Paediatric allied health providers in Richmond, Victoria
Richmond VIC 3121 · also a suburb name in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS
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NDIS registered Serves Richmond + 29 other areas in VIC
- 4.4 on Google (13 reviews, Oct 2026)
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Registered for
- Early childhood supports, high-needs community nursing
- Team includes
- Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Occupational Therapist
About Viangelic
Viangelic is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they have 11 Carevo connections for this service, list Richmond in their service area and list occupational therapist as their profession. They are an NDIS registered provider offering paediatric allied health serving Richmond, Victoria. Their most frequently accepted Carevo enquiries concern cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Group and Centre Based Activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Early Childhood Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Therapeutic Supports · Specialised Supported Employment · Innovative Community Participation
- Business address on file
NDIS registered Serves Richmond + 142 other areas in VIC
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Registered for
- Specialist behaviour support, early childhood supports
- Team includes
- Art Therapist, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist
About Butter Fish Services
Butter Fish Services is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they have 2 Carevo connections for this service, list Richmond in their service area and list occupational therapist as their profession. They are an NDIS registered provider offering paediatric allied health serving Richmond, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Early Childhood Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Specialist Behaviour Support · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Support Coordination · Therapeutic Supports
NDIS registered · Aged care provider Serves Richmond + 12 other areas in VIC
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Team includes
- Physiotherapist
About Our Physio Co - Allied Health Professionals
Our Physio Co - Allied Health Professionals is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they have 3 Carevo connections for this service and list physiotherapist as their profession. They are an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider serving Richmond, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have accepted enquiries from families through Carevo. This does not establish that care was delivered. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Therapeutic Supports
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
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NDIS registered Serves Richmond
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · self-managed or plan-managed (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed)Private
- Team includes
- Psychologist
About Elucidate Psychology
Elucidate Psychology is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they are based in Richmond and list psychologist as their profession. They are an NDIS registered provider and lists psychologists among its professions. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Therapeutic Supports
- Business address on file
NDIS registered Serves Richmond + 4 other areas in VIC
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Registered for
- Early childhood supports
- Team includes
- Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist
About First Choice Allied Health
First Choice Allied Health is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they list speech pathologist as their profession. Based in Ascot Vale, Victoria, they are an NDIS registered provider offering paediatric allied health serving Richmond, Victoria. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Customised Prosthetics · Early Childhood Supports · Therapeutic Supports
- Business address on file
NDIS registered Serves Richmond
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Team includes
- Physiotherapist
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Therapeutic Supports
- Business address on file
NDIS registered · Aged care provider Serves Richmond + 1 other area in VIC
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)
- Registered for
- Early childhood supports
- Team includes
- Dietician, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist
About North Richmond Community Health
North Richmond Community Health is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they list speech pathologist as their profession. They are an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider offering paediatric allied health in Richmond, Victoria. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Early Childhood Supports · Therapeutic Supports
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
NDIS registered Serves Richmond
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Team includes
- Psychologist
About Mind of your own Psychology
Mind of your own Psychology is in the top 10 for paediatric allied health in Richmond because they list psychologist as their profession. Based in Richmond, Victoria, they are an NDIS registered provider and lists psychologists among its professions. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Therapeutic Supports
- Business address on file
NDIS registered Serves Richmond + 1 other area in VIC
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · self-managed or plan-managed (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed)Private
- Team includes
- Psychologist
About Hourglass Psychology
Hourglass Psychology is an NDIS registered provider in Richmond, Victoria and lists psychologists among its professions.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Therapeutic Supports
- Business address on file
NDIS registered Serves Richmond + 25 other areas in VIC
- Funding accepted
- NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
- Registered for
- Early childhood supports
- Team includes
- Occupational Therapist
About Ergo Therapy Group – In-Home Melbourne Occupational Therapy
Ergo Therapy Group - In-Home Melbourne Occupational Therapy is an NDIS registered provider serving Richmond, Victoria and lists occupational therapists among its professions.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Therapeutic Supports · Early Childhood Supports
- Business address on file
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About Paediatric Allied Health Providers in Richmond
This guide compares paediatric allied health providers in Richmond, ordered by service match, distance, register status and activity on Carevo. There are currently 11 paediatric allied health providers serving Richmond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Richmond?
