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Compare providers and the support types that usually matter for post-stroke care across Australia. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

32 providers with post-stroke care experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Post-Stroke Care specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Post-Stroke Care·How we chose these

Trusted provider Specialist in Post-Stroke Care
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Diversity Community Services

Springfield Lakes, QLD and 14 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Glass House Mountains, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Reserve, QLD · Morayfield, QLD · Redcliffe, QLD · Toowoomba City, QLD · +2 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · Transport

Diversity Community Services is an NDIS registered provider in Springfield Lakes, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Participants often connect with them for post-stroke care support. Families most often connect with them for domestic assistance and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
Availability Open now · 12AM-11PM
View profile 0435956714
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Miracle Health Services

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

Based in Craigieburn, Victoria, Miracle Health Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. They have supported participants with post-stroke care. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Personal care and domestic assistance are among their most-requested supports.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM
Visit website 0393083821
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Heart For Care Disability Services

Fig Tree Pocket, QLD and 57 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Alderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Avoca, QLD · Baldivis, WA · Banks Creek, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Bunya, QLD · +45 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Therapy

Heart For Care Disability Services works across 14 NDIS support categories in Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance. Families who connected with them through Carevo have consistently reported positive outcomes. They have supported participants with post-stroke care.

How this listing is sourced

Responded to my enquiry straight away

Verified care seeker, South Brisbane

Median response time4 hours
NDIS coverage14 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports · Specialist Behaviour Support · Support Coordination · Household tasks · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports
Visit website 0499249757
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Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Aussies Disability Services

Acacia Ridge, QLD and 2 othersAlso servesOsborne Park, WA · Yeerongpilly, QLD · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Nursing · Personal care

Aussies Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider in Acacia Ridge, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families who connected with them through Carevo have consistently reported positive outcomes. Families most often connect with them for domestic assistance and nursing.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time4 hours
NDIS coverage15 groupsNDIS registration groupsHigh Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Development of daily living and life skills · Support Coordination · Community nursing care for high needs · Household tasks · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Specialised Supported Employment · Daily Personal Activities · Innovative Community Participation · Early Childhood Supports
Visit website 0466134669
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Nursing Care with Compassion

Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD and 13 othersAlso servesCaboolture, QLD · Calamvale, QLD · Collingwood Park, QLD · Coomera, QLD · Logan Reserve, QLD · Morayfield, QLD · Nerang, QLD · Pallara, QLD · Pimpama, QLD · Redbank Plains, QLD · Ripley, QLD · Southport, QLD · +1 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · Nursing

Based in Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland, Nursing Care with Compassion is an NDIS registered provider. Domestic assistance and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time24 minutes
Visit website 0415079989
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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SA Nursing Care

Mawson Lakes, SA and 15 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Greenacres, SA · Magill, SA · Modbury, SA · Munno Para West, SA · Para Hills, SA · Parafield Gardens, SA · Plympton, SA · Prospect, SA · Rosewater, SA · Salisbury, SA · Salisbury North, SA · +3 more · National provider

Specialises in Nursing · Personal care · Community access

SA Nursing Care works across 14 NDIS support categories in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. 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 nursing and personal care.

Median response time5 hours
Visit website 0451 793 190
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Angels in Aus

Melbourne, VIC and 72 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Altona 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 · +60 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Allied health

Angels in Aus works across 3 NDIS support categories in Melbourne, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. 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 time1 hour
NDIS coverage3 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with travel/transport arrangements · Innovative Community Participation · Household tasks
Availability Open now · 8AM-9PM
Visit website 0433303496
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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CareVolve

Norwest, NSW and 23 othersAlso servesAshfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Camden, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Fairfield, NSW · Kingsford, NSW · Lidcombe, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · McGraths Hill, NSW · +11 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

CareVolve is an NDIS registered provider in Norwest, New South Wales. 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 domestic assistance. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time6 hours
Visit website 0404698788
Trusted provider Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Ability Nursing Care

Nowra, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesBomaderry, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Ability Nursing Care is an NDIS registered provider serving Nowra, New South Wales. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance. They focus closely on their local area.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 hours
Visit website 0402348568
Supports post-stroke care on Carevo
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Better Lives Support Services

Moe, VIC and 10 othersAlso servesBerwick, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Heidelberg, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Morwell, VIC · Narre Warren, VIC · Pakenham, VIC · Sale, VIC · Traralgon, VIC · Warragul, VIC · State-wide provider

Specialises in Allied health · Nursing · Therapy

Better Lives Support Services is an NDIS registered provider serving Moe, Victoria. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for allied health and nursing. They operate across Victoria.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time4 hours
Visit website 0493072586

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 nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, allied health, personal care, support work, and therapy, the support types most relevant to post-stroke care. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with post-stroke care, providers who have actively claimed and supported post-stroke care 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 post-stroke care 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 "Verified care seeker" means. Any care-seeker feedback shown above is from a real person who used Carevo to connect with that provider and then told us how it went. We only publish feedback tied to a genuine, matched enquiry, never anonymous, unsolicited, or paid reviews.

