Private home care providers in Geelong, Victoria
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Private home care in Geelong
- 396 providers in Geelong
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Aged care provider Serves Geelong + 22 other areas in VIC
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- Private
- Team includes
- Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse
About Miracle Health Services
Miracle Health Services is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 45 Carevo connections for this service, list Geelong in their service area and accept private funding. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Besides personal care, their accepted Carevo enquiries most often concern cleaning and nursing. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Aged care provider Serves Geelong + 19 other areas in VIC
- Funding accepted
- Private
About JS Choice - Care and Support
JS Choice - Care and Support is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 13 Carevo connections for this service, list Geelong in their service area and accept private funding. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Cleaning is among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. They also offer physiotherapy. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Serves Geelong + 21 other areas in VIC
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Carers Quality Community Services
Carers Quality Community Services is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 36 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 6 families in Geelong. Based in Cranbourne, Victoria, they are a provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Cleaning and gardening are among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
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Aged care provider Serves Geelong + 133 other areas in VIC
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- CHSP (Accepts CHSP)Home Care Packages (Accepts Home Care Packages)
- Team includes
- Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Occupational Therapist
About Aurevia Healthcare
Aurevia Healthcare is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 49 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 10 families in Geelong. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria from Melton, Victoria. Besides personal care, they most often accept Carevo enquiries about allied health. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Serves Geelong + 17 other areas in VIC
- Usually accepts enquiries within 2 hours
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Better Capacity Access Care
Better Capacity Access Care is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 8 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 2 families in Geelong. Based in Strathtulloh, Victoria, they are a provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Cleaning and allied health are among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Serves Geelong + 194 other areas in VIC
- 5.0 on Google (11 reviews, Oct 2026)
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Aligned Assist
Aligned Assist is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 85 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 6 families in Geelong. They are a provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Besides personal care, their accepted Carevo enquiries most often concern support coordination. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Serves Geelong + 2 other areas in VIC
- 5.0 on Google (27 reviews, Oct 2026)
- Usually accepts enquiries within 2 hours
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Aunty's House Disability Care Services
Aunty's House Disability Care Services is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 10 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 2 families in Geelong. Based in Mulgrave, Victoria, they are a provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Cleaning is among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Serves Geelong + 40 other areas in VIC
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Pentacle Group
Pentacle Group is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 27 Carevo connections for this service. They are a provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria. Besides personal care, their accepted Carevo enquiries most often concern cleaning and nursing. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Aged care provider Serves Geelong + 36 other areas in VIC
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Chris Barnard Health
Chris Barnard Health is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they are an approved aged care provider for this service. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria from Malvern East, Victoria. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about support coordination and allied health. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Serves Geelong + 54 other areas in VIC
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Syltem Health Care
Syltem Health Care is in the top 10 for private home care in Geelong because they have 21 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 5 families in Geelong. They are a provider offering private home care serving Geelong, Victoria from Plumpton, Victoria. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about support coordination and nursing. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
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Recent activity in Geelong
Measured to 23 October 2026- 27
- care requests from Geelong
- 1,924
- providers reached
- 177
- opened the contact details
last 90 days
across those requests
provider responses
Carevo platform activity, not a measure of care quality or availability. A provider opening enquiry details records an intention to make contact, not an appointment or care delivered. How we measure this.
Activity figures describe Carevo enquiries, not appointments or care quality. Acceptance timing excludes unclaimed enquiries. Confirm current capacity directly. Measurement period and method.
About Private Home Care in Geelong
This guide compares private home care providers in Geelong, ordered by service match, distance, register status and activity on Carevo. There are currently 396 private home care providers serving Geelong.
What to compare before choosing
Use these service-specific checks when you contact providers in Geelong. Confirm each answer directly; a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration status
A purely private service can operate without Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission registration, so external oversight varies.
Ask: Are you registered with the Commission for funded care, and if not, how do you screen and insure workers?
Complete rate card
No price caps apply to private care, so the full schedule decides what a week actually costs.
Ask: Can I have your complete rate card in writing, including evening, weekend and cancellation rates?
Worker continuity
Private care works best with a small, consistent team rather than a rotating roster.
Ask: How many different workers should I expect in a normal fortnight?
Response speed
A provider slow to answer a new inquiry is unlikely to be fast when a shift needs covering.
Ask: Who do I call when a shift falls through, and how quickly is it covered?
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Geelong?
Based on 166 accepted enquiries on Carevo in Geelong, providers accept enquiry details with a median of 2 minutes. 75% of enquiries in Geelong have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 89% within 24 hours. This covers every service in Geelong, so it differs from the private home care figure below.
