Thriving kids provider in Merrimac, Queensland
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Showing 10 providers who service Merrimac from nearby areas·How we chose these
Robina, QLD · ~0 km from Merrimac and 16 othersAlso servesArundel, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Biggera Waters, QLD · Broadbeach, QLD · Burleigh Heads, QLD · Clear Island Waters, QLD · Currumbin, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Highland Park, QLD · Hope Island, QLD · Mermaid Waters, QLD · Miami, QLD · +4 more
- Specialises in Allied Health, Equipment, Osteopathy
Based in Robina, Queensland, Grant James Muir is an NDIS registered provider servicing Merrimac, with a physiotherapist on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Allied Health, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy
Moving with Ease Physiotherapy services Merrimac from Robina, Queensland as an NDIS registered provider, with a physiotherapist on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Psychology
Based in Miami, Queensland, Ian Nussey Psychology is an NDIS registered provider servicing Merrimac, 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
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Burleigh Heads, QLD · ~4 km from Merrimac and 3 othersAlso servesBribie Island North, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD · Hyperlocal provider
- Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Equipment
Red Soup Speech Pathology is an NDIS registered provider based in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, available to clients in Merrimac, with a speech pathologist on its team. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They focus closely on their local area.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Speech Pathologist
Broadbeach Waters, QLD · ~4 km from Merrimac and 38 othersAlso servesAshmore, QLD · Bangalow, NSW · Beenleigh, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Bundaberg Central, QLD · Byron Bay, NSW · Cabarita, NSW · Caboolture, QLD · Chermside, QLD · Coolangatta, QLD · Currumbin Waters, QLD · Hope Island, QLD · +26 more
- Specialises in Allied Health, Cleaning, Equipment
Based in Broadbeach Waters, Queensland, Eximm is an NDIS registered provider servicing Merrimac. 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 Building Designer, Building Inspector / Works Assessor, Building Surveyor
Palm Beach, QLD · ~9 km from Merrimac and 5 othersAlso servesBiggera Waters, QLD · Coombabah, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Main Beach, QLD · Surfers Paradise, QLD
- Specialises in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy
Functional Health is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider based in Palm Beach, Queensland, available to clients in Merrimac, with a team that includes physiotherapist and exercise physiologist.
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, Exercise Physiologist
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy
Neuro Junction is an NDIS registered provider based in Palm Beach, Queensland, available to clients in Merrimac, with a team that includes occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Psychology
BUSY Ability Southport services Merrimac from Southport, Queensland 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 Psychology, Therapy, Counselling
Inspire Mindful Psychology services Merrimac from Southport, Queensland as an NDIS registered provider. 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 Psychologist, Counsellor, Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Equipment
Optimal Communications Speech Pathology is an NDIS registered provider based in Southport, Queensland, available to clients in Merrimac, with a speech pathologist on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Speech Pathologist
About Thriving Kids Provider in Merrimac
This guide compares the top thriving kids provider providers in Merrimac. 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 Merrimac.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Merrimac 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 Merrimac, 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 QLD
In the last 90 days, families across QLD made 604 care requests through Carevo, and 41% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 54% NDIS, 29% Home Care Package or aged care, and 17% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo across QLD. Updated each build.
About Merrimac
Merrimac sits within the Gold Coast (City) council area, home to around 7,071 residents. Connecting with a thriving kids provider provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
7,561 (20.3%)
State avg 17.7%
Need help with daily activities
2,080 (5.6%)
State avg 6.1%
Median personal income
$771/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Public transport
G:link light rail and extensive bus services throughout the Gold Coast.
Language support in Merrimac
Merrimac has a large Mandarin-speaking community (3.8% of residents), so finding thriving kids program providers 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.
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
- 9 minutes
How Much Does Thriving Kids Provider Cost in Merrimac?
Thriving Kids Provider in Merrimac 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 Merrimac
Thriving Kids Provider in Merrimac 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 Merrimac
Finding thriving kids provider in Merrimac starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Merrimac 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 Merrimac
Provider counts by service type in Merrimac
Queensland Regulations & Compliance
In Queensland, NDIS providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Aged care services are regulated by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission under federal legislation. Queensland requires all disability workers to hold a current Blue Card (working with people with disability check) in addition to national screening requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Merrimac?
Across QLD on Carevo, providers respond to enquiries with a median of 9 minutes. 68% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 91% within 24 hours (based on 2244 provider connections across QLD).
How many thriving kids provider providers are in Merrimac?
There are currently 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Merrimac listed on Carevo.
How much does thriving kids provider cost in Merrimac?
Thriving Kids Provider in Merrimac 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 Merrimac?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Merrimac. 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 Merrimac?
Yes. Carevo lists 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Merrimac, 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac?
You have the right to change your thriving kids provider provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac?
Many thriving kids provider providers in Merrimac 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 Merrimac 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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