Skip to main content
Parkinson's Disease support in Australia

Find parkinson's disease support in Australia

Compare providers and the support types that usually matter for parkinson's disease across Australia. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

8 providers with parkinson's disease experience · Updated 2 July 2026

For parkinson's disease

  • 8 providers with parkinson's disease experience
  • Matched to the support types that fit parkinson's disease
  • Free quotes, no obligation

It only takes one minute and it's free.

Best Parkinson's Disease specialists in Australia

8 experienced with Parkinson's Disease · 2 other registered providers·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
1

St Albans, VIC and 74 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albion, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · +62 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Therapy · Personal care · Allied health

Clover Leaf Sanctuary is an NDIS registered provider in St Albans, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with parkinson's disease. Families most often connect with them for therapy and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time12 hours
NDIS coverage11 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Therapeutic Supports · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports
Trusted provider Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
2

Altona North, VIC and 13 othersAlso servesBendigo, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Cranbourne West, VIC · East Melbourne, VIC · Footscray, VIC · Frankston, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hawthorn, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Ringwood, VIC · Sunshine West, VIC · Werribee, VIC · +1 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Community access · Domestic assistance

Enhance Disability Care is an NDIS registered provider in Altona North, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with parkinson's disease. Families most often connect with them for personal care and community access.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 minutes
NDIS coverage8 groupsNDIS registration groupsHousehold tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities
Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
3

Dandenong North, VIC and 7 othersAlso servesClyde, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Endeavour Hills, VIC · Mulgrave, VIC · Narre Warren, VIC · Pakenham, VIC · Springvale, VIC · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Community access

True Value Homecare works across 10 NDIS support categories in Dandenong North, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time45 minutes
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsDaily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities
Get matched directly

Not finding the right match?

Leave your details and we'll connect you with Parkinson'S Disease Support providers in Australia. No wait list.

No login. No spam. We text or email when a match is ready.

Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
4

Melbourne, VIC and 8 othersAlso servesBendigo, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Point Lonsdale, VIC · Upwey, VIC · State-wide provider

Specialises in Gardening · Therapy · Allied health

Adel Care Services is an NDIS registered provider in Melbourne, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for gardening and therapy. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.

Median response time14 hours
Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
5

Berwick, VIC and 7 othersAlso servesBenalla, VIC · Doveton, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Montmorency, VIC · Montrose, VIC · Ringwood, VIC · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Therapy · Personal care

Adel Care Services is an NDIS registered provider in Berwick, 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 domestic assistance and therapy. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time7 hours
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Support Coordination · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Innovative Community Participation
Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
6

Lavington, NSW and 7 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Holbrook, NSW · Jindera, NSW · Maroochydore, QLD · Mulgrave, VIC · Table Top, NSW · Wodonga, VIC · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health

Enhance Physio Lavington is an NDIS registered provider serving Lavington, New South Wales. They focus closely on their local area. They are most often contacted for therapy and allied health. Many referrals to them come from healthcare professionals.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time23 minutes
NDIS coverage1 groupNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports
Availability Open now · 8AM-6PM
Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
7

Dandenong, VIC and 1 otherAlso servesPakenham, VIC · State-wide provider

Specialises in Transport · Community access · Personal care

Based in Dandenong, Victoria, Community Carers Hub is an NDIS registered provider. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Transport and community access are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, shared living support and daily personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time16 minutes
NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports
Trusted provider Supports parkinson's disease on Carevo
8

Doveton, VIC and 4 othersAlso servesBoronia, VIC · Clyde North, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Frankston, VIC · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Community access

Wings for Care is an NDIS registered provider in Doveton, 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 support coordination. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time14 minutes
NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Household tasks · Therapeutic Supports · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Community nursing care for high needs · Development of daily living and life skills

Other registered providers in Australia

Registered in Australia with no demonstrated Parkinson's Disease track record on Carevo — listed for completeness, not as Parkinson's Disease specialists.

Trusted provider
9

Craigieburn, VIC and 13 othersAlso servesBallarat North, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Epping, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Kilmore, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melton, VIC · Mernda, VIC · South Morang, VIC · Sunbury, VIC · Sunshine North, VIC · +1 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Meal preparation

Miracle Health Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider serving Craigieburn, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM
Trusted provider
10

Bethania, QLD and 7 othersAlso servesBicton, WA · Bunbury, WA · Kewdale, WA · Midland, WA · Mount Pleasant, WA · Perth, WA · Rockingham, WA · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Personal care · Therapy

St Jude's Health Care Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider serving Bethania, Queensland. They focus closely on their local area. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and therapy.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours

How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia 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 therapy, allied health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, personal care, and support work, the support types most relevant to parkinson's disease. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with parkinson's disease, providers who have actively claimed and supported parkinson's 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 parkinson's 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 Australia 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.

