NDIS therapy providers in Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne VIC 3000

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582 providers cover Melbourne · 3.9 providers respond to a typical request · 2 minutes to first enquiry acceptance in Melbourne

NDIS therapy in Melbourne

582 providers in Melbourne
OT, speech, physio, psychology and more
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NDIS therapy in Melbourne

582 providers in Melbourne
OT, speech, physio, psychology and more
Free. One request, providers contact you.

Recent activity in Melbourne

Measured to 23 October 2026

83
care requests from Melbourne: 5,501
providers reached: 1,492
opened the contact details

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.

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About Therapy Services in Melbourne

This guide compares therapy service providers in Melbourne across the main NDIS and aged care therapy disciplines, ordered by service match, distance, register status and activity on Carevo. The 10 providers listed here service Melbourne and surrounding areas through Carevo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Melbourne?

Based on 1426 accepted enquiries on Carevo in Melbourne, providers accept enquiry details with a median of 2 minutes. 76% of enquiries in Melbourne have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 90% within 24 hours. This covers every service in Melbourne, so it differs from the therapy services figure below.

How quickly are therapy services enquiries responded to?

Across 3424 therapy services accepted enquiries on Carevo, the median enquiry acceptance time is 9 minutes. 67% of therapy services enquiries nationally have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 89% within 24 hours. This is the national figure for one service, so it differs from any Melbourne figure above, which covers every service in the suburb.

How many therapy providers are there in Melbourne?

There are currently 582 therapy providers in Melbourne listed on Carevo. These include NDIS registered practices, aged care approved providers, and multidisciplinary clinics offering home and community-based therapy.

How much do therapy services cost in Melbourne?

Therapy rates in Melbourne typically range from Up to $193.99/hour (2026-27 NDIS Pricing Schedule maximum price limit for OT; physiotherapy capped at $183.99/hour). These are price caps, not typical rates. per session depending on the discipline and provider. Psychology and specialist assessments tend to sit at the higher end. Medicare rebates, NDIS funding, and HCP budgets can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Does the NDIS cover therapy services?

Yes. Therapy services are funded under NDIS Capacity Building Supports, 'Improved Daily Living.' Your plan must include this budget. The NDIS funds therapy that is reasonable and necessary given your disability. Most allied health disciplines are eligible, including OT, physio, speech pathology, psychology, and exercise physiology.

Can I access therapy services at home in Melbourne?

Yes. Many therapy providers in Melbourne offer home-based sessions. Home delivery is particularly useful for people with limited mobility, complex needs, or who benefit from working on goals in their own environment. Check the provider's service delivery details when comparing options.

Do I need a GP referral to access therapy?

For NDIS-funded and private therapy, a GP referral is generally not required. If you want to access Medicare rebates through a GP chronic condition management plan, you will need a GP referral. For psychology under Better Access, you need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP or psychiatrist.

How often should I attend therapy?

Session frequency depends on your goals, the discipline, and your current funding. Intensive programs may involve weekly sessions. Maintenance or review-based programs may only need monthly contact. Your therapist will recommend a frequency based on what is clinically appropriate for your needs.

What should I look for when choosing a therapy provider?

Look for NDIS or aged care registration, AHPRA registration for regulated disciplines, relevant experience with your condition or goals, clear communication about fees and wait times, and a willingness to work collaboratively with you and your other providers. Carevo lists providers with the registration details reported on the public registers so you can compare your options in Melbourne.

Can children access therapy services through the NDIS?

Yes. Children under seven with a developmental delay or disability may access therapy through the NDIS Early Childhood approach, which does not require a formal diagnosis. Older children with an NDIS plan can access therapy funded under Capacity Building Supports. Early intervention therapy can make a significant difference to long-term outcomes.

Care services available in Melbourne

How many providers cover each type of support in Melbourne.

Support Workers1047 providers

Social Support1001 providers

Personal Care983 providers

Cleaning969 providers

Transport919 providers

Life Skills892 providers

Supported Independent Living825 providers

Support Coordination810 providers

Respite Care705 providers

Nursing609 providers

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How Much Do Therapy Services Cost in Melbourne?

Therapy service rates in Melbourne typically range from Up to $193.99/hour (2026-27 NDIS Pricing Schedule maximum price limit for OT; physiotherapy capped at $183.99/hour). These are price caps, not typical rates. depending on the discipline, the provider, and the nature of the session. Initial assessments and report writing are charged at the therapist's full rate. Follow-up sessions may be similar or slightly shorter depending on the service agreement.

For NDIS participants, therapy services are primarily funded under Capacity Building Supports, 'Improved Daily Living.' The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits set maximum hourly rates for registered providers, updated periodically by the NDIS. Participants should check the current pricing document for the most recent rates applicable to specific therapy line items.

Home Care Package holders can use their package budget for therapy. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, and dietetics are commonly included in HCP-funded care plans. Your package coordinator manages the budget and arranges services based on your assessed needs and goals.

Medicare provides rebates for selected therapy disciplines under GP chronic condition management plans and the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. Private health insurance extras may also cover therapy visits depending on your policy.

Time	Indicative rate
Occupational therapy session	$150 - $250/hr
Physiotherapy session	$150 - $230/hr
Speech pathology session	$150 - $230/hr
Psychology session	$175 - $250/hr
Exercise physiology session	$130 - $200/hr
Dietetics consultation	$130 - $200/hr
Report or assessment (per hour)	$150 - $250/hr

Rates are indicative and vary by discipline and provider. NDIS participants should refer to the current NDIS Pricing Schedule. Travel to the participant's location and report writing are charged in addition to session time.

