Heart disease support in Altona, VIC
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10 registered providers in Altona — none with a demonstrated Heart Disease track record yet·How we chose these
Altona, VIC and 5 othersAlso servesAltona North, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Newport, VIC · Seaholme, VIC · Williamstown, VIC
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Physiotherapy
Based in Altona, Victoria, Altona Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Centre is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. 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 Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
Altona, VIC and 72 othersAlso servesAltona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Balaclava, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bayswater, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Blackburn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Box Hill North, VIC · Box Hill South, VIC · Braybrook, VIC · +60 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Social support, Cleaning
Angels in Aus is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and social support. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Cleaner, Taxi or bus driver
Altona, VIC and 18 othersAlso servesAltona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Epping, VIC · Footscray, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hoppers Crossing, VIC · Lara, VIC · Laverton, VIC · Point Cook, VIC · Shepparton, VIC · Shepparton East, VIC · +6 more · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
JS Choice - Care and Support is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. 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
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Altona, VIC and 7 othersAlso servesAltona Meadows, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · East Melbourne, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Werribee, VIC · Regional provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Support coordination, SIL
Healthkeycare is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and SIL. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including household tasks, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and daily personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Altona, VIC and 104 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Armstrong Creek, VIC · Aspendale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Barwon Heads, VIC · Belmont, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Bonbeach, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · +92 more · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Personal care, Respite care, Cleaning
Easy Care Support Services is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, 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 respite care. 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
Altona, VIC and 54 othersAlso servesAlice Springs, NT · Armadale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Brunswick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Carrum Downs, VIC · Corio, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · +42 more · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Support coordination, SIL, Allied health
Syltem Health Care is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and SIL. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
Altona, VIC and 25 othersAlso servesBacchus Marsh, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Brighton, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Diamond Creek, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hoppers Crossing, VIC · Laverton, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne Airport, VIC · Melton, VIC · +13 more · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Behaviour support
First Melbourne Care works across 11 NDIS support categories in Altona, Victoria. They operate across Victoria. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Gardener
Altona, VIC and 102 othersAlso servesAbbey, WA · Abbotsbury, NSW · Abbotsford, VIC · Aberfeldie, VIC · Aberfoyle Park, SA · Aberglasslyn, NSW · Abermain, NSW · Alton Downs, QLD · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Armadale, VIC · Ashburton, VIC · +90 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Support coordination, SIL
Number 1 Care Provider is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, daily personal care and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Altona, VIC and 25 othersAlso servesBendigo, VIC · Braybrook, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · Derrimut, VIC · Epping, VIC · Footscray, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hoppers Crossing, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne Airport, VIC · +13 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health, Cleaning
Feel Better Services is an NDIS registered provider in Altona, Victoria. 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 allied health and cleaning. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, daily personal care and community participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Counsellor, Developmental Educators
Altona, VIC and 25 othersAlso servesBacchus Marsh, VIC · Ballan, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Darley, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · Delahey, VIC · Derrimut, VIC · Footscray, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hillside, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · +13 more · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Transport
Felice Care Disability Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Altona, Victoria. They typically respond to enquiries quickly. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in Altona 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 heart disease. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with heart disease, providers who have actively claimed and supported heart disease 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 heart disease 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 Altona 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 Altona
32,111
providers nationally
What people with Heart Disease in Altona usually need help with
Heart disease is a broad term covering conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, which are common among older Australians. Home care services funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program can support cardiac management through nursing, physiotherapy, and personal care. Managing heart disease at home allows older people to monitor their condition, follow rehabilitation programs, and maintain a good quality of life.
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
Services and providers to compare first in Altona
For chronic health conditions, nursing care, personal care, and allied health are usually the first services to compare. Start with providers who can coordinate with your medical team and adjust support during symptom changes. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
About Altona, VIC
Population
10,762
Local government area
Hobsons Bay (City)
Providers listed
10
Altona sits within the Hobsons Bay (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 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 Altona
Provider counts by service type in Altona
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Altona
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 aged care, confirm whether the provider has nursing staff available, how they coordinate with your GP and specialists, and whether support can be adjusted quickly during periods of increased symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What home care services support older people with heart disease in Altona?