28,527

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Parkinson's Disease usually need

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, balance, and coordination. Both NDIS participants and aged care recipients with Parkinson's can access physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology to manage symptoms and maintain independence. Support needs often increase over time, making coordinated care planning an important part of living well with Parkinson's. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact parkinson's disease has.

Daily care and safety

Most families start by comparing providers for prompting and supervision, personal care, meal support, medication routines, and ways to reduce wandering, falls, confusion, or late-day agitation without escalating distress.

Maintaining function and engagement

The highest-value comparisons are usually OT, physio, speech pathology for swallowing or communication, nursing, and respite. Good providers focus on preserving function and reducing stress for both the person and the family, not just filling roster hours.

Choosing the right fit

Families usually need dementia-trained staff who can communicate calmly, notice changes early, and keep family informed. Generic personal care is often not enough once behaviour, sleep disruption, or confusion become part of the picture.

Services and providers to compare first for Parkinson's Disease

For cognitive and neurological conditions, compare the providers who can coordinate therapy, personal care, and supervision as function changes over time. Progressive conditions expose weak handovers quickly, so continuity matters as much as credentials.

Physiotherapy Home Care Physiotherapy maintains mobility, balance, and strength through Parkinson's-specific programmes like LSVT BIG, reducing fall risk and slowing functional decline.
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy addresses daily living skills, home safety, equipment prescription, and strategies for managing tremor, stiffness, and freezing during everyday tasks.
Speech Pathology Speech pathology treats the voice and swallowing changes that are common in Parkinson's, including LSVT LOUD programmes that help maintain speech volume and clarity.
Nursing Care Services Nursing care manages complex medication schedules (timing is critical in Parkinson's), monitors health, and supports nutritional intake as swallowing becomes more difficult.
Personal Care Services Personal care services assist with showering, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation as Parkinson's reduces the speed and coordination needed for daily self-care.
Support Workers Support workers provide daily practical assistance and accompany the person to appointments, exercise groups, and social activities, maintaining routine and engagement.
Exercise Physiology Exercise physiology provides structured exercise programmes that maintain cardiovascular fitness, strength, and balance, which are all areas that decline with Parkinson's.
Aged Care Home Modifications Maintenance Home modifications such as grab rails, non-slip flooring, improved lighting, and bathroom changes reduce fall risk and support safer independent living.

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Staff training in dementia-specific care, including managing confusion, agitation, and sundowning
  • • How the provider communicates with family about changes in condition and care adjustments
  • • Experience with progressive conditions where support needs increase over time
  • • Whether they can coordinate across personal care, nursing, and allied health as needs change

The Parkinson's Disease provider network on Carevo

8 providers on Carevo have supported people with parkinson's disease through real matched requests.7 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Support workers
  • • Therapy
  • • Personal care
  • • Nursing
  • • Allied health

Where providers are

Providers experienced with parkinson's disease are listed in more than 100 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support parkinson's disease most often also have experience with Psychosocial Disability, PTSD, Fibromyalgia, Speech Delay, and Incontinence.

Where parkinson's disease support is available

Providers listed

28,527

States with coverage

5

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 Commission

Aged 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 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

What happens after you request support

The next step is usually to narrow the services that matter most, shortlist two or three realistic providers, and ask practical questions about fit, availability, staff continuity, and how support will work in real life.

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 NDIS participants with progressive cognitive conditions, confirm whether the provider can increase support as the condition progresses and how they coordinate with neurologists or specialist teams.

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. An estimated 69,200 Australians were living with Parkinson's disease (AIHW, 2014), with most diagnoses occurring after age 60, though younger-onset Parkinson's does occur. The main motor symptoms are tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability. However, Parkinson's also causes significant non-motor symptoms including fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, sleep disturbance, constipation, and speech and swallowing difficulties. Because Parkinson's typically begins after age 60, many people access support through the aged care system rather than the NDIS. However, people diagnosed before age 65 can access the NDIS, and those already on the NDIS before turning 65 can remain on it. This makes Parkinson's one of the few conditions where both funding pathways are relevant and the right choice depends on the person's age and circumstances.