Sources: NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27 · Support at Home pricing and advised prices 2026-27

What does therapy services cost? Full pricing and funding guide

How to Pay for Therapy Services in Melbourne

Therapy services in Melbourne can be funded through several programs. Most NDIS participants and aged care package holders are eligible for at least one funding pathway.

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme): Therapy services are funded under Capacity Building Supports, 'Improved Daily Living.' Your plan must include this budget category. The NDIS funds therapy that is reasonable and necessary given your disability and goals. Self-managed participants can use any therapist. Plan-managed participants can access registered or unregistered providers through their plan manager. NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers.

Home Care Packages (HCP): HCP levels 1 to 4 can fund therapy services. Higher package levels provide more funding. Your package coordinator will include therapy in your care plan and manage provider arrangements. Therapy is particularly common in HCP plans for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and podiatry.

Medicare: A GP chronic condition management plan provides up to five allied health rebate visits per year. Eligible disciplines include physiotherapy, OT, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, and exercise physiology. Psychology is available under the Better Access initiative with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP.

Private health insurance: Extras cover often includes physiotherapy, OT, podiatry, and psychology. Annual limits and waiting periods apply. Check your policy for details.

Private payment: All therapy providers accept private clients. No referral is needed for most disciplines, making this the quickest way to start.

What to Expect from Therapy Services in Melbourne

Therapy services cover a wide range of disciplines, each with a distinct clinical focus. What they share is a structured, goal-focused approach to improving your function, health, and participation in daily life.

Most therapy services begin with an initial assessment. The therapist takes a detailed history, assesses your current function, and works with you to identify your goals. This assessment forms the basis of an individual therapy plan outlining the recommended interventions, frequency of sessions, and expected outcomes.

Sessions vary by discipline. Physiotherapy sessions are typically active and exercise-based. Occupational therapy sessions may involve skill practice, home environment work, or equipment trials. Psychology sessions are talk-based and structured around a therapeutic framework. Speech pathology may involve communication exercises, swallowing assessments, or augmentative communication device training.

For people with multiple therapy needs, coordinated care across disciplines can be more effective than seeing each therapist independently. Some practices in Melbourne offer multidisciplinary teams, which can improve communication between your therapists and make your care plan more cohesive.

Progress is reviewed at regular intervals. A good therapist will be transparent about whether the current approach is working and will adjust the plan if needed. If you feel the service is not meeting your goals, raise this directly with your therapist or contact Carevo to explore other options in Melbourne.

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

Therapy Services at a glance

Funding: NDIS Capacity Building (under 65, disability), or for people 65+ aged care funding such as Support at Home or CHSP. Medicare (chronic disease/MHTP) and private also apply. NDIS and aged care are separate systems and cannot be used at the same time.
Availability: Weekdays, some weekend availability
Wait time: Confirm current availability and a start date directly with the provider
Cost: Up to $193.99/hour (2026-27 NDIS Pricing Schedule maximum price limit for OT; physiotherapy capped at $183.99/hour). These are price caps, not typical rates.
Hours: By appointment
Median enquiry acceptance: 2 minutes

Most requested support in Melbourne

Based on 513 actual requests from participants and families in Melbourne on Carevo.

Cleaning 193 requests · 969 providers

Personal care 135 requests · 983 providers

Therapy 70 requests · 582 providers

Gardening 47 requests · 336 providers

Transport 35 requests · 919 providers

Meal Services 33 requests · 324 providers

Real care requests submitted by people in Melbourne through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.

Care demand in Melbourne

In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators in Melbourne made 296 care requests through Carevo, and 38% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 39% NDIS, 54% Home Care Package or aged care, and 7% 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.

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

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About Melbourne

Population 65+, Greater Melbourne

745,089 (15.1%)

State avg 18.6%

Need help with daily activities

274,090 (5.5%)

State avg 6.1%

Nearest hospital

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Public transport

Free Tram Zone

Pharmacies

Chemist Warehouse Bourke Street • Priceline Pharmacy Melbourne Central

Community support

City of Melbourne Seniors Festival • Multicultural Hub programs

Australia's most multicultural city. Diverse international communities including Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian.

Flat CBD grid with excellent tram accessibility. Free City Circle tram. Most buildings have lift access.

Postcode: 3000

Data: ABS Census 2021 (Greater Melbourne)

Language support in Melbourne

Melbourne has a large Mandarin-speaking community (8.4% of residents), so finding NDIS therapy services 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.

Mandarin care in Melbourne普通话9628.4%Spanish care in MelbourneEspañol4083.6%

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.

Response figures are based on 38 NDIS therapy services requests in Melbourne over the last 180 days. 5% of those requests received no response. Measured on NDIS therapy services enquiries in Melbourne City over the last 180 days. In that same period 95.8% of enquiries there reached at least one provider (46 of 48). That is 0.1 enquiries per provider listed across Melbourne City in that period (497 at the time, a wider area and an earlier date than the Melbourne count above). How we calculate our numbers

How we rank providers

Rankings in Melbourne 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 list Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Psychologist, Exercise Physiologist, Podiatrist, Dietician, Audiologist, Music Therapist, Art Therapist, Chiropractor, and Osteopath among their professions, or offer physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, exercise physiology, podiatry, dietetics, audiology, massage therapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, music therapy, art therapy, therapy, and allied health.
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 Melbourne 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.

582

providers in Melbourne

35,248

providers nationally

How we calculate provider numbers

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Sources and content responsibility

Carevo maintains this service guide. The funding and directory wording was checked on 15 September 2026. This is not a clinical review. Confirm a practitioner's qualifications, suitability, fees and current availability before booking.

Travel must be agreed before booking under the applicable funding rules. Carevo does not publish a verified 2026-27 per-kilometre cap. Ask for an itemised quote. Send a correction.

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