WA

Specialises in Therapy · Allied Health

2

Quest Coaching Services Corporation Pty is a trusted, registered NDIS provider based in Nedlands, Western Australia. They proudly serve NDIS participants across Nedlands and the surrounding Perth metropolitan area, offering dedicated disability support.

How we verified this provider

NDIS coverage1 group

Medigroup - Clinical Services

Nedlands, WA

Specialises in Therapy · Allied Health · Psychology

3

How we verified this provider

NDIS coverage1 group
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Asmara Healthcare & Disability Services

Nedlands, WA and 41 others · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Allied health

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Asmara Health Care Provider & Disability is a dedicated NDIS provider offering comprehensive disability support services to the community of Nedlands, WA. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider delivers person-centred care designed to enhance independence and quality of life. Residents in Nedlands can rely on Asmara Health Care Provider & Disability for compassionate and professional NDIS assistance.

How we verified this provider

Median response time33 minutes

Patches Therapy Services - Darwin

Nedlands, WA and 1 other

Specialises in Social Support · Therapy · Allied Health

5

Patches Therapy Services - Darwin is a dedicated, approved aged care provider proudly serving Nedlands, WA, and the surrounding Western Australia areas. They offer comprehensive support for individuals with Home Care Packages (HCP), the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) clients, ensuring high-quality elderly care.

How we verified this provider

Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM

Coastal Supports WA

Nedlands, WA and 25 others

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

6

Coastal Supports WA is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services to the residents of Nedlands, WA. Understanding the unique needs of the Nedlands community, the provider offers a wide array of services designed to enhance independence and improve the quality of life for participants.

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Aviva Health

Nedlands, WA and 29 others

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

7

Aviva Health is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services to the Nedlands community in Western Australia. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, Aviva Health offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to foster independence, enhance quality of life, and promote community participation.

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Skills 2 Talk Speech Pathology

Nedlands, WA

Specialises in Therapy · Allied Health

8

Located in Nedlands, WA, they proudly serve participants in Nedlands and the wider Perth metropolitan area.

How we verified this provider

NDIS coverage1 group

Sana Living

Nedlands, WA and 2 others

Specialises in Support Workers

9

They are committed to offering high-quality disability support services to NDIS participants across the region.

How we verified this provider

NDIS coverage3 groups

Neurological Council of WA (Inc) Metropo

Nedlands, WA

Specialises in Nursing

10

They specialise in providing high-quality disability support services as an NDIS registered provider.

How we verified this provider

NDIS coverage1 group
Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM

How we rank providers

Rankings in Nedlands 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, support work, personal care, allied health, therapy, and psychology, the support types most relevant to epilepsy. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with epilepsy, providers who have actively claimed and supported epilepsy 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 epilepsy 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 Nedlands 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.

10

providers in Nedlands

26,738

providers nationally

The Epilepsy provider network on Carevo

20 providers on Carevo have supported people with epilepsy 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
  • • Nursing
  • • Therapy
  • • Allied health

Where providers are

Providers experienced with epilepsy are listed in more than 200 suburbs across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support epilepsy most often also have experience with Autism, Psychosocial Disability, ADHD, Diabetes, and Down Syndrome.

About Nedlands, WA

Population

10,194

Median household income

$47,788 p.a.

Local government area

Nedlands (City)

Providers listed

10

Nedlands sits within the Nedlands (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 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 Nedlands

Provider counts by service type in Nedlands

* Services commonly accessed for this condition

What happens after you request support in Nedlands

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the NDIS fund support workers and safety equipment for epilepsy in Nedlands?
NDIS participants with epilepsy in Nedlands may access funding for support workers who are trained in seizure management, safety equipment, assistive technology, and community participation support. Carevo connects participants and carers in Perth with providers experienced in supporting people with epilepsy.
Can I get NDIS funding if my epilepsy is controlled by medication in Nedlands?
If medication fully controls your seizures with no residual functional impact, you may not meet NDIS eligibility. However, many people with epilepsy in Nedlands experience breakthrough seizures, medication side effects, driving restrictions, or cognitive impacts that significantly affect daily life. Your neurologist can document these functional limitations to support your NDIS access request.
How do I find a support worker trained in seizure management in Nedlands?
Carevo lists support workers in Nedlands who are trained in seizure first aid and epilepsy management. Look for providers with relevant training and experience. All support workers should have current first aid certification including seizure response.
What nursing support is available for epilepsy through the NDIS in Nedlands?
NDIS-funded nurses in Nedlands can assist with medication management, seizure monitoring, emergency seizure response plans, and health assessments for people with epilepsy. Nursing visits can be scheduled regularly or as needed. Carevo lists nursing providers experienced with epilepsy in Perth.
What assistive technology is available for epilepsy through the NDIS?
NDIS participants with epilepsy in Nedlands may access seizure detection monitors, medical alert systems, protective headgear, and bed sensors. An occupational therapist or neurologist can recommend appropriate devices, which may be funded through your assistive technology budget.

Understanding Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects approximately 250,000 Australians. Seizures vary enormously: some people experience brief absence seizures that last a few seconds, while others have tonic-clonic seizures involving loss of consciousness and convulsions. Epilepsy is often well managed with medication, but around 30% of people have drug-resistant epilepsy that continues to cause seizures despite treatment. For those with significant functional impact, the NDIS provides support including nursing care, support workers, safety equipment, and therapy. The condition does not just affect the moments of a seizure. The fear of when the next one will happen, driving restrictions, employment limitations, medication side effects, and memory difficulties can all have a major effect on quality of life.

How epilepsy affects daily life

Epilepsy affects daily life through the seizures themselves and through the restrictions they create. Many people cannot drive, which limits employment and independence. The unpredictability of seizures creates anxiety about being alone, particularly during activities like bathing, cooking, or swimming. Post-seizure recovery can take hours or days. Medication side effects often include fatigue, cognitive slowing, and mood changes. Memory and concentration difficulties are common even between seizures. For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, the daily impact can be severe, requiring someone nearby at all times for safety.

What to look for in a provider

Good epilepsy providers ensure that every worker supporting the person has current seizure first aid training and access to the person's Seizure Management Plan. Ask how they train their staff on seizure types (not all seizures look like convulsions), whether they can manage emergency medication (like midazolam), and how they balance safety with independence. Red flags include providers who have no seizure management protocol, whose workers have not received epilepsy-specific training, or who respond to seizure risk by restricting activities rather than managing risk proportionally.

How to access funding

Epilepsy is on the NDIS List B, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. A neurologist's report documenting the seizure type, frequency, and functional impact is the primary evidence needed. Well-controlled epilepsy with no residual functional impact is unlikely to meet NDIS criteria, but drug-resistant epilepsy with associated risks, restrictions, and secondary effects usually does. Plans are reviewed annually. Epilepsy Action Australia can provide guidance on the NDIS access process and connecting with support services.

Need help with NDIS for Epilepsy? A support coordinator can help you find the right providers and get the most from your plan. Find support coordinators in Nedlands

Funding and costs for epilepsy support in Nedlands

Lower

$10,000

per year

Typical

$35,000

per year

Higher

$120,000+

per year

Plan size depends on seizure frequency and severity, whether 24/7 supervision is needed, medication complexity, and whether epilepsy occurs alongside other conditions like intellectual disability or brain injury.

Seizure detection monitors and alert systems cost $200-$2,000+. Nursing visits for medication management are billed at $75-$120/hr. Support worker rates start around $55-$65/hr on weekdays.

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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