Based on 38 accepted enquiries on Carevo in Richmond, providers accept enquiry details with a median of 1 minute. 87% of enquiries in Richmond have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 97% within 24 hours. This covers every service in Richmond, so it differs from the paediatric allied health providers figure below.
How many paediatric allied health providers are in Richmond?
There are currently 11 paediatric allied health providers serving Richmond listed on Carevo.
How much does paediatric allied health cost in Richmond?
Paediatric Allied Health Providers in Richmond typically costs Thriving Kids is government commissioned, so families will be connected to a funded service rather than paying a provider directly. No fee policy has been published. NDIS, Medicare or private rates apply to the providers listed here.. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.
How do I choose a paediatric allied health provider in Richmond?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Richmond. Use our directory to compare providers, check the registration details they report, and view their service offerings.
Can I choose my own paediatric allied health provider in Richmond?
Yes. Carevo lists 11 paediatric allied health providers serving Richmond, and you are free to choose the one that best fits your needs. You can compare providers by their services, reported registration, and coverage area before making a decision.
What qualifications should paediatric allied health providers in Richmond 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 paediatric allied health provider in Richmond?
You have the right to change your paediatric allied health provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Richmond, 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 paediatric allied health available on weekends in Richmond?
Many paediatric allied health providers in Richmond 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 paediatric allied health provider in Richmond 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 the registration details sourced from the public registers on their profile. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, you can also use non-registered providers for some services.
Care services available in Richmond
How many providers cover each type of support in Richmond.
How Much Does Paediatric Allied Health Providers Cost in Richmond?
Paediatric Allied Health Providers in Richmond typically costs Thriving Kids is government commissioned, so families will be connected to a funded service rather than paying a provider directly. No fee policy has been published. NDIS, Medicare or private rates apply to the providers listed here.. 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: NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Medicare Chronic Condition Management Plan, Private (Thriving Kids is commissioned separately and is not available through Carevo).
Source: NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27
What does paediatric allied health providers cost? Full pricing and funding guide
How to Pay for Paediatric Allied Health Providers in Richmond
Paediatric Allied Health Providers in Richmond can be funded through NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Medicare Chronic Condition Management Plan, Private (Thriving Kids is commissioned separately and is not available through Carevo). 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 Paediatric Allied Health Providers Is Like in Richmond
Finding paediatric allied health in Richmond starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with providers who list coverage of Richmond and surrounding areas. A listing is not an endorsement, so confirm registration and suitability yourself. Once connected, providers will typically arrange an initial consultation to discuss your support requirements, scheduling preferences, and any specific needs.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry 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
The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.
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 CommissionPaediatric Allied Health Providers at a glance
- Funding
- NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Medicare Chronic Condition Management Plan, Private (Thriving Kids is commissioned separately and is not available through Carevo)
- Availability
- Varies by provider; weekdays, some telehealth
- Wait time
- Confirm current availability and a start date directly with the provider
- Cost
- Thriving Kids is government commissioned, so families will be connected to a funded service rather than paying a provider directly. No fee policy has been published. NDIS, Medicare or private rates apply to the providers listed here.
- Hours
- By appointment
- Median enquiry acceptance
- 1 minute
Most requested support in Richmond
Based on 18 actual requests from participants and families in Richmond on Carevo.
Real care requests submitted by people in Richmond through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.
Care demand in Richmond
In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators in Richmond made 9 care requests through Carevo, and 28% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 45% NDIS, 9% Home Care Package or aged care, and 45% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.
Victoria Regulations & Compliance
In Victoria, NDIS providers may be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and registered providers comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Registration is mandatory only for specified supports and circumstances, such as specialist disability accommodation, plan management, and supports involving regulated restrictive practices. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may generally choose registered or unregistered providers; NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers. 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. Registered providers are audited by the NDIS Commission.
