Thriving kids provider in Preston, Victoria
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Preston, VIC and 11 othersAlso servesBroadmeadows, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · Campbellfield, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Epping, VIC · Fawkner, VIC · Lalor, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Mill Park, VIC · South Morang, VIC · Thomastown, VIC · Regional provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health
Based in Preston, Victoria, Thomastown Physiotherapy is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Allied health are among their most-requested supports. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Physiotherapist
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Occupational Therapist
- Specialises in Psychology, Therapy, Allied Health
Based in Coburg, Victoria, DKM Psychology is an NDIS registered provider servicing Preston, 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
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- Specialises in Physiotherapy, Therapy, Exercise Physiology
Based in Brunswick East, Victoria, Kinetiq Rehab is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider servicing Preston. Recently connected with new families in the area. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
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, Early Childhood Intervention
La Trobe University Community Childrens is an NDIS registered provider based in La Trobe University Bundoora, Victoria, available to clients in Preston.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
- Specialises in Speech Pathology, Therapy, Allied Health
Based in Fitzroy North, Victoria, Evolution Speech Pathology is an NDIS registered provider servicing Preston. 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 Speech Pathologist
- Specialises in Occupational Therapy, Therapy, Allied Health
Melbourne Wide Occupational Therapy services Preston from Pascoe Vale South, Victoria as an NDIS registered provider, 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
- Specialises in Therapy, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy
Auburn Health is an NDIS registered provider based in Bundoora, Victoria, available to clients in Preston, 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
- Specialises in Allied Health, Communication Equipment, Equipment
KidsPT- Bundoora, Physiotherapist is an NDIS registered provider based in Bundoora, Victoria, available to clients in Preston, 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 Audiology, Equipment, Therapy
Melbourne Audiology Centre services Preston from Thomastown, Victoria as an NDIS registered provider, with an audiologist on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Audiologist
About Thriving Kids Provider in Preston
This guide compares the top thriving kids provider providers in Preston. 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 Preston.
How we rank providers
Rankings in Preston 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 Preston 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 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 Preston
Preston sits within the Darebin (City) council area, home to around 32,851 residents. Connecting with a thriving kids provider provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
4,518 (13.4%)
State avg 18.6%
Need help with daily activities
2,146 (6.4%)
State avg 6.1%
Median personal income
$872/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Language support in Preston
Preston has a large Greek-speaking community (5.7% 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
- 4 minutes
How Much Does Thriving Kids Provider Cost in Preston?
Thriving Kids Provider in Preston 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 Preston
Thriving Kids Provider in Preston 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 Preston
Finding thriving kids provider in Preston starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Preston 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 Preston
Provider counts by service type in Preston
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 Preston?
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 Preston?
There are currently 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Preston listed on Carevo.
How much does thriving kids provider cost in Preston?
Thriving Kids Provider in Preston 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 Preston?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Preston. 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 Preston?
Yes. Carevo lists 10 thriving kids provider providers serving Preston, 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 Preston 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 Preston?
You have the right to change your thriving kids provider provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Preston, 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 Preston?
Many thriving kids provider providers in Preston 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 Preston 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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