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- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Psychology
Boundless Minds Therapy services Lucas from Ballarat Central, Victoria 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
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Other Services
Based in Redan, Victoria, Life Improved is an NDIS registered provider servicing Lucas, with a team that includes other allied health, developmental educator, social or health science professional and psychologist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Other allied health, developmental educator, social or health science professional, Psychologist, Welfare Worker
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Psychology
Practice for Mindful Living is an NDIS registered provider based in Ballarat Central, Victoria, available to clients in Lucas, with a psychologist on its team.
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- Specialises in Allied Health, Behaviour Support, Equipment
Based in Redan, Victoria, Rivergum Allied Therapies is an NDIS registered provider servicing Lucas, with a physiotherapist on its team. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including Assistive Equipment for Recreation, Assistive Products for Household Tasks and community nursing.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Allied Health, Behaviour Support, Communication Equipment
The Shine Centre services Lucas from Sebastopol, Victoria as an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 5 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Communication and Information Equipment and Early Childhood Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Counsellor, Disability Support Worker, Occupational Therapist
Alfredton, VIC · ~9 km from Lucas and 12 othersAlso servesBallarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Balwyn North, VIC · Delacombe, VIC · Devonport, TAS · Launceston, TAS · Perth, TAS · Riverside, TAS · Ulverstone, TAS · Wendouree, VIC · Westbury, TAS · Youngtown, TAS · National provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health, Support coordination
Admire Caremate Support Services is an NDIS registered provider based in Alfredton, Victoria, available to clients in Lucas. Families most often connect with them for allied health and support coordination. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including Therapeutic Supports, Support Coordination and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
Ballarat East, VIC · ~9 km from Lucas and 40 othersAlso servesAberfoyle Park, SA · Adelaide, SA · Adelaide Airport, SA · Balwyn, VIC · Balwyn North, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Christies Beach, SA · +28 more · National provider
Also supports Autism · Developmental Delay
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Support coordination, Allied health
Apex Health Professionals is an NDIS registered provider based in Ballarat East, Victoria, available to clients in Lucas. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and allied health. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Meal Services, Allied Health, Behaviour Support
Ballarat Allied Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider based in Ballarat Central, Victoria, available to clients in Lucas, with a team that includes physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
- Specialises in Meal Services, Allied Health, Therapy
Ballarat Women's Clinic services Lucas from Ballarat Central, Victoria as an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider, with a team that includes physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
- Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Early Childhood Intervention
Bright Eyes Therapy is an NDIS registered provider based in Ballarat Central, Victoria, available to clients in Lucas. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including Assistive Equipment for Recreation, Assistive Products for Household Tasks and Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
About Thriving Kids Provider in Lucas
This guide compares the top thriving kids provider providers in Lucas. 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 Lucas.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Lucas 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 Lucas, 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 VIC
In the last 90 days, families across VIC made 1,133 care requests through Carevo, and 42% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 48% NDIS, 40% Home Care Package or aged care, and 12% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo across VIC. Updated each build.
About Lucas
Lucas sits within the Ballarat (City) council area, home to around 1,014 residents. Connecting with a thriving kids provider provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
12,271 (18.6%)
State avg 18.6%
Need help with daily activities
4,541 (6.9%)
State avg 6.1%
Median personal income
$781/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
- 4 minutes
How Much Does Thriving Kids Provider Cost in Lucas?
Thriving Kids Provider in Lucas 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 Lucas
Thriving Kids Provider in Lucas 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 Lucas
Finding thriving kids provider in Lucas starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Lucas 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 Lucas
Provider counts by service type in Lucas
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Lucas?
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 93% within 24 hours (based on 3488 provider connections across VIC).
How many thriving kids provider providers are in Lucas?
There are currently 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Lucas listed on Carevo.
How much does thriving kids provider cost in Lucas?
Thriving Kids Provider in Lucas 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 Lucas?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Lucas. 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 Lucas?
Yes. Carevo lists 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Lucas, 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 Lucas 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 Lucas?
You have the right to change your thriving kids provider provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Lucas, 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 Lucas?
Many thriving kids provider providers in Lucas 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 Lucas 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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