Thriving kids provider in Blacksmiths, New South Wales
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Belmont, NSW · ~8 km from Blacksmiths and 4 othersAlso servesCharlestown, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Singleton, NSW
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Psychology
Clarity Psychology services Blacksmiths from Belmont, New South Wales as an NDIS registered provider, with a psychologist on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Psychologist
Belmont, NSW · ~8 km from Blacksmiths and 6 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · East Seaham, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Raymond Terrace, NSW · Taree, NSW
- Specialises in Occupational Therapy, Home Modifications, Equipment
Based in Belmont, New South Wales, Hunter Health At Work is an NDIS registered provider servicing Blacksmiths, with an occupational therapist on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist
Warners Bay, NSW · ~12 km from Blacksmiths and 2 othersAlso servesAdamstown, NSW · East Maitland, NSW
- Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Early Childhood Intervention
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Speech Pathologist
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Warners Bay, NSW · ~12 km from Blacksmiths and 1 otherAlso servesMaitland, NSW · Hyperlocal provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Psychology
Based in Warners Bay, New South Wales, The LifeWise Centre - Maitland Clinic is an NDIS registered provider servicing Blacksmiths. They focus closely on their local area. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Psychologist
Lake Macquarie, NSW · ~8 km from Blacksmiths and 113 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 · +101 more · National provider
Also supports Autism
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Allied Health, Art Therapy, Psychology
Butter Fish Services services Blacksmiths from Lake Macquarie, New South Wales as an NDIS registered provider. They operate across multiple states. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, Early Childhood Supports and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Art Therapist, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist
Lake Macquarie, NSW · ~8 km from Blacksmiths and 2 othersAlso servesHamilton, NSW · Newcastle, NSW
- Specialises in Support Workers, Social Support, Respite Care
Based in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, New Ability Health is an NDIS registered provider servicing Blacksmiths. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including daily living skills, behaviour support and Therapeutic Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist
- Specialises in Allied Health, Functional Capacity Assessment, Home Modifications
CentreSteps Allied Health services Blacksmiths from Gateshead, New South Wales as an NDIS registered provider, with a team that includes physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Functional Capacity Assessment
CentreSteps Allied Health is an NDIS registered provider based in Gateshead, New South Wales, available to clients in Blacksmiths. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They focus closely on their local area. 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 Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
Charlestown, NSW · ~12 km from Blacksmiths and 6 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · Hamilton South, NSW · Lambton, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Medowie, NSW · Newcastle, NSW
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Dietetics
Glow Wellness and Nutrition – Accredited Dietitian and Nutritionist is an NDIS registered provider based in Charlestown, New South Wales, available to clients in Blacksmiths, with a team that includes psychologist and counsellor.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Psychologist, Counsellor, Physiotherapist
Charlestown, NSW · ~12 km from Blacksmiths and 4 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · Kotara, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Singleton, NSW
- Specialises in Allied Health, Early Childhood Intervention, Other Services
Kids Physio Newcastle services Blacksmiths from Charlestown, New South Wales as an NDIS registered provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Physiotherapist
About Thriving Kids Provider in Blacksmiths
This guide compares the top thriving kids provider providers in Blacksmiths. We rank providers based on their verification status, NDIS registration, and the range of services they offer. There are currently 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Blacksmiths.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Blacksmiths 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 list Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, and Audiologist among their professions, or offer early childhood intervention, therapy, and allied health. Generalist providers who only mention this service in passing are excluded, so the list reflects genuine, demonstrated capability. This support is new or still rolling out, so these are the closest-matched providers based on the criteria above while the dedicated program is established.
- 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.
- Servicing distance. No providers are based in Blacksmiths, so we show the nearest providers who travel to the area, closest first, with the distance shown on each.
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 NSW
In the last 90 days, families across NSW made 1,270 care requests through Carevo, and 39% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 50% NDIS, 35% Home Care Package or aged care, and 14% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo across NSW. Updated each build.
About Blacksmiths
Blacksmiths sits within the Lake Macquarie (City) council area, home to around 1,846 residents. Connecting with a thriving kids provider provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
4,149 (27.1%)
State avg 18.8%
Need help with daily activities
1,124 (7.3%)
State avg 6%
Median personal income
$680/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Thriving Kids Provider at a glance
- Funding
- Thriving Kids (from Oct 2026), NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Medicare Child Development Plan, Private
- Availability
- Varies by provider; weekdays, some telehealth
- Wait time
- Varies; early referral recommended given demand
- Cost
- No gap fees for Thriving Kids services
- Hours
- By appointment
- Median response
- 6 minutes
How Much Does Thriving Kids Provider Cost in Blacksmiths?
Thriving Kids Provider in Blacksmiths typically costs No gap fees for Thriving Kids services (when available). NDIS rates apply for existing NDIS participants.. 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: Thriving Kids (from Oct 2026), NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Medicare Child Development Plan, Private.
How to Pay for Thriving Kids Provider in Blacksmiths
Thriving Kids Provider in Blacksmiths can be funded through Thriving Kids (from Oct 2026), NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Medicare Child Development Plan, Private. 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 Thriving Kids Provider Is Like in Blacksmiths
Finding thriving kids provider in Blacksmiths starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths
Provider counts by service type in Blacksmiths
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 Blacksmiths?
Across NSW on Carevo, providers respond to enquiries with a median of 6 minutes. 72% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 91% within 24 hours (based on 3883 provider connections across NSW).
How many thriving kids provider providers are in Blacksmiths?
There are currently 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Blacksmiths listed on Carevo.
How much does thriving kids provider cost in Blacksmiths?
Thriving Kids Provider in Blacksmiths typically costs No gap fees for Thriving Kids services (when available). NDIS rates apply for existing NDIS participants.. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.
How do I choose a thriving kids provider provider in Blacksmiths?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Blacksmiths. Use our directory to compare providers, check their verification status, and view their service offerings.
Can I choose my own thriving kids provider provider in Blacksmiths?
Yes. Carevo lists 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Blacksmiths, 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 thriving kids provider providers in Blacksmiths 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 thriving kids provider provider in Blacksmiths?
You have the right to change your thriving kids provider provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Blacksmiths, 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 thriving kids provider available on weekends in Blacksmiths?
Many thriving kids provider providers in Blacksmiths 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 thriving kids provider provider in Blacksmiths 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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