Thriving kids provider in Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Funded via NDIS. 24 families in Port Macquarie have used Carevo to find a provider.
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- Specialises in Allied Health, Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy
Based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Port Macquarie Clinic is an NDIS registered provider, with a team that includes occupational therapist and psychologist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
- Specialises in Psychology, Therapy, Speech Pathology
AJP Psychology is an NDIS registered provider serving Port Macquarie, New South Wales, 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
Port Macquarie, NSW and 7 othersAlso servesDunbogan, NSW · Kendall, NSW · Kew, NSW · Lakewood, NSW · Laurieton, NSW · North Haven, NSW · West Haven, NSW
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Early Childhood Intervention
Based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, The Play Therapist is an NDIS registered provider offering thriving kids provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
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- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Exercise Physiology
Based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Diverging Pathways is an NDIS registered provider, with a team that includes physiotherapist and exercise physiologist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Physiotherapy
AcuPhysio is an NDIS registered provider in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, with a team that includes physiotherapist and exercise physiologist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
Port Macquarie, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesKempsey, NSW · Taree, NSW
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Physiotherapy
Physio Collective - Mid North Coast is an NDIS registered provider serving Port Macquarie, New South Wales. 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, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
Port Macquarie, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesBellingen, NSW · Coffs Harbour, NSW · Macksville, NSW · Nambucca Heads, NSW
- Specialises in Allied Health, Cleaning, Early Childhood Intervention
Lifetime Connect works across 13 NDIS support categories in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week.
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 Occupational Therapist
Port Macquarie, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesForster, NSW · Kempsey, NSW · Taree, NSW · Wauchope, NSW
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Equipment
Adaptive Physiotherapy and Performance is an NDIS registered provider in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, with a team that includes physiotherapist and exercise physiologist.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist
Port Macquarie, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesCasino, NSW · Coffs Harbour, NSW · Katherine, NT · Lismore, NSW · Tennant Creek, NT · State-wide provider
- Specialises in Support coordination, Accommodation support, Social support
CASPA Services works across 13 NDIS support categories in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. They operate across New South Wales. They are most often contacted for support coordination and accommodation support. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Art Therapist, Counsellor, Developmental Educators
- Specialises in Meal Services, Cleaning, Gardening
Ryan James Podiatry - A Surgical Podiatry Practice is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, with a team that includes cleaner and gardener.
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 Cleaner, Gardener, Podiatrist
About Thriving Kids Provider in Port Macquarie
This guide compares the top thriving kids provider providers in Port Macquarie. 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 Port Macquarie.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Port Macquarie 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.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Port Macquarie rank above those covering only the broader region.
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 Port Macquarie
In the last 90 days, families in Port Macquarie made 24 care requests through Carevo, and 25% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 37% NDIS, 37% Home Care Package or aged care, and 26% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.
About Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings (Area) council area, home to around 44,830 residents. Connecting with a thriving kids provider provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
14,324 (28%)
State avg 18.8%
Need help with daily activities
4,234 (8.3%)
State avg 6%
Median personal income
$687/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Nearest hospital
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Public transport
NSW TrainLink coach services
Pharmacies
Chemist Warehouse Port Macquarie • Lake Road Pharmacy
Community support
Port Macquarie Seniors Centre • Port Macquarie-Hastings Council community programs
Major coastal retirement destination. One of Australia's highest retiree populations. Growing health services sector.
Some hilly terrain. Beach has accessible facilities. CBD is generally accessible. Hospital precinct is fully accessible.
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
- 50 minutes
How Much Does Thriving Kids Provider Cost in Port Macquarie?
Thriving Kids Provider in Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie
Thriving Kids Provider in Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie
Finding thriving kids provider in Port Macquarie starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie
Provider counts by service type in Port Macquarie
Most popular care requests in Port Macquarie
Based on 23 actual requests from participants and families in Port Macquarie on Carevo.
- 1 Domestic assistance
Real care requests submitted by people in Port Macquarie through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.
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 Port Macquarie?
Based on 39 real provider connections on Carevo in Port Macquarie, providers respond with a median of 50 minutes. 59% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 85% within 24 hours.
How many thriving kids provider providers are in Port Macquarie?
There are currently 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Port Macquarie listed on Carevo.
How much does thriving kids provider cost in Port Macquarie?
Thriving Kids Provider in Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Port Macquarie. 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 Port Macquarie?
Yes. Carevo lists 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Port Macquarie, 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 Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie?
You have the right to change your thriving kids provider provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Port Macquarie, 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 Port Macquarie?
Many thriving kids provider providers in Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie 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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