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It only takes one minute and it's free.

Find an NDIS provider in Geelong

35,000+ providers across Australia
Registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Median response 3 minutes
Free. One request, providers contact you.

How we rank providers

Rankings in Geelong use directory relevance and observable activity on Carevo: service match, distance, register-sourced status fields, whether an enquiry can reach the provider, and recent response and connection activity. Rankings are recalculated daily. They do not assess care quality or recommend a provider.

Activity on Carevo. We measure recent actions such as connecting on an enquiry, opening its contact details, responding, and an inquirer reporting whether a connection helped. These are platform activity signals, not an assessment of the support delivered.
Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
Register-sourced status. NDIS registration fields come from the NDIS Commission provider register. Aged care approval fields come from the My Aged Care register. These statuses are ranking inputs, not Carevo endorsements, and you should confirm the current register entry before choosing a provider.
Carevo enquiries. Providers who have paused requests from us are moved down among providers with the same relevance. They stay visible and are marked as not receiving Carevo enquiries.
Recent activity. Providers active on Carevo recently (a connection, a login, or a profile update) get a small boost, the same signal shown as "Active this week" on their card. It is deliberately small: stronger relevance and condition evidence outweigh a recent login.
Local presence. Providers confirmed in Geelong rank above those covering only the broader region.

What the enquiries status means

It answers one question: would a request sent through Carevo today actually reach them? It is not a rating, it is not about the provider's books, and it is not a statement about their capacity, their waiting list, or the quality of their care.

Receiving: At least one contact on their account is set up to receive new requests from us, and someone has signed in recently enough for us to say a person is there.
Not receiving: Every contact on the account has unsubscribed or paused, so we have no way to pass an enquiry on.
No status shown: We cannot tell either way, so we say nothing rather than label the provider. The account is set to receive enquiries, but nobody has signed in recently, or there are no contact details on file. It is not a negative mark, and most listings sit here.

A provider who is not receiving our enquiries may well be taking new clients directly. Providers set this themselves and can turn it back on at any time from their Carevo account or from any email we send them. Providers not receiving our enquiries are moved down the list and never hidden. It is refreshed daily, so a provider who resumes, or signs in, reappears within a day.

What the Carevo activity rating means

The Strong activity rating describes how a provider behaves on Carevo, not the care they deliver.

Where it starts: Every provider starts at a baseline of 50.
What moves it: Enquiries from the last 90 days. The strongest positive is a care seeker naming that provider as the one who helped them. The clearest negative is connecting on an enquiry and never opening the contact details.
How it is kept honest: Recalculated daily from scratch, shown only above the baseline and only with at least two scored signals, and removed automatically when either stops being true. It cannot be purchased.

It is not an endorsement, a recommendation, or an assessment of care quality, and we do not screen providers for complaints. Complaints are handled by the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. See the full activity rating methodology.

811

providers in Geelong

35,248

providers nationally

How we calculate provider numbers

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry 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

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

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

NDIS in Geelong at a Glance

NDIS Participants

8,600

Registered Providers

520

Plan Utilisation

76%

Suburbs Covered

Most-requested NDIS services in Geelong

Based on real participant enquiries across Geelong.

Cleaning 29 enquiries Personal care 24 enquiries Therapy 19 enquiries Gardening 13 enquiries Equipment hire 11 enquiries Transport 8 enquiries

About Geelong

Local context to help you choose a provider in the area.

Population

280,000 residents

Multicultural communities

Mandarin, Filipino, Indian, Arabic, Aboriginal

Major transport hubs

Geelong Station, South Geelong Station, Marshall Station

Local NDIS offices and LACs

Geelong LAC, Surf Coast LAC

Cost of NDIS Services in Geelong

NDIS service pricing in Geelong is set by the NDIA through the national Pricing Arrangements. These rates apply to all 520 registered providers in the region.

Service Type	Weekday	Saturday	Sunday
Support Worker (standard)	$73.58/hr	$103.54/hr	$133.50/hr
Support Worker (high intensity)	$79.60/hr	$112.01/hr	$144.42/hr
Community Nursing	Quoted (no published price limit)
Therapy Services (OT, speech)	$193.99/hr	N/A	N/A
Plan Management	$104.45/mo	N/A	N/A
Support Coordination	$100.14/hr	N/A	N/A

Rates reflect NDIS price limits for the 2024-25 financial year. Actual costs vary by provider. Self-managed participants can negotiate rates below the cap.

