Peer support providers in Ballina, New South Wales
Funded via NDIS. 10 families in Ballina have used Carevo to find a provider.
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Ballina, NSW and 16 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Coolamon, NSW · Kempsey, NSW · Launceston, TAS · Lismore, NSW · Melbourne, VIC · Perth, WA · Port Macquarie, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Taree, NSW · Tweed Heads, NSW · +4 more · National provider
Specialises in SIL · Support coordination · Respite care
Also supports Bipolar Disorder · PTSD
Based in Ballina, New South Wales, Eternal Disability care is an NDIS registered provider. SIL and support coordination are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Counsellor
Ballina, NSW and 43 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Albury, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Bathurst, NSW · Berkeley, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Charlestown, NSW · +31 more · Regional provider
Specialises in Personal care · Transport
Hope Health & Care Services is an NDIS registered provider in Ballina, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for personal care and transport. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, SDA and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Ballina, NSW and 14 othersAlso servesBanora Point, NSW · Elderslie, NSW · Gosford, NSW · Grafton, NSW · Granville, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Queanbeyan, NSW · Ryde, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Tamworth, NSW · +2 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Respite care · SIL
Based in Ballina, New South Wales, Velie Healthcare Services is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and respite care are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, shared living support and high intensity personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Ballina, NSW and 3 othersAlso servesBangalow, NSW · Byron Bay, NSW · Mullumbimby, NSW · Regional provider
Specialises in Behaviour support
Also supports Autism
Avalon Home Care is an NDIS registered provider in Ballina, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for behaviour support. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including household tasks, group and centre activities and daily living skills.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Ballina, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesGrafton, NSW · Tweed Heads South, NSW
Specialises in Transport · Personal Care · Support Workers
The Family Centre Tweed Heads South works across 10 NDIS support categories in Ballina, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Ballina, NSW and 88 othersAlso servesAbercrombie, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Ashcroft, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Austral, NSW · Austral Eden, NSW · Bagot Well, SA · Bagotville, NSW · Balgowlah, NSW · Balmain, NSW · Balwyn North, VIC · +76 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Gardening
Also supports Psychosocial Disability · Schizophrenia · OCD
Brighter Harmony Support works across 6 NDIS support categories in Ballina, New South Wales. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and gardening.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Ballina, NSW and 8 othersAlso servesBlacktown, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · East Ballina, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Manly, NSW · Merrylands, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Yennora, NSW · Hyperlocal provider
Specialises in Gardening
School of Ability is an NDIS registered provider in Ballina, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for gardening. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, household tasks and Innovative Community Participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Ballina, NSW and 3 othersAlso servesForster, NSW · Glendale, NSW · Hamilton, NSW · Regional provider
Specialises in Social Support · Respite Care · Physiotherapy
Based in Ballina, New South Wales, Unified Health is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including Therapeutic Supports, group and centre activities and Early Childhood Supports. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Dietician, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
Ballina, NSW and 6 othersAlso servesByron Bay, NSW · Lismore, NSW · Palm Beach, QLD · Robina, QLD · Spring Hill, QLD · Tweed Heads, NSW
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
Based in Ballina, New South Wales, New Light Behaviour Support And Therapy is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including Therapeutic Supports, behaviour support and daily personal care.
How this listing is sourced
Ballina, NSW and 6 othersAlso servesBonalbo, NSW · Casino, NSW · Grafton, NSW · Lismore, NSW · Nimbin, NSW · Tamworth, NSW
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
Multitask - Club Lane is an NDIS registered provider in Ballina, New South Wales, with a disability support worker on its team. Registered across 19 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, SDA and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
About Peer Support in Ballina
This guide compares the top peer support providers in Ballina. We rank providers based on their verification status, NDIS registration, and the range of services they offer. There are currently 10 peer support providers serving Ballina.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Ballina 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 are registered with the NDIS for Participation in community/social and civic activities and Group and Centre Based Activities, or offer peer support.
- 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.
- 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 Ballina 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.
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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 CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionCare demand in Ballina
In the last 90 days, families in Ballina made 8 care requests through Carevo, and 40% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 44% NDIS, 44% Home Care Package or aged care, and 11% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.
About Ballina
Ballina sits within the Ballina (Area) council area, home to around 8,655 residents. Connecting with a peer support provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
8,854 (27.6%)
State avg 18.8%
Need help with daily activities
2,203 (6.9%)
State avg 6%
Median personal income
$740/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Peer Support at a glance
Funding
NDIS Capacity Building, Core Supports
Availability
One-to-one and group, in person and online
Wait time
Often within a week of matching
Cost
Usually funded by the NDIS, no gap fee where it is in your plan
Hours
Flexible, including evenings and weekends
Median response
26 minutes
How Much Does Peer Support Cost in Ballina?
Peer Support in Ballina typically costs Usually funded by the NDIS, no gap fee where it is in your plan. Rates vary depending on the provider, time of day, and complexity of support required. Weekend, evening, and public holiday rates are generally higher.
Common funding options: NDIS Capacity Building, Core Supports.
How to Pay for Peer Support in Ballina
Peer Support in Ballina can be funded through NDIS Capacity Building, Core Supports. Many providers also accept private payment. Your funding type affects which providers you can access and how services are invoiced. If you have an NDIS plan, check that your plan includes the relevant support category. For aged care packages, your package coordinator can help arrange services.
What Peer Support Is Like in Ballina
Finding peer support in Ballina starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Ballina and surrounding areas. Once connected, providers will typically arrange an initial consultation to discuss your support requirements, scheduling preferences, and any specific needs.
Care Services Available in Ballina
Provider counts by service type in Ballina
Most popular care requests in Ballina
Based on 9 actual requests from participants and families in Ballina on Carevo.
- 1 Meal preparation
Real care requests submitted by people in Ballina through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.
New South Wales Regulations & Compliance
In New South Wales, NDIS providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Aged care services operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. All providers serving NSW participants are subject to regular audits and must maintain worker screening through the NSW NDIS Worker Check.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Ballina?
Based on 20 real provider connections on Carevo in Ballina, providers respond with a median of 26 minutes. 70% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 90% within 24 hours.
How many peer support providers are in Ballina?
There are currently 10 peer support providers serving Ballina listed on Carevo.
How much does peer support cost in Ballina?
Peer Support in Ballina typically costs Usually funded by the NDIS, no gap fee where it is in your plan. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.
How do I choose a peer support provider in Ballina?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Ballina. Use our directory to compare providers, check their verification status, and view their service offerings.
Can I choose my own peer support provider in Ballina?
Yes. Carevo lists 10 peer support providers serving Ballina, and you are free to choose the one that best fits your needs. You can compare providers by their services, verification status, and coverage area before making a decision.
What qualifications should peer support providers in Ballina have?
Providers should hold relevant industry qualifications, current police checks, and appropriate insurance. NDIS-funded services require providers to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. Always confirm a provider's credentials before engaging their services.
What happens if I'm not happy with my peer support provider in Ballina?
You have the right to change your peer support provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Ballina, contact the provider directly to raise your concerns. If the issue is not resolved, you can switch to another provider on Carevo or lodge a complaint with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Is peer support available on weekends in Ballina?
Many peer support providers in Ballina offer weekend and after-hours support. Weekend services may attract higher rates under NDIS pricing arrangements. Contact providers directly through Carevo to confirm their weekend availability.
How do I know if a peer support provider in Ballina is NDIS registered?
You can verify a provider's NDIS registration on the NDIS Commission's public register at ndiscommission.gov.au. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration and verification status on their profile. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, you can also use non-registered providers for some services.
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