Therapy services providers in Essendon, Victoria

Therapy services in Essendon support people with different needs across the suburb. In Essendon, Victoria, there are 33 therapy services listed, including options for both NDIS and aged care. People may look for therapy providers to help with function, communication, or mobility. At the 2021 Census, Essendon had a population of 21240 and a median age of 39. Neighbouring suburbs like Moonee Ponds and Strathmore also offer several therapy service options, giving local residents a chance to compare what’s available nearby.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Essendon, VIC — 33 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list therapy services 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 therapy services

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and other allied health supports. People in Essendon 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.

Essendon at a glance

Of the 745 Victoria suburbs we compare, Essendon is number 68 for therapy services listings, with 33. The most is Melbourne, with 363.

Therapy services near Essendon

These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Essendon with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Some therapy services listings in Essendon say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing), Turkish (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).

Who lists therapy services in Essendon

33 register listings for therapy services cover Essendon: 31 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Essendon had 21,240 residents with a median age of 39. 992 people (4.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 15.8% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,132 a week.

Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 9 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list support workers (21 of 33), community access (20 of 33), life skills (20 of 33), personal care (20 of 33) and domestic assistance (18 of 33).

The typical listing here records 9 supports; 5 of the 33 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Cathartic Consulting, Evado Studios Essendon, JRP Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (Aust).

26 of the 33 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Essendon cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 7 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 49.

Essendon has more therapy services 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.

Therapy services in Essendon: Local details

There are 33 therapy services listed in Essendon. Of these, 31 are NDIS providers and 2 offer aged care therapy. The typical provider lists about 9 different supports. Some of the most common supports in Essendon include support workers, community access, life skills, personal care, and domestic assistance. Five providers list only therapy services. Some local names include Cathartic Consulting, Evado Studios Essendon, JRP Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy (Aust).

Comparing therapy services in nearby suburbs

Essendon is surrounded by several suburbs with their own therapy service listings. Moonee Ponds has 32, Strathmore lists 11, and Niddrie has 18. Essendon North, Aberfeldie, and Essendon West also have local options. Melbourne, about 9 kilometres away, has 363 therapy service listings. Comparing nearby areas can help people see what supports or languages are available close to home.

Census information for Essendon at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Essendon had 21240 residents and a median weekly household income of 2132 dollars. About 992 people needed help with core activities, which is 4.7 percent of the population. This is lower than the Victorian average of 5.9 percent. The median age in Essendon was 39. These figures can help show local demand for therapy services and support needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Essendon 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 therapy services in Essendon

31 NDIS listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Essendon, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 31 NDIS providers listed in Essendon

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Essendon

2 aged care listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Essendon, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Essendon

Therapy services at a glance

Therapy services include allied health assessment and intervention intended to improve function, communication, mobility, independence or participation. The relevant profession and approach depend on the person’s goals and clinical needs; “therapy” is not one interchangeable service.

What therapy services may include

Read the full guide to therapy services: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these therapy services-specific checks when you contact providers in Essendon. 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 Essendon

Each number is how many register listings in Essendon list that support.

Therapy services in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about therapy services in Essendon

How many therapy services are listed in Essendon?

There are 33 therapy services listed in Essendon. Of these, 31 are NDIS providers and 2 are aged care therapy providers.

Which nearby suburbs also offer therapy services?

Nearby suburbs with therapy service listings include Moonee Ponds, Strathmore, Niddrie, Essendon North, Aberfeldie, and Essendon West. Melbourne, further away, has many more options.

What supports are commonly listed by Essendon providers?

Common supports include support workers, community access, life skills, personal care, domestic assistance, and transport. The typical provider lists about 9 supports.

What does the 2021 Census say about support needs in Essendon?

At the 2021 Census, 992 people in Essendon needed help with core activities. This was 4.7 percent of the population, which is lower than the Victorian average.

Are any therapy providers in Essendon listed as SolDirectory members?

There are currently 0 SolDirectory members among the therapy services listed in Essendon.

See all therapy services providers

Reading about Therapy services

All NDIS and aged care articles