NDIS providers in Melbourne, VIC

The NDIS Commission register of registered providers lists 758 providers in Melbourne. This register shows what is recorded for each provider in Melbourne, Victoria. It does not confirm capacity or endorsement. At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had a population of 54,941. Of these, 904 people needed help with core activities. This page helps you see which supports are listed, how many providers serve the area, and how Melbourne compares to nearby suburbs like Carlton or Southbank.

758 providers are listed on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Melbourne, VIC.

The supports listed most often here are support workers (587), personal care (544), domestic assistance (534).

Supports listed in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne

Among the 877 Victoria suburbs with NDIS listings, Melbourne is the busiest, with 758 listings.

The closest suburbs with NDIS listings are Southbank (41 listings, about 1 km), Carlton (51 listings, about 2 km), Fitzroy (36 listings, about 2 km) and East Melbourne (50 listings, about 2 km).

At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had 54,941 residents with a median age of 29. 904 people (1.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 6.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,448 a week.

Reach varies. 408 cover 5 or fewer areas, 237 cover 6 to 25 areas, 102 cover 26 to 100 areas and 11 cover more than 100 areas. 202 are listed in more than one state.

The supports listed most often are support workers (587 of 758), personal care (544 of 758), domestic assistance (534 of 758), transport (497 of 758), community access (494 of 758) and life skills (477 of 758).

The typical listing here records 9 supports; 91 of the 758 record only one.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ability Aid Support, Ability Empower, Above & Beyond Co and Absa Care.

582 of the 758 listings link to their own website.

Some listings say on their own websites that they support Arabic (3 listings), Vietnamese (3 listings), Cantonese (2 listings), Italian (2 listings) and Mandarin (2 listings).

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.

About the NDIS Commission register of registered providers

The NDIS Commission register of registered providers lists providers who are registered to deliver NDIS supports in Melbourne. Each listing shows information recorded on the public register. There are 758 listings for Melbourne, and 19 different supports are listed in the suburb. The register does not confirm if a provider currently has capacity, nor does it indicate quality or endorsement.

Melbourne provider numbers and supports

Melbourne has more registered NDIS providers than any other suburb in Victoria, with 758 listings. Of these, 582 providers have a website listed. Support workers are the most common support, appearing in 587 listings. Other frequently listed supports include personal care, domestic assistance, and transport. The typical provider in Melbourne lists 9 different supports.

Comparing Melbourne with nearby suburbs

Nearby areas such as Southbank, Carlton, and North Melbourne offer additional options. For example, Carlton has 51 registered providers, while Southbank lists 41. North Melbourne has 56. By comparing these numbers with Melbourne’s 758 listings, readers can see the difference in provider choice between central Melbourne and its neighbouring suburbs.

Census insights for Melbourne at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had a population of 54,941 and a median age of 29. About 1.6 percent of residents needed help with core activities, compared to 5.9 percent in Victoria. The median weekly household income was $1,448. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over was 6.3, lower than the state average of 16.8.

Frequently asked questions

What does the NDIS Commission register of registered providers show?

The register lists providers registered to deliver NDIS supports in Melbourne. It shows only what is recorded on the public register and does not confirm provider capacity or endorsement.

How many NDIS providers are listed in Melbourne?

There are 758 NDIS providers listed for Melbourne. This is the highest number of registered providers for any suburb in Victoria.

Which supports are most commonly listed in Melbourne?

Support workers appear in 587 listings. Other common supports include personal care, domestic assistance, and transport. Providers typically list 9 supports each.

How does Melbourne compare to nearby suburbs for provider numbers?

Melbourne has 758 registered NDIS providers. Nearby suburbs such as Carlton have 51, Southbank has 41, and North Melbourne has 56.

What percentage of Melbourne residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 1.6 percent of Melbourne’s population needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state average of 5.9 percent.

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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