Nursing providers in Melbourne, Victoria
Nursing in Melbourne connects people with a range of clinical care options in the city. Melbourne, located in Victoria, has a diverse population and a variety of Nursing providers. At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had 54,941 residents, with a median age of 29. There were 904 people needing help with core activities. This page shows information about Nursing providers in Melbourne, nearby areas, and related community facts to help you compare options.
This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Melbourne, VIC — 347 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list nursing among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.
About nursing
In-home clinical nursing, wound care and complex health supports. People in Melbourne and the surrounding Victoria area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Melbourne at a glance
Melbourne has the most nursing listings of the 671 Victoria suburbs we compare, with 347.
Nursing near Melbourne
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Melbourne with register listings for nursing. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Nursing in Southbank (21 listings, about 1 km)
- Nursing in Carlton (25 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in South Wharf (5 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Fitzroy (17 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in East Melbourne (33 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Docklands (16 listings, about 2 km)
Some nursing listings in Melbourne say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (2 listings), Arabic (1 listing), Cantonese (1 listing), Dari (1 listing) and Indonesian (1 listing).
Who lists nursing in Melbourne
347 register listings for nursing cover Melbourne: 330 on the NDIS Commission register and 17 on the My Aged Care register.
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. 165 cover 5 or fewer areas, 122 cover 6 to 25 areas, 53 cover 26 to 100 areas and 7 cover more than 100 areas. 108 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include nursing here also list support workers (333 of 347), personal care (331 of 347), domestic assistance (309 of 347), transport (308 of 347) and community access (301 of 347).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ability Aid Support, Ability Empower, Absa Care and Aladin disability service.
269 of the 347 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Melbourne cover 19 different supports. Nursing is number 11 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 602.
Melbourne has more nursing listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.
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.
Nursing providers in Melbourne and nearby suburbs
There are 347 Nursing providers listed in Melbourne. In nearby areas, East Melbourne has 33, Carlton has 25, and Southbank has 21. Fitzroy and Docklands have 17 and 16 providers listed, while South Wharf has 5. Dandenong, located 29 km away, has 128 listings. Comparing these numbers can help when looking at options in and around Melbourne.
Nursing supports and services available in Melbourne
Nursing services in Melbourne may include clinical assessment, care planning, wound care, continence support, medication management, and more. Providers may also offer training for support workers, communication with treating practitioners, and the management of clinical records. There are 19 different supports listed in Melbourne, and the typical provider offers 11 supports. Support workers are listed by 333 providers and personal care by 331.
Community and language diversity in Melbourne
At the 2021 Census, 1.6 percent of Melbourne residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state average of 5.9 percent. The city’s population includes speakers of Vietnamese, Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, and Indonesian, with 2 listings offering Vietnamese and 1 each for the other languages. This diversity may be a consideration when looking for a provider who can communicate in a preferred language.
Comparing Nursing options in Melbourne
Melbourne has the highest number of Nursing listings in Victoria, with 347 providers. Of these, 269 have a website listed. No provider in Melbourne lists only Nursing as their service. People can compare options in Melbourne with those in nearby suburbs such as Southbank and Carlton, which have 21 and 25 listings respectively. This information may assist in making decisions about Nursing services in the area.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Melbourne yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.
Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.
NDIS register listings for nursing in Melbourne
330 NDIS listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Melbourne, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- United for Care Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
- Glow Health Care Australia Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
- Network of Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Hope & Heal Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Mascot Care Community access, Support workers, Personal care
- Number 1 Care Provider Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Personal care
See all 330 NDIS providers listed in Melbourne
Aged care register listings for nursing in Melbourne
17 aged care listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Melbourne, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Australian Unity Home Health Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Australian Unity Retirement Living Management Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- The CareSide (NDIS) Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Amicis Aged Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- HCA Home Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Dulcie Home Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 17 aged care providers listed in Melbourne
Nursing at a glance
Community nursing provides clinical care in a person’s home or community, such as wound, continence, medication or complex health support. The required clinician, delegation and funding pathway depend on the task, clinical risk and whether the need belongs to disability, aged care or the health system.
What nursing may include
- Clinical assessment, care planning and review within the nurse’s professional scope.
- Wound, continence, catheter, medication, diabetes or other community nursing support where appropriate.
- Training and competency assessment for support workers when delegation is lawful and clinically suitable.
- Communication with treating practitioners and escalation when health status changes.
- Clinical records, infection control and management of equipment or consumables connected with care.
Read the full guide to nursing: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these nursing-specific checks when you contact providers in Melbourne. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration and qualifications
Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.
Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?
Worker screening and safeguards
Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.
Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?
Availability and continuity
A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.
Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?
Pricing and funding
Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.
Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?
Other supports listed in Melbourne
Each number is how many register listings in Melbourne list that support.
- Personal care in Melbourne (559)
- Domestic assistance in Melbourne (547)
- Transport in Melbourne (510)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne (464)
- Support coordination in Melbourne (449)
- Therapy services in Melbourne (363)
- Plan management in Melbourne (98)
Nursing in other Victoria suburbs
- Nursing in Geelong (137)
- Nursing in Tarneit (129)
- Nursing in Dandenong (128)
- Nursing in Werribee (126)
- Nursing in Cranbourne (123)
- Nursing in Clyde North (111)
- Nursing in Craigieburn (99)
- Nursing in Frankston (91)
- Nursing in Truganina (88)
- Nursing in Pakenham (85)
- Nursing in Point Cook (84)
- Nursing in Cranbourne West (81)
Questions about nursing in Melbourne
How many Nursing providers are listed in Melbourne?
There are 347 Nursing providers listed in Melbourne. This is the highest number for any suburb in Victoria.
What supports are commonly available from Nursing providers in Melbourne?
Common supports include clinical assessment, wound care, continence support, medication management, training for support workers, and communication with treating practitioners.
How does Melbourne compare to nearby suburbs for Nursing listings?
Melbourne has 347 Nursing listings. Nearby, East Melbourne has 33, Carlton has 25, and Southbank has 21. Dandenong, further away, has 128 listings.
What percentage of Melbourne residents needed help with core activities?
At the 2021 Census, 1.6 percent of Melbourne residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state average.
Are language options available with Nursing providers in Melbourne?
Some providers in Melbourne offer services in Vietnamese, Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, and Indonesian, with 2 listings for Vietnamese and 1 each for the others.
Reading about Nursing
- Nursing and health supports at home: where the NDIS fits: The NDIS funds supports related to disability, while the health system covers other care. Here is how to make sense of the boundary and what to ask a nurse or provider.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.
- Moving to a new town or state with the NDIS: a practical checklist: Your plan travels with you, but your providers may not. Here is what to sort out before, during and after a move.