Paying for Disability and Aged Care in Geelong

Several government programs fund disability and aged care services in Geelong. The right option depends on your age, eligibility, and the type of support you need.

NDIS Funding

Funds reasonable and necessary supports for people with permanent disability. Plans include Core Supports, Capacity Building, and Capital budgets. 8,600 active participants in Geelong.

Home Care Packages

For older Australians (65+) needing coordinated care at home. Four levels from basic (Level 1, ~$9,500/year) to high-level (Level 4, ~$57,000/year). Entry through My Aged Care (1800 200 422).

CHSP

Entry-level support for older Australians. Services include domestic assistance, personal care, meals, transport, and social support. Access through My Aged Care.

DVA & Private Pay

DVA funds care for eligible veterans (Gold/White Card). Private payment needs no government assessment or funding approval. Many providers in Geelong accept both.

How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Geelong

With 520 registered providers in Geelong, choosing the right one takes research. Registered providers have met standards set by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, undergo audits, and must comply with NDIS Practice Standards.

All workers delivering NDIS supports must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check. When engaging a provider, ask to see evidence that all staff hold valid clearances.

Questions to ask providers:

Are you NDIS registered? What registration groups do you hold?
Can I meet my support worker before services start?
What happens if my regular worker is unavailable?
How do you handle complaints and feedback?
What are your cancellation policies and notice periods?
Do you provide services on weekends and public holidays?

Before services begin, your provider should give you a written service agreement covering supports, costs, cancellation terms, and dispute processes. You are not locked in and can change providers at any time.

Victoria Regulations & Compliance

In Victoria, NDIS providers may be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and registered providers comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Registration is mandatory only for specified supports and circumstances, such as specialist disability accommodation, plan management, and supports involving regulated restrictive practices. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may generally choose registered or unregistered providers; NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers. Victoria also maintains its own Disability Worker Registration Scheme, requiring disability workers to meet additional state-level standards. All providers are subject to regular audits by the NDIS Commission.

NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission

Phone: 1800 035 544

Website: ndiscommission.gov.au

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

Phone: 1800 951 822

Website: agedcarequality.gov.au

Statement of Rights Complaints Policy Privacy Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NDIS providers are in Geelong?

There are over 520 registered NDIS providers serving Geelong, offering services across support coordination, therapy, personal care, and community access.

What are the most common NDIS services in Geelong?

The most requested NDIS services in Geelong include support workers, community access support, personal care, reflecting the diverse needs of the 8,600 NDIS participants in the region.

How do I find an NDIS provider in Geelong?

Carevo connects you with NDIS providers across Geelong. Browse by suburb, service type, or provider specialty to find and compare providers registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

What types of NDIS funding are available in Geelong?

NDIS plans in Geelong are divided into three funding categories: Core Supports for daily activities, Capacity Building for skills and independence, and Capital for assistive technology or home modifications.

How do I choose between plan management and self-management?

Plan-managed participants use a registered plan manager to handle invoices and payments, giving access to both registered and unregistered providers. Self-managed participants handle their own finances and can negotiate rates directly. Carevo lists providers that work with all management types.

What is support coordination and do I need it?

Support coordination helps NDIS participants connect with providers, use their plan effectively, and build capacity to manage supports independently. With 520 providers in Geelong, a support coordinator can help you compare options.

Are there NDIS providers for children in Geelong?

Yes, Geelong has NDIS providers that offer early childhood intervention, paediatric therapy, and family support services for children aged 0 to 6 through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and older children through standard NDIS plans.

What should I do if I'm unhappy with my NDIS provider?

You can change your NDIS provider at any time by giving notice as outlined in your service agreement. If you have a safety concern, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on 1800 035 544. Carevo can help you find alternative providers in Geelong.

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NDIS Services Available in Geelong

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Browse NDIS support by condition in Geelong

Find providers experienced with specific conditions and support needs.

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder affects communication, sensory processing, routines, and the way a person experiences everyday environments. NDIS participants with autism often need a mix of speech pathology, OT, behaviour support, psychology, support workers, and school-or-community-based strategies that work together rather than in isolation. Because support needs vary so widely, the most useful comparison is not who says they support autism, but who can show practical experience with regulation, communication, rapport, and family goals.

