Osteoporosis support in Edithvale, VIC
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10 registered providers in Edithvale — none with a demonstrated Osteoporosis track record yet·How we chose these
Edithvale, VIC and 12 othersAlso servesBentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Chelsea, VIC · Cheltenham, VIC · Clarinda, VIC · Clayton, VIC · Clayton South, VIC · Mentone, VIC · Parkdale, VIC · Prahran, VIC · ST KILDA, VIC · South Melbourne, VIC
- Specialises in Advocacy, Allied Health, Cleaning
Better Health Network works across 18 NDIS support categories in Edithvale, Victoria.
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, Music Therapist
Edithvale, VIC and 10 othersAlso servesAspendale, VIC · Carrum, VIC · Chelsea, VIC · Chelsea Heights, VIC · Frankston, VIC · Keysborough, VIC · Mentone, VIC · Mordialloc, VIC · Patterson Lakes, VIC · Seaford, VIC
- Specialises in Gardening, Cleaning
Eato's Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Edithvale, Victoria, with a gardener on its team.
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 Gardener
- Specialises in Allied Health, Physiotherapy, Therapy
Yougo Physiotherapy is an NDIS registered provider serving Edithvale, Victoria.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Edithvale, VIC and 502 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albert Park, VIC · Albion, VIC · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Altona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Armadale, VIC · Arncliffe, NSW · +490 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Permalink Support Services is an NDIS registered provider in Edithvale, 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 personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Cleaning, Support Workers
Kanklean Bayglen is an NDIS registered provider serving Edithvale, Victoria, with a cleaner on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner
- Specialises in Cleaning, Nursing, Personal Care
Based in Edithvale, Victoria, Hollystic Care is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 14 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Psychology, Behaviour Support, Therapy
Based in Edithvale, Victoria, Amr Psychology And Associates is an NDIS registered provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Edithvale, VIC and 23 othersAlso servesBayswater, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Blacktown, NSW · Bradbury, NSW · Doveton, VIC · Essendon, VIC · Essendon North, VIC · Hillside, VIC · Hornsby, NSW · Jannali, NSW · Lavington, NSW · Loftus, NSW · +11 more
- Specialises in Support Workers, Sda, Accommodation Support
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Edithvale, VIC and 14 othersAlso servesBendigo, VIC · Doveton, VIC · Hamlyn Terrace, NSW · Leopold, VIC · Macquarie Fields, NSW · Macquarie Park, NSW · Mordialloc, VIC · Mount Colah, NSW · St Albans, VIC · St Albans Park, VIC · Sydney, NSW · Tahmoor, NSW · +2 more
- Specialises in Support Workers, Sda, Accommodation Support
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Allied Health, Cleaning, Employment Support
Based in Edithvale, Victoria, Victorian Mental Health Support is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in Edithvale 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 physiotherapy, occupational therapy, allied health, nursing, personal care, and support work, the support types most relevant to osteoporosis. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with osteoporosis, providers who have actively claimed and supported osteoporosis 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 osteoporosis 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 Edithvale 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 Edithvale
32,111
providers nationally
What people with Osteoporosis in Edithvale usually need help with
Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile and more likely to fracture, making falls a serious concern for older Australians. Home care services through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program can fund physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and home safety assessments to reduce fracture risk. Falls prevention and strength training are central to managing osteoporosis safely at home.
For physical and mobility conditions, the best starting point is usually identifying the main needs (therapy, personal care, equipment, home mods), then comparing local providers whose staff have the right manual handling training and condition-specific experience.
What people usually compare locally
- • Whether support workers are trained in safe transfers, hoists, and mobility equipment
- • Access to local physiotherapy, OT, and assistive technology assessment services
- • Morning and evening routine availability and staff reliability in the area
- • Experience with the specific physical condition, not just general physical support
Services and providers to compare first in Edithvale
For mobility and physical conditions, physiotherapy, personal care, and falls prevention are usually the first services to compare. Start with providers whose staff have safe manual handling training and understand mobility equipment. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
About Edithvale, VIC
Population
5,806
Local government area
Kingston (City)
Providers listed
10
Edithvale sits within the Kingston (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 Edithvale
Provider counts by service type in Edithvale
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Edithvale
1. Map physical support needs
Work out whether the main priorities are therapy, personal care, equipment and home modifications, or a combination that needs coordinating across providers.
2. Compare condition-specific providers
Look for providers whose therapists and support workers have experience with the specific physical condition, not just general mobility support. Compare equipment capability and manual handling training.
3. Confirm practical logistics
Ask about morning/evening routine availability, how transfers and personal care are handled, equipment maintenance, and whether the provider can cover weekends or overnight if needed.