What support people with Post-Stroke Care usually need

Stroke can leave lasting effects on mobility, speech, cognition, and daily functioning, requiring ongoing rehabilitation and personal support at home. Home Care Packages and the Support at Home program can fund physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and personal care to support recovery. Early and consistent rehabilitation at home has been shown to improve long-term outcomes for stroke survivors. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact post-stroke care has.

Rehabilitation and daily recovery

Many people compare providers for neuro physio, OT for relearning everyday tasks, speech pathology for communication or swallowing, cognitive rehab, and personal care that supports recovery rather than creating dependency.

Specialist neuro therapy

The highest-value comparisons are usually neurological physio, OT, speech pathology, and neuropsychology. Recovery windows matter, so speed to first appointment, therapy intensity, and cross-discipline coordination can change outcomes materially.

Choosing the right fit

Neuro rehab is time-sensitive and highly specialised. Families need therapists with real neurological rehabilitation experience, clear goal-setting, and a plan for the handover from hospital or inpatient rehab into daily life at home.

Services and providers to compare first for Post-Stroke Care

For post-stroke and neurological recovery, rehabilitation-focused services are usually the first to compare. Start with providers who have neuro-trained therapists and can deliver consistent therapy schedules.

Nursing Care Services Nursing care manages post-stroke medications, blood pressure monitoring, wound care, and coordination with GPs and specialists for ongoing stroke prevention.
Physiotherapy Home Care Physiotherapy provides ongoing neurological rehabilitation to improve mobility, strength, and balance, continuing the recovery process well beyond hospital discharge.
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy retrains daily living skills using one-handed techniques, prescribes assistive equipment, and modifies the home for safety and accessibility after stroke.
Speech Pathology Speech pathology treats aphasia and dysarthria through targeted language rehabilitation, and manages swallowing difficulties that affect safe eating and drinking.
Personal Care Services Personal care services assist with showering, dressing, and daily tasks that one-sided weakness makes difficult, maintaining dignity and hygiene.
Support Workers Support workers provide daily practical assistance, companionship, and transport, reinforcing therapy goals and helping the person stay engaged with life.
Exercise Physiology Exercise physiology provides structured fitness programmes that rebuild cardiovascular health and endurance after stroke, reducing the risk of future events.

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Therapists with specific neurological rehabilitation experience, not general physio or OT
  • • Whether the provider can deliver intensive therapy schedules when the recovery window is open
  • • Coordination across disciplines (physio, OT, speech) working toward the same rehab goals
  • • Experience with the transition from hospital or inpatient rehab to community-based support

The Post-Stroke Care provider network on Carevo

32 providers on Carevo have supported people with post-stroke care through real matched requests.27 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

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

Where providers are

Providers experienced with post-stroke care are listed in more than 490 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support post-stroke care most often also have experience with Stroke, Psychosocial Disability, Autism, Incontinence, and Dementia.

Where post-stroke care support is available

Providers listed

28,527

States with coverage

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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. Identify rehab priorities

Work out whether the main focus is physical recovery, communication, cognitive rehabilitation, daily living skills, or a combination across multiple areas.

2. Compare neuro-specialist providers

Look for providers with therapists who have specific neurological rehab training. Compare how quickly they can start and whether they can deliver the intensity your rehab plan requires.

3. Coordinate the transition

If transitioning from hospital, ask how the provider works with discharge teams, whether they continue existing rehab goals, and how they manage the shift to community-based support.

For aged care, confirm whether the provider has neuro-trained allied health staff, can deliver rehabilitation at the frequency recommended by your specialist, and coordinates with hospital discharge teams.

Understanding Post-Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Care

Post-stroke care for older Australians addresses the ongoing disability that follows a stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in Australia, with around 425,000 people (1.7% of the population) having experienced a stroke and about 71% of survivors aged 65 and over, and many live with lasting effects including one-sided weakness, speech and language difficulties, swallowing problems, cognitive changes, and fatigue (AIHW 2024, based on the ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers 2022). For people over 65, ongoing post-stroke support is funded through the aged care system rather than the NDIS. The extent of recovery depends on the severity of the stroke, the area of the brain affected, and the quality and consistency of rehabilitation. While the most rapid recovery occurs in the first 3-6 months, meaningful improvement can continue for years with ongoing therapy and structured support. The transition from hospital rehabilitation to community-based care is where many older Australians experience a gap in services, and getting the right home-based support in place quickly makes a significant difference.