How parkinson's disease affects daily life

Parkinson's disease affects daily life through both movement difficulties and non-motor symptoms. Tremor and stiffness make tasks like buttoning clothes, writing, and eating harder. Slowness of movement means everything takes longer. Freezing of gait (sudden inability to move) increases fall risk. Medication timing is critical because symptoms fluctuate between "on" periods (when medication is working) and "off" periods (when it wears off). Speech becomes quieter and less clear over time. Swallowing difficulties increase the risk of aspiration. Depression and apathy can reduce motivation to exercise and socialise, which accelerates decline. The daily impact increases as the condition progresses, but good therapy and support can slow functional decline significantly.

What to look for in a provider

Good Parkinson's providers understand the fluctuating nature of symptoms and the importance of medication timing. Ask whether their physiotherapists have experience with Parkinson's-specific exercise programmes (such as LSVT BIG), whether their speech pathologists offer LSVT LOUD, and whether support workers understand the difference between "on" and "off" periods. Red flags include providers who schedule all support during "off" times without adjusting, who do not understand freezing of gait and fall risk management, or who treat Parkinson's as a simple mobility condition without addressing speech, swallowing, and cognitive changes.

How to access funding

For people under 65 at diagnosis, Parkinson's is on the NDIS List B, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impact from a neurologist. For people over 65 (or those who prefer the aged care pathway), support is accessed through My Aged Care. An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment determines eligibility for a Home Care Package (Levels 1-4) or residential care. Home Care Packages provide a set budget for coordinated services including personal care, nursing, therapy, and domestic assistance. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides lower-level support for those not yet needing a full package. Parkinson's Australia can provide guidance on accessing support through either pathway.

Sources: AIHW, Parkinson's disease in Australia · NDIS, List B conditions likely to result in permanent impairment

Funding and costs for parkinson's disease support

Lower

$15,000

per year

Typical

$50,000

per year

Higher

$180,000+

per year

NDIS plan size depends on the stage of Parkinson's, whether personal care is needed, and the extent of therapy and assistive technology. Aged care Home Care Packages range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$54,000/yr (Level 4). Many people with moderate to advanced Parkinson's need Level 3 or 4 packages.

Illustrative ranges only — an individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common funding categories

Core - Assistance with Daily Life Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Capital - Assistive Technology Capital - Home Modifications Core - Transport Capacity Building - Improved Health and Wellbeing Home Care Package Level 3 Home Care Package Level 4

Allied health sessions cost $193-$234/hr under NDIS pricing. Home Care Package rates are set by the provider. LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are intensive 4-week programmes typically requiring 16 sessions.

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.

Check the Eligibility

Take our quick assessment to find out if you or your loved one qualifies.

Step 1 of 4 General estimator

What is the age of the person needing support?

Age range
OR
0 120

Need help comparing the right support providers?

We can help you narrow the right service mix, compare likely-fit providers, and avoid wasting time on generic options for parkinson's disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What NDIS therapies help manage Parkinson's disease symptoms in Australia?

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology are key therapies for managing Parkinson's disease symptoms and are fundable under the NDIS in Australia. Carevo connects people in your area with providers who have experience supporting participants through the different stages of Parkinson's disease.

Can I get home physiotherapy for Parkinson's disease in Australia?

Yes, mobile physiotherapists in Australia can visit your home to deliver Parkinson's-specific programs including balance training, gait retraining, and fall prevention. Carevo lists physiotherapy providers in your area who offer in-home consultations for people with Parkinson's disease.

What aged care supports are available for Parkinson's disease in Australia?

Older Australians with Parkinson's disease in Australia can access Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme services, including personal care, nursing, allied health, and home modifications. Carevo connects you with aged care providers in your area experienced in Parkinson's support.

How does Parkinson's disease progress and what supports will I need over time in Australia?

Parkinson's disease progresses gradually, and support needs typically increase from therapy and home modifications in early stages to personal care and nursing in later stages. NDIS and aged care plans in Australia can be reviewed as needs change. Carevo can help you find providers across the your area area who offer flexible, scalable support.

Does speech pathology help with Parkinson's disease swallowing problems in Australia?

Speech pathologists who work with Parkinson's disease can assess and treat swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) and voice changes, including delivery of the LSVT LOUD program. Carevo lists speech pathology providers in Australia who have experience with Parkinson's-related communication and swallowing needs across your area.

Popular local support pages for Parkinson's Disease

Use these pages to compare local providers, check which services are most relevant in each area, and widen your shortlist if the first suburb does not have the right fit.

Find parkinson's disease providers near you

Top suburbs by number of available providers.

Browse parkinson's disease providers by suburb

Every suburb we cover, grouped by state. Use search to jump straight to yours.

New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
Call free