How many private home care providers are in Geelong?
There are currently 396 private home care providers serving Geelong listed on Carevo.
How much does private home care cost in Geelong?
Private Home Care in Geelong typically costs Set by each provider; NDIS price caps are a useful hourly reference point for the same support. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.
How do I choose a private home care provider in Geelong?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Geelong. Use our directory to compare providers, check the registration details they report, and view their service offerings.
Can I choose my own private home care provider in Geelong?
Yes. Carevo lists 396 private home care providers serving Geelong, and you are free to choose the one that best fits your needs. You can compare providers by their services, reported registration, and coverage area before making a decision.
What qualifications should private home care providers in Geelong 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 private home care provider in Geelong?
You have the right to change your private home care provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Geelong, 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 private home care available on weekends in Geelong?
Many private home care providers in Geelong 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 private home care provider in Geelong 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 the registration details sourced from the public registers on their profile. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, you can also use non-registered providers for some services.
Care services available in Geelong
How many providers cover each type of support in Geelong.
How Much Does Private Home Care Cost in Geelong?
Private Home Care in Geelong typically costs Set by each provider; NDIS price caps are a useful hourly reference point for the same support. 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: Self-funded (no assessment required); can top up Support at Home, HCP or NDIS funding.
Sources: NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27 · Support at Home pricing and advised prices 2026-27
What does private home care cost? Full pricing and funding guide
How to Pay for Private Home Care in Geelong
Private Home Care in Geelong can be funded through Self-funded (no assessment required); can top up Support at Home, HCP or NDIS funding. 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 Private Home Care Is Like in Geelong
Finding private home care in Geelong starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with providers who list coverage of Geelong and surrounding areas. A listing is not an endorsement, so confirm registration and suitability yourself. Once connected, providers will typically arrange an initial consultation to discuss your support requirements, scheduling preferences, and any specific needs.
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 CommissionAged 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 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 CommissionPrivate Home Care at a glance
- Funding
- Self-funded (no assessment required); can top up Support at Home, HCP or NDIS funding
- Availability
- 7 days a week
- Wait time
- Confirm current availability and a start date directly with the provider
- Cost
- Set by each provider; NDIS price caps are a useful hourly reference point for the same support
- Hours
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends and overnight
- Median enquiry acceptance
- 2 minutes
Most requested support in Geelong
Based on 59 actual requests from participants and families in Geelong on Carevo.
Real care requests submitted by people in Geelong through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.
Who's asking for private home care
Based on 439 real requests families and participants sent through Carevo for private home care in Victoria. This is the make-up of that demand, not a measure of how it changes over time.
Also asked for in the same request
- Transport 11%
- Community access 11%
- Nursing care 4%
How people pay for it
- Home Care Package / Support at Home 34%
- NDIS plan-managed 30%
- CHSP 15%
- NDIS self-managed 5%
- NDIS agency-managed 2%
Who gets in touch
- The person themselves 44%
- Family or carer 43%
- A support coordinator 9%
How soon they need it
- Needed urgently 46%
- Within a few weeks 27%
- Planning ahead 15%
Percentages are of the 439 requests above and are rounded, so they will not always total 100. Requests can name more than one service, which is why "also asked for" shares overlap. Figures update with each rebuild.
Care demand in Geelong
In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators in Geelong made 27 care requests through Carevo, and 44% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 48% NDIS, 36% Home Care Package or aged care, and 16% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.
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. 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. Registered providers are audited by the NDIS Commission.
About Geelong
Geelong sits within the Greater Geelong (City) council area, home to around 5,210 residents. Connecting with a private home care provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
3,193 (18.5%)
State avg 18.6%
Need help with daily activities
781 (4.5%)
State avg 6.1%
Median personal income
$948/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Nearest hospital
University Hospital Geelong
Public transport
V/Line to Melbourne
Pharmacies
Geelong Pharmacy • Chemist Warehouse Market Square
Community support
Geelong Senior Citizens Centre • Barwon Health aged care programs
Victoria's second largest city. Growing retiree population. Strong sports culture. Maritime heritage.
Flat waterfront area. CBD is accessible. New developments have good accessibility standards.
The response time above is based on 166 requests of all types in Geelong. We do not yet have enough private home care requests in Geelong to report how many providers respond to a typical request here. How we calculate our numbers
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.
- How this list is built. Providers shown here offer personal care, nursing, and social and community support.
- 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.
396
providers in Geelong
35,248
providers nationally
Private Home Care in nearby Geelong locations
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