NDIS providers in Ararat, VIC

The NDIS Commission register of registered providers lists 20 providers in Ararat. This register records providers who have completed registration with the NDIS Commission for services in Ararat, Victoria. Listings show the supports each provider offers and whether they have a website. At the 2021 Census, Ararat had a population of 8,500, with 720 people needing help with core activities. This page presents the public register for Ararat to help you see which supports are available locally and compare with nearby areas such as Stawell and Avoca.

20 providers are listed on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Ararat, VIC.

The supports listed most often here are therapy services (13), community access (12), personal care (10).

Supports listed in Ararat, VIC

Each number is how many listings in this area list that support.

SDA is Specialist Disability Accommodation: purpose-built homes for people with very high support needs. SIL is Supported Independent Living: help with daily tasks in a shared or own home. Both are funded through an NDIS plan, and a listing here does not mean a provider has a vacancy.

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Who is listed in Ararat

Among the 877 Victoria suburbs with NDIS listings, Ararat is number 253, with 20 listings. The most is Melbourne, with 758.

The closest suburbs with NDIS listings are Stawell (11 listings, about 29 km), Illawarra (4 listings, about 31 km), Lexton (4 listings, about 52 km) and Avoca (5 listings, about 53 km).

At the 2021 Census, Ararat had 8,500 residents with a median age of 45. 720 people (8.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 24.2% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,216 a week.

Reach varies. 13 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 1 covers 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

The supports listed most often are therapy services (13 of 20), community access (12 of 20), personal care (10 of 20), support workers (10 of 20), domestic assistance (9 of 20) and transport (8 of 20).

The typical listing here records 6 supports; 5 of the 20 record only one.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ararat Physio & Co, Ararat Taxi Services, Ararat Wellness and Ararat Wellness Centre.

17 of the 20 listings link to their own website.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

NDIS Commission register of registered providers in Ararat

There are 20 providers listed for Ararat on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers. Of these, 17 have a website recorded. The register shows what supports each provider is registered to deliver. In Ararat, 19 different supports are listed. Some providers offer just one support, while others list several. The register does not confirm if a provider currently has capacity or if they are suitable for your needs. It simply records their registration status and the supports they are approved to deliver.

Supports and provider variety in Ararat

Providers in Ararat list a range of supports. The most commonly listed support is Therapy services, with 13 providers. Community access is next, with 12 providers. Personal care and support workers are each listed by 10 providers. Domestic assistance is offered by 9, and transport by 8. On average, a provider in Ararat lists 6 different supports. Some are more specialised, with 5 providers listing only one support. Local names include Ararat Physio & Co, Ararat Taxi Services, Ararat Wellness, and Ararat Wellness Centre.

Comparing Ararat with nearby towns

If you are comparing options, nearby Stawell has 11 providers listed on the register, while Avoca has 5. Illawarra and Lexton each have 4. Ararat has more registered providers than these neighbouring areas. The register for Ararat may help you see a broader range of listed supports. For those looking for different locations, Melbourne has the highest number of listings in Victoria, with 758.

Census insights for Ararat at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Ararat had a population of 8,500. The median age was 45. There were 720 people needing help with core activities, making up 8.5 percent of residents. This is higher than the 5.9 percent for Victoria overall. The median weekly household income was $1,216. Ararat also had a higher percentage of people aged 65 and over, at 24.2 percent, compared to 16.8 percent for Victoria. These figures give context to the need for supports in the area.

Frequently asked questions

What does the NDIS Commission register of registered providers show for Ararat?

The register lists 20 providers in Ararat, showing which supports they are registered to deliver. It includes details such as the supports offered and whether the provider has a website.

How many providers in Ararat have a website listed?

Of the 20 registered providers in Ararat, 17 have a website recorded on the register. This information is shown in each listing.

How does Ararat compare to nearby towns for registered NDIS providers?

Ararat has 20 registered providers. Nearby Stawell has 11, Avoca has 5, and Illawarra and Lexton each have 4. This means Ararat has more providers listed than these nearby areas.

What are the most common supports listed by providers in Ararat?

Therapy services are listed by 13 providers. Community access appears with 12, while personal care and support workers are each listed by 10 providers in Ararat.

Does the register show if providers have capacity or are endorsed?

No, the register only records registration details and supports for each provider. It does not confirm capacity, quality, or endorsement.

Check before you engage. Listings are based on NDIS Commission register of registered providers data and may be out of date. To confirm a provider’s current status, search the official register at NDIS Commission’s “Find a registered provider”. A listing does not show whether a provider has capacity to take on new people. Based on Commonwealth of Australia (NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission) data. See data sources and attribution. We re-import the register every month. Report an error or request removal. We reply to every request within 5 business days. If you are an individual, such as a sole trader, listed under your own name, you can ask us to change or remove that listing.

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