For aged care, confirm whether the provider has staff trained in safe transfers and mobility equipment, and whether they can coordinate physiotherapy, personal care, and home modifications through a single service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What home care services are available for people with osteoporosis in Edithvale?
People with osteoporosis in Edithvale can access physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy for home safety assessments, and nursing care through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects older Australians in Bayside Melbourne with providers who specialise in falls prevention and bone health management.
Can a physiotherapist help reduce fracture risk for someone with osteoporosis in Edithvale?
Yes, physiotherapists in Edithvale can design personalised exercise programs that build bone density, improve balance, and strengthen muscles to reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Home visits are available for people who find it difficult to travel to a clinic. Carevo helps people in Bayside Melbourne find physiotherapy providers who work with Home Care Package funding.
How does a home safety assessment help someone with osteoporosis in Edithvale?
An occupational therapist can visit your home in Edithvale and identify trip hazards, recommend grab rails, non-slip mats, and better lighting to reduce the risk of falls that could lead to fractures. This assessment may be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in Bayside Melbourne with OT providers who conduct these assessments.
What bone health and falls prevention services can I access at home in Edithvale?
People with osteoporosis in Edithvale can access home-based physiotherapy for weight-bearing and balance exercises proven to slow bone density loss and reduce fracture risk, as well as occupational therapy for home safety modifications such as grab rails and improved lighting. These services can be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program after an assessment through My Aged Care. Carevo connects people in Bayside Melbourne with providers who specialise in osteoporosis and falls prevention.
What exercise programs are safe for older people with osteoporosis in Edithvale?
An exercise physiologist or physiotherapist in Edithvale can design safe, evidence-based programs for people with osteoporosis that include weight-bearing exercise, balance training, and resistance work, all tailored to your bone density and fitness level. These services may be funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in Bayside Melbourne with qualified exercise providers.
Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Density Loss
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones lose density and become fragile, significantly increasing the risk of fractures. It affects an estimated 854,000 Australians (around 3.4% of the population), with rates highest among women and people aged 75 and over, and likely higher still as many cases go undiagnosed (AIHW, ABS National Health Survey 2022). The most serious consequence of osteoporosis is fracture, particularly of the hip, spine, and wrist. Hip fractures in older Australians carry a 20-30% mortality rate within the first year, and many survivors never return to their previous level of independence. Spinal compression fractures cause pain, loss of height, and kyphosis (hunched posture). Osteoporosis is often called a "silent condition" because bone loss occurs without symptoms until a fracture happens. For older Australians, managing osteoporosis involves falls prevention, bone-strengthening exercise, medication, calcium and vitamin D, and home modifications to reduce fracture risk.
How osteoporosis affects daily life
Osteoporosis itself does not cause daily symptoms, but the fear of falling and fracturing creates significant anxiety and can lead to activity restriction. When fractures do occur, the impact is severe: hip fractures require hospitalisation and often surgery, with months of rehabilitation. Spinal fractures cause chronic back pain and changes in posture that affect breathing, digestion, and balance. Many older people with osteoporosis reduce their physical activity and social participation out of fear, which paradoxically increases their falls risk by weakening muscles and worsening balance. The combination of osteoporosis with other conditions common in older age (arthritis, vision loss, medication side effects) creates a high-risk profile for falls and fractures.
What to look for in a provider
Good osteoporosis providers focus on falls prevention and safe exercise rather than activity restriction. Ask whether their physiotherapists prescribe weight-bearing and balance exercises (which strengthen bones and reduce falls risk), whether their OTs assess the home for fall hazards, and whether they coordinate with the person's GP on bone density monitoring and medication. Red flags include providers who discourage physical activity out of fracture fear (which makes things worse), who do not assess the home environment, or who focus only on personal care without addressing the exercise and prevention strategies that reduce fracture risk.
How to access funding
For older Australians, osteoporosis support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides lower-level support including exercise classes, home modifications, and transport. A Home Care Package is appropriate for people who need ongoing physiotherapy, personal care, and domestic support. ACAT/ACAS assessments determine the level of package needed. Osteoporosis Australia provides information on bone health, fracture prevention, and accessing support services.
Sources: AIHW, Osteoporosis (ABS National Health Survey 2022) · NDIS, Lists of conditions for access requirements
Funding and costs for osteoporosis support in Edithvale
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). Many people with osteoporosis need Level 1-2 for prevention, progressing to Level 3-4 after a major fracture with ongoing rehabilitation needs.
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.
Physiotherapy home visits cost $150-$250/session. Home safety assessments by OTs cost $200-$350. Falls prevention exercise groups cost $15-$30/session. Home modifications vary from $200 (grab rails) to $10,000+ (bathroom renovation).
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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