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability affects learning, problem-solving, communication, and everyday adaptive skills, so support usually needs to be practical, consistent, and paced appropriately. NDIS participants with intellectual disability often use support workers, life skills programs, community access, behaviour support, and SIL to build capability without losing dignity or choice. The strongest providers are usually the ones who can turn broad goals like independence or community participation into repeatable routines that actually work day to day.

Developmental Delay

Developmental delay means a child is not reaching milestones at the expected pace across areas such as communication, movement, play, behaviour, or daily living skills. Early intervention usually works best when speech pathology, OT, physio, and family support are coordinated around what the child needs right now at home, childcare, or school. For young children, the biggest win is often getting the right support started early rather than waiting for a perfect label or a long diagnostic process.

Psychosocial Disability

Psychosocial disability arises when a mental health condition has a substantial and lasting impact on everyday functioning, relationships, housing stability, work, or community participation. NDIS supports often include recovery coaching, support coordination, psychology, counselling, and practical daily support that can flex when capacity changes. The best providers in this space usually combine consistency with autonomy: they know how to stay useful on hard days without becoming controlling, clinical, or generic.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions affecting movement, posture, and coordination caused by damage to the developing brain. NDIS participants with cerebral palsy commonly access physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistive technology. The type and level of CP varies greatly between individuals, so a provider experienced specifically with cerebral palsy will understand the difference between spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxic presentations rather than treating all movement difficulties the same way.

Acquired Brain Injury

Acquired brain injury happens after birth and can affect mobility, speech, fatigue, executive function, behaviour, memory, and emotional regulation all at once. NDIS support for ABI often needs to combine neuro rehab, cognitive support, personal care, and structured routines that reduce overload while rebuilding independence. The strongest providers are usually the ones who understand ABI beyond the physical presentation and can manage fatigue, behaviour change, and rehab carryover in everyday life. This page covers traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well, since TBI is one form of acquired brain injury: the difference is the cause, an external impact rather than stroke, infection, tumour or oxygen deprivation, while the day to day supports are largely the same.

Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, which affects physical and intellectual development. The NDIS provides funding for therapies, support workers, and life skills programs to help people with Down syndrome reach their potential. Many adults with Down syndrome are living increasingly independent lives, and support that focuses on building skills rather than doing things for them makes a measurable difference over time.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury results in partial or complete loss of motor and sensory function below the level of injury. NDIS support for spinal cord injury includes physiotherapy, personal care, assistive technology, and home modifications to maintain maximum independence. A complete injury has different functional implications to an incomplete injury, so providers listed on Carevo who specify spinal cord injury experience are worth prioritising when comparing your options.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition affecting the central nervous system, causing variable symptoms including fatigue, mobility difficulties, and cognitive changes. NDIS support helps people with MS manage symptoms, maintain independence, and adapt to changing needs. Because MS symptoms can change from week to week, flexible support arrangements are often more useful than a rigid roster, and many people with MS find it helpful to have a provider who can scale hours up or down without a lengthy re-approval process.

Hearing Impairment

Hearing impairment ranges from mild hearing loss to profound deafness and can affect communication, safety, confidence in public settings, and access to work, appointments, and community life. NDIS support may include audiology, hearing devices, communication support, captioning, and Auslan interpreting, but practical fit matters: the best support reduces communication fatigue and missed information rather than simply adding another appointment. For people who use Auslan, fluent workers and qualified interpreters are often a more meaningful differentiator than a broad generic service list. Age related hearing loss (presbycusis) is covered here too. Which funding stream applies depends on your age and circumstances, and the boundary between the Hearing Services Program and the NDIS is the thing most people get caught on, so confirm your pathway with an assessor before arranging services.

Vision Impairment

Vision impairment includes low vision and blindness that cannot be fully corrected and often affects mobility, reading, technology access, household routines, and confidence in unfamiliar environments. NDIS support can include orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, OT, daily living skills, and community access, with the biggest gains often coming from practical changes that make travel and everyday tasks safer and more repeatable. The strongest providers are usually the ones who can link home strategies, technology, and independent travel into one usable plan. Age related vision loss is covered here as well, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract related low vision.

ADHD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, impulse control, and executive function. While ADHD alone may not always qualify for the NDIS, participants with ADHD and co-occurring conditions can access therapy, behaviour support, and life skills development. Many adults only receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life, and finding a support worker who understands the practical strategies that help with time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation can make a bigger difference than clinical support alone.

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