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Peer Support in Thornbury, VIC

Peer support providers in Thornbury, Victoria

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Thornbury, 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 · Cleaning · Social support

Also supports Autism · Psychosocial Disability · ADHD · OCD

Angels in Aus is an NDIS registered provider in Thornbury, 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 personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time21 minutes
NDIS coverage6 groupsNDIS registration groupsDaily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills
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Thornbury, VIC and 111 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Ashburton, VIC · Ashwood, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Belgrave, VIC · Bellfield, VIC · Benalla, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Beveridge, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Bonbeach, VIC · +99 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal Care · Social Support · Transport

Also supports Autism

Butter Fish Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Thornbury, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They operate across multiple states.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time1 hour
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsSpecialist Behaviour Support · Early Childhood Supports · Therapeutic Supports · Daily Personal Activities · Support Coordination · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities
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Thornbury, VIC and 2 othersAlso servesBrunswick East, VIC · Preston, VIC

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

Always Here Homecare works across 9 NDIS support categories in Thornbury, Victoria.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage9 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · 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
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Thornbury, VIC and 11 othersAlso servesBrighton, VIC · Carlton, VIC · Cheltenham, VIC · Greenvale, VIC · Hawthorn, VIC · Laverton North, VIC · Preston, VIC · St Kilda, VIC · Truganina, VIC · Tullamarine, VIC · Williamstown, VIC · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Gardening

Easy Healthcare is an NDIS registered provider in Thornbury, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for gardening. Registered across 9 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, shared living support and daily personal care. They focus closely on their local area.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time1 day
NDIS coverage9 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · 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 · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation
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Thornbury, VIC and 5 othersAlso servesKingsbury, VIC · Northcote, VIC · Preston, VIC · RESERVOIR EAST, VIC · Reservoir, VIC · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal Care · Support Workers · Social Support

Your Community Health is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Thornbury, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 5 NDIS support categories, including group and centre activities, community participation and Customised Prosthetics. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time26 minutes
NDIS coverage5 groupsNDIS registration groupsGroup and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Customised Prosthetics · Early Childhood Supports · Therapeutic Supports
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Thornbury, VIC and 1 otherAlso servesEAST MELBOURNE, VIC

Specialises in Personal care · Cleaning

St Paul's Hostel works across 12 NDIS support categories in Thornbury, Victoria. They typically respond to enquiries quickly. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time30 minutes
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Daily Personal Activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Household tasks · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Development of daily living and life skills · Innovative Community Participation · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Specialised Supported Employment
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Thornbury, VIC and 10 othersAlso servesBroadmeadows, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Dallas, VIC · Essendon, VIC · Flemington, VIC · Mernda, VIC · Pascoe Vale South, VIC · Preston, VIC · Reservoir, VIC · Werribee, VIC

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Social Support

Based in Thornbury, Victoria, Ngali Care is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including community participation, shared living support and daily personal care.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage7 groupsNDIS registration groupsParticipation in community/social and civic activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports

About Peer Support in Thornbury

This guide compares the top peer support providers in Thornbury. We rank providers based on their verification status, NDIS registration, and the range of services they offer. There are currently 7 peer support providers serving Thornbury.

How we rank providers

Rankings in Thornbury 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 Thornbury 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.

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

Care demand in VIC

In the last 90 days, families across VIC made 1,060 care requests through Carevo, and 41% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 48% NDIS, 39% Home Care Package or aged care, and 13% privately funded.

Based on real requests submitted to Carevo across VIC. Updated each build.

About Thornbury

Thornbury sits within the Darebin (City) council area, home to around 18,568 residents. Connecting with a peer support provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.

Population 65+

2,580 (13.6%)

State avg 18.6%

Need help with daily activities

1,229 (6.5%)

State avg 6.1%

Median personal income

$1,042/wk

Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)

Data: ABS Census 2021

Language support in Thornbury

Thornbury has a large Greek-speaking community (8% of residents), so finding NDIS peer support in a shared language matters here. These are the main languages spoken at home locally (ABS Census 2021). When you get matched, ask providers which of their staff speak your language and whether they can keep that worker as your regular. Interpreters are free through TIS National for NDIS appointments, and My Aged Care can arrange them for aged care assessments.

Speaker counts are persons using the language at home in this postcode. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 (table G13). Carevo connects families with providers and does not deliver care itself.

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

4 minutes

How Much Does Peer Support Cost in Thornbury?

Peer Support in Thornbury 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.

Source: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26

How to Pay for Peer Support in Thornbury

Peer Support in Thornbury 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 Thornbury

Finding peer support in Thornbury starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Thornbury 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 Thornbury

Provider counts by service type in Thornbury

Victoria Regulations & Compliance

In Victoria, NDIS providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Aged care providers operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Thornbury?

Across VIC on Carevo, providers respond to enquiries with a median of 4 minutes. 76% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 94% within 24 hours (based on 3236 provider connections across VIC).

How many peer support providers are in Thornbury?

There are currently 7 peer support providers serving Thornbury listed on Carevo.

How much does peer support cost in Thornbury?

Peer Support in Thornbury 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 Thornbury?

Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Thornbury. Use our directory to compare providers, check their verification status, and view their service offerings.

Can I choose my own peer support provider in Thornbury?

Yes. Carevo lists 7 peer support providers serving Thornbury, 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 Thornbury 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 Thornbury?

You have the right to change your peer support provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Thornbury, 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 Thornbury?

Many peer support providers in Thornbury 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 Thornbury 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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