How post-stroke care affects daily life

Post-stroke life for older Australians often involves managing one-sided weakness (hemiplegia or hemiparesis), which affects walking, dressing, cooking, and personal care. Speech difficulties (aphasia) affect communication with family, friends, and health professionals. Swallowing problems require modified diets. Fatigue limits how much can be achieved in a day. Cognitive changes affect memory, concentration, and planning. Depression is common and often goes untreated. Falls risk increases significantly. Many older stroke survivors live alone or with an ageing partner, which means home-based support is essential for safety and quality of life.

What to look for in a provider

Good post-stroke providers for older Australians combine ongoing rehabilitation with practical daily support. Ask whether their therapists have neurological rehabilitation experience, whether they can provide therapy in the home, and how they coordinate between therapy goals and support worker tasks. Red flags include providers who assume rehabilitation has ended simply because the person is out of hospital, who only offer personal care without therapy, or whose workers are not trained in hemiplegia support, safe transfers, and communication with people who have aphasia.

How to access funding

For people over 65, post-stroke support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). An ACAT/ACAS assessment determines eligibility for a Home Care Package. Many stroke survivors need Level 3 or 4 packages for the combination of therapy, personal care, and nursing they require. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme can provide interim support while waiting for a Home Care Package. Transition care (after hospital discharge) may bridge the gap. The Stroke Foundation provides guidance on accessing support after stroke.

Sources: AIHW, Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts — Stroke (ABS SDAC 2022) · NDIS Operational Guideline — List B permanent conditions

Funding and costs for post-stroke care support

Lower

$17,000

per year

Typical

$37,500

per year

Higher

$54,000

per year

Most older stroke survivors need a Level 2-4 Home Care Package. Level 3 (~$37,500/yr) provides enough for regular therapy plus personal care. Level 4 (~$54,000/yr) supports more intensive rehabilitation and daily assistance.

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

Home Care Package Level 3 Home Care Package Level 4 Commonwealth Home Support Programme Support at Home

Physiotherapy and speech pathology home visits typically cost $150-$250/session through a Home Care Package. Personal care workers cost $50-$70/hr. Nursing visits cost $75-$120/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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who specialises in post-stroke care support in Australia?

On Carevo, Diversity Community Services specialises in post-stroke care support based on referrals they have actively engaged with. Rankings update daily and reflect demonstrated experience, not self-declared capabilities.

What rehabilitation services can stroke survivors access at home in Australia?

Stroke survivors in Australia can access physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and exercise physiology through in-home visits, often funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects stroke survivors and their families with rehabilitation providers across the your area area who offer home-based therapy.

How quickly can home rehabilitation start after a stroke for someone in Australia?

Early rehabilitation is important after a stroke, and for people returning home to Australia, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy can often begin within days of discharge through hospital-linked outreach programs or a Home Care Package. If a package is not yet in place, the Support at Home program can fund interim allied health services while an assessment through My Aged Care is being processed. Carevo connects stroke survivors in your area with providers experienced in post-stroke rehabilitation at home.

Can a physiotherapist visit my home in Australia after a stroke?

Yes, physiotherapists in Australia can provide home-based rehabilitation sessions for stroke survivors, working on mobility, balance, strength, and daily movement skills. These visits can be funded through a Home Care Package, the Support at Home program, or private billing. Carevo can help you find physiotherapy providers in your area who specialise in post-stroke rehabilitation.

What personal care support is available for stroke survivors in Australia?

Stroke survivors in Australia who have difficulty with bathing, dressing, grooming, or meal preparation can access personal care and support worker services funded through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program. Carevo connects people in your area with trained support workers who understand the physical and cognitive changes that can follow a stroke.

How does the Support at Home program help stroke survivors in Australia?

The Support at Home program replaced the previous Home Care Package levels from 1 November 2025, offering a flexible funding model that allows stroke survivors in Australia to access the right mix of nursing, therapy, and personal care based on their individual recovery goals. Carevo helps people in your area navigate the Support at Home program and find the right combination of providers.

Popular local support pages for Post-Stroke Care

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.

Sydney NSW
Parramatta NSW
Liverpool NSW
Newcastle NSW
Melbourne VIC
Dandenong VIC
Geelong VIC
Brisbane QLD
Gold Coast QLD
Perth WA
Adelaide SA
Canberra ACT
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Top suburbs by number of available providers.

Melbourne VIC Sydney NSW Perth WA Parramatta NSW Adelaide SA Blacktown NSW Liverpool NSW Tarneit VIC Ipswich QLD Bankstown NSW Werribee VIC Point Cook VIC Geelong VIC Craigieburn VIC Wollongong NSW Campbelltown NSW

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Australian Capital Territory90
New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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