About Richmond
Richmond sits within the Yarra (City) council area, home to around 27,705 residents. Connecting with a paediatric allied health providers provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
3,445 (10.9%)
State avg 18.6%
Need help with daily activities
1,242 (3.9%)
State avg 6.1%
Median personal income
$1,376/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Nearest hospital
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Public transport
Multiple train lines via Richmond Station
Pharmacies
Richmond Pharmacy • Chemist Warehouse Bridge Road
Community support
Richmond Senior Citizens Centre • Vietnamese Community Victoria
Diverse inner suburb with large Vietnamese community. Mix of heritage homes and new apartments. Gentrifying area.
Generally flat. Victoria Street has good accessibility. Richmond Station has lift access.
Language support in Richmond
Richmond has a large Vietnamese-speaking community (5% of residents), so finding thriving kids in : paediatric allied health 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.
The response time above is based on 38 requests of all types in Richmond. We do not yet have enough thriving kids in : paediatric allied health providers requests in Richmond to report how many providers respond to a typical request here. How we calculate our numbers
How we rank providers
Rankings in Richmond use directory relevance and observable activity on Carevo: service match, distance, register-sourced status fields, whether an enquiry can reach the provider, and recent response and connection activity. Rankings are recalculated daily. They do not assess care quality or recommend a provider.
- 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 government program is not operating yet, and its services will be commissioned directly by government rather than chosen from a list, so it cannot be accessed through Carevo. The providers shown are the closest match on the criteria above and can be engaged now through the NDIS, Medicare or private payment.
- Activity on Carevo. We measure recent actions such as connecting on an enquiry, opening its contact details, responding, and an inquirer reporting whether a connection helped. These are platform activity signals, not an assessment of the support delivered.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Register-sourced status. NDIS registration fields come from the NDIS Commission provider register. Aged care approval fields come from the My Aged Care register. These statuses are ranking inputs, not Carevo endorsements, and you should confirm the current register entry before choosing a provider.
- Carevo enquiries. Providers who have paused requests from us are moved down among providers with the same relevance. They stay visible and are marked as not receiving Carevo enquiries.
- Recent activity. Providers active on Carevo recently (a connection, a login, or a profile update) get a small boost, the same signal shown as "Active this week" on their card. It is deliberately small: stronger relevance and condition evidence outweigh a recent login.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Richmond rank above those covering only the broader region.
What the enquiries status means
It answers one question: would a request sent through Carevo today actually reach them? It is not a rating, it is not about the provider's books, and it is not a statement about their capacity, their waiting list, or the quality of their care.
- Receiving
- At least one contact on their account is set up to receive new requests from us, and someone has signed in recently enough for us to say a person is there.
- Not receiving
- Every contact on the account has unsubscribed or paused, so we have no way to pass an enquiry on.
- No status shown
- We cannot tell either way, so we say nothing rather than label the provider. The account is set to receive enquiries, but nobody has signed in recently, or there are no contact details on file. It is not a negative mark, and most listings sit here.
A provider who is not receiving our enquiries may well be taking new clients directly. Providers set this themselves and can turn it back on at any time from their Carevo account or from any email we send them. Providers not receiving our enquiries are moved down the list and never hidden. It is refreshed daily, so a provider who resumes, or signs in, reappears within a day.
What the Carevo activity rating means
The Strong activity rating describes how a provider behaves on Carevo, not the care they deliver.
- Where it starts
- Every provider starts at a baseline of 50.
- What moves it
- Enquiries from the last 90 days. The strongest positive is a care seeker naming that provider as the one who helped them. The clearest negative is connecting on an enquiry and never opening the contact details.
- How it is kept honest
- Recalculated daily from scratch, shown only above the baseline and only with at least two scored signals, and removed automatically when either stops being true. It cannot be purchased.
It is not an endorsement, a recommendation, or an assessment of care quality, and we do not screen providers for complaints. Complaints are handled by the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. See the full activity rating methodology.
11
providers in Richmond
35,250
providers nationally
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