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

28 providers with stroke experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Stroke specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Stroke·How we chose these

Trusted provider Specialist in Stroke
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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 stroke 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 stroke 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 stroke. 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 stroke on Carevo
3

Phenomenal Home And Living Pty Ltd

Macquarie Park, NSW and 20 othersAlso servesBarrack Heights, NSW · Bulli, NSW · Bundeena, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Eastwood, NSW · Figtree, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Hornsby Heights, NSW · Ingleburn, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Macquarie Fields, NSW · Mosman, NSW · +8 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Support coordination · Personal care · Domestic assistance

Phenomenal Home And Living works across 10 NDIS support categories in Macquarie Park, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have supported participants with stroke. They are most often contacted for support coordination and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time49 minutes
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Communication and Information Equipment · Therapeutic Supports · Group and Centre Based Activities · Home Modifications · Community nursing care for high needs · Innovative Community Participation · Early Childhood Supports · Daily Personal Activities
View profile 0466098166
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Trusted provider Supports stroke 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 is an NDIS registered provider in Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland. Families who connected with them through Carevo have consistently reported positive outcomes. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

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
Trusted provider Supports stroke 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

Based in Acacia Ridge, Queensland, Aussies Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider. Families who connected with them through Carevo have consistently reported positive outcomes. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Domestic assistance and nursing are among their most-requested supports.

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 stroke 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

Nursing Care with Compassion is an NDIS registered provider serving Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for domestic assistance and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time24 minutes
Visit website 0415079989
Trusted provider Supports stroke on Carevo
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ARIA Advocacy and Reach Initiative Australia

Box Hill, NSW and 7 othersAlso servesBaulkham Hills, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Kellyville, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Rouse Hill, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Community access

ARIA Advocacy and Reach Initiative Australia is an NDIS registered provider serving Box Hill, New South Wales. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. 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 support coordination.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time10 hours
Visit website 1300266031
Trusted provider Supports stroke on Carevo
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Blooming Life Support Services Pty Ltd

Carlingford, NSW and 103 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Bathurst, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Bega, NSW · Belconnen, ACT · Berkeley, NSW · +91 more · National provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Personal care

Median response time2 hours
Visit website 0481557541
Trusted provider Supports stroke 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

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Angels in Aus is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and therapy are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They operate across Victoria.

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 stroke 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 in Nowra, New South Wales. They focus closely on their local area. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 hours
Visit website 0402348568

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 physiotherapy, occupational therapy, allied health, therapy, psychology, nursing, support work, and personal care, the support types most relevant to stroke. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with stroke, providers who have actively claimed and supported stroke 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 stroke 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 Stroke usually need

Stroke can affect movement, speech, swallowing, cognition, fatigue, and emotional regulation, which means recovery often depends on how well therapy and day-to-day support work together after discharge. NDIS participants who have had a stroke may need physio, OT, speech pathology, nursing, personal care, and support workers who can carry rehab goals into real life at home and in the community. The strongest comparisons are usually around speed to start, neuro rehab experience, and whether providers can keep therapy practical enough to improve daily function rather than just completing sessions. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact stroke 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 Stroke

For neurological conditions, specialist therapy and rehabilitation support are usually the first services to compare. Timing matters for neuro rehab, so prioritise providers who can start quickly and deliver intensive schedules when needed.

Physiotherapy Home Care Physiotherapy restores movement, strength, and balance after stroke through targeted neurological rehabilitation exercises and gait retraining.
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy retrains daily living skills with one-handed techniques, prescribes assistive equipment, and modifies the home to support safe and independent living after stroke.
Speech Pathology Speech pathology treats aphasia (language difficulties) and dysarthria (speech clarity), and manages swallowing problems that are common after stroke.
Psychology Psychology addresses post-stroke depression, anxiety, emotional lability, and adjustment to changed function, which affect a large proportion of stroke survivors.
Nursing Care Services Nursing care manages medications, blood pressure monitoring, wound care, and other health needs during the recovery period and long term.
Personal Care Services Personal care services provide assistance with showering, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation for people whose stroke has affected their physical independence.
Support Workers Support workers help with daily routines, transport, community access, and therapy goal carry-over, providing consistent practical support that reinforces rehabilitation gains.

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 Stroke provider network on Carevo

28 providers on Carevo have supported people with stroke through real matched requests.24 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 stroke are listed in more than 480 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support stroke most often also have experience with Post-Stroke Care, Psychosocial Disability, Autism, PTSD, and Incontinence.