Older Australians with heart disease in Altona can access nursing for medication management and vital sign monitoring, physiotherapy and exercise physiology for cardiac rehabilitation, and personal care assistance through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in Western Melbourne with providers who have experience in cardiac care at home.
Can a nurse visit my home to manage my heart condition in Altona?
Yes, registered nurses in Altona can provide home visits to monitor blood pressure, check for fluid retention, manage medications, and liaise with your GP or cardiologist about your heart condition. Home nursing visits can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in Western Melbourne with nursing providers who specialise in cardiac care.
How does cardiac rehabilitation work at home in Altona?
Home-based cardiac rehabilitation in Altona typically involves a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist providing a supervised exercise program tailored to your heart condition, along with education about diet and lifestyle changes. These services may be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo can connect you with rehabilitation providers in Western Melbourne.
Can a nurse monitor my heart condition at home in Altona?
Registered nurses in Altona can conduct regular home visits to monitor blood pressure, review medications, check for signs of fluid retention, and support adherence to a cardiac care plan, reducing the need for hospital admissions. Nursing and allied health services of this kind can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program, both arranged through My Aged Care. Carevo connects people in Western Melbourne with cardiac-experienced nursing and allied health providers.
What signs should I watch for that mean I need more home care support for my heart condition in Altona?
Signs that you may need increased home care support in Altona include increased shortness of breath, swollen ankles, unexplained weight gain, or difficulty with everyday tasks such as showering and cooking due to fatigue. A home care nurse can monitor these changes and escalate to your GP or cardiologist if needed. Carevo connects people in Western Melbourne with nursing and support providers who understand cardiac warning signs.
Understanding Heart Disease and Cardiac Conditions
Heart disease (cardiovascular disease) is the leading cause of death in Australia, affecting approximately 1.3 million adults living with one or more heart, stroke or vascular conditions (AIHW, 2022-24). The most common forms in older Australians include coronary heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease. Heart disease limits the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, causing fatigue, breathlessness, fluid retention, and reduced exercise tolerance. For older Australians living at home, managing heart disease involves medication adherence, dietary management, appropriate exercise, symptom monitoring, and regular medical review. Home-based support can make a significant difference in keeping people with heart disease safe and independent at home, reducing hospital readmissions, and maintaining quality of life. The combination of heart disease with other age-related conditions creates complex care needs that benefit from coordinated support.
How heart disease affects daily life
Heart disease affects daily life through breathlessness, fatigue, and reduced physical capacity. Walking to the letterbox, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, and even showering can cause breathlessness and exhaustion. Fluid retention causes swollen ankles and weight gain, requiring daily monitoring. Medication regimens are complex and timing-dependent. Dietary restrictions (low salt, fluid limits) affect meal planning and social eating. Fatigue limits the amount that can be achieved in a day. Anxiety about cardiac events (heart attack, cardiac arrest) affects confidence and may lead to activity avoidance. For people living alone, the risk of a cardiac event without anyone nearby is a constant concern.
What to look for in a provider
Good heart disease providers coordinate exercise, medication management, and daily monitoring into a practical routine. Ask whether their nurses can manage complex cardiac medications, whether their exercise physiologists have cardiac rehabilitation experience, and whether they monitor daily weight and fluid retention. Red flags include providers who do not monitor fluid status, who prescribe exercise without cardiac assessment, or who treat all breathlessness the same way without distinguishing cardiac from respiratory causes.
How to access funding
For older Australians, heart disease support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). An ACAT/ACAS assessment determines eligibility for a Home Care Package. Cardiac rehabilitation programmes (funded through the health system) provide structured exercise and education after a cardiac event. Home Care Packages provide ongoing support including nursing, personal care, and domestic assistance. The Heart Foundation provides information on living well with heart disease.
Sources: AIHW, Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts (2022-24) · NDIS, Access to the NDIS Operational Guideline
Funding and costs for heart disease support in Altona
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). Most people with heart disease need Level 2-3. People with severe heart failure may need Level 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 Schedule 2026-27.
Nursing visits for cardiac monitoring cost $75-$120/hr. Exercise physiology sessions cost $100-$180/session. Personal care workers 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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