Where stroke 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 NDIS participants with neurological conditions, confirm whether the provider can coordinate with your hospital rehab team, deliver intensive therapy early in recovery, and adjust the program as you progress.

Understanding Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted (ischaemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts (haemorrhagic stroke). In Australia, there were an estimated 41,100 stroke events in 2023, around 113 every day (AIHW, Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts). Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability, and the effects depend on which part of the brain is damaged and how extensive the damage is. Common effects include one-sided weakness or paralysis (hemiplegia), speech and language difficulties (aphasia, dysarthria), swallowing problems, cognitive changes, fatigue, vision loss, and emotional changes. For people under 65, the NDIS provides long-term disability support. Most recovery occurs in the first 3-6 months, but meaningful improvements can continue for years with the right therapy and support. The transition from hospital rehabilitation to community living is where many people fall through gaps in the system.

How stroke affects daily life

Stroke can change daily life dramatically and suddenly. One-sided weakness makes dressing, cooking, driving, and moving around the house difficult or impossible without assistance. Aphasia affects the ability to speak, understand language, read, and write, which can be profoundly isolating. Fatigue after stroke is pervasive and often underestimated by both the person and those around them. Mood changes, including depression and emotional lability (sudden crying or laughing), are common. Many stroke survivors describe the cognitive effects, such as difficulty concentrating, planning, and processing information, as more limiting than the physical ones.

What to look for in a provider

Good stroke providers have neurological rehabilitation experience and understand that recovery continues well beyond hospital discharge. Ask whether their therapists have specific neuro rehab training, how they carry therapy goals into real daily situations, and whether they coordinate with the stroke survivor's GP and specialists. Red flags include providers whose support workers have no training in hemiplegia or aphasia, who treat the person as though recovery has plateaued, or who cannot adapt their communication style for people with language difficulties. Consistency of staff is important for building trust and communication strategies over time.

How to access funding

Stroke is on the NDIS List B, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. A neurologist or rehabilitation physician provides the diagnostic evidence, and an allied health functional assessment documents the impact on daily living. You must be under 65 when you first apply to the NDIS. For people over 65, the aged care system provides support through Home Care Packages and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Plans are reviewed annually, with early reviews available if needs change significantly during the recovery period.

Sources: AIHW, Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts (Stroke) · NDIS Access Operational Guideline, List B conditions

Funding and costs for stroke support

Lower

$20,000

per year

Typical

$70,000

per year

Higher

$250,000+

per year

Plan size depends on the severity of the stroke, the degree of physical and cognitive impairment, whether the person lives alone, and the extent of therapy and personal care needed. People with severe aphasia or hemiplegia requiring daily support tend to have larger plans.

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 - Support Coordination Core - Assistance with Social and Community Participation

Allied health sessions cost $193-$234/hr under the NDIS. Intensive rehabilitation programmes may use multiple sessions per week across several disciplines. Support worker rates start around $55-$65/hr on weekdays.

Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who specialises in stroke support in Australia?

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

What NDIS-funded therapy supports stroke recovery and independence in Australia?

NDIS participants recovering from stroke in Australia can access physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, neurological rehabilitation, personal care, and home modifications. Carevo connects stroke survivors in your area with providers who specialise in post-stroke rehabilitation and community reintegration.

How do I access the NDIS after a stroke in Australia?

To access the NDIS after a stroke in Australia, you need evidence that the resulting disability is likely to be permanent and significantly impacts your daily functioning. You must be under 65 at the time of your first access request. Your rehabilitation specialist or GP can provide supporting evidence. Contact the NDIS on 1800 800 110.

What rehabilitation therapies are available for stroke in Australia?

Stroke rehabilitation in Australia includes physiotherapy for mobility and strength, occupational therapy for daily living skills, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, and psychology for emotional adjustment. NDIS-funded therapists can provide sessions in your home or at a clinic.

Can I get in-home physiotherapy after a stroke in Australia?

Yes. NDIS-funded physiotherapists in Australia offer home-based stroke rehabilitation including gait training, balance exercises, strength building, and functional mobility practice. In-home therapy is particularly beneficial in the early stages of recovery. Carevo lists physiotherapists experienced in stroke rehab in your area.

What personal care support is available after a stroke in Australia?

Personal care after stroke in Australia includes assistance with showering, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and transfers. NDIS-funded support workers provide this care in your home, with the goal of building your independence over time. Carevo connects you with experienced personal care providers in your area.

Popular local support pages for Stroke

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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Find stroke providers near you

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

Browse stroke providers by suburb

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

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