Therapy services providers in Melbourne, Victoria

Therapy services in Melbourne support a wide range of needs for people in the area. Melbourne, located in Victoria, has a diverse population and many individuals looking for allied health assessment and intervention. At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had 54,941 residents, with 904 people needing help with core activities. The suburb offers a variety of therapy providers and supports, making it a central location for those seeking these services.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Melbourne, VIC — 363 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 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 therapy services listings of the 745 Victoria suburbs we compare, with 363.

Therapy services near Melbourne

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

Some therapy services listings in Melbourne say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (2 listings), Italian (2 listings), Mandarin (2 listings), Spanish (2 listings) and Vietnamese (2 listings).

Who lists therapy services in Melbourne

363 register listings for therapy services cover Melbourne: 354 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 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. 171 cover 5 or fewer areas, 132 cover 6 to 25 areas, 53 cover 26 to 100 areas and 7 cover more than 100 areas. 118 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list support workers (283 of 363), personal care (265 of 363), community access (254 of 363), life skills (244 of 363) and transport (244 of 363).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 39 of the 363 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aged Care Physiotherapy, Aladin disability service, Anesty Health and Aw Professionals In Care.

282 of the 363 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Melbourne cover 19 different supports. Therapy services is number 10 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 602.

Melbourne 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 options in Melbourne

There are 363 therapy services providers listed in Melbourne. Of these, 354 are registered for NDIS, and 9 are listed for aged care. The suburb has 19 types of supports available, with a typical provider offering 10 supports. Some local providers include Aged Care Physiotherapy, Aladin disability service, Anesty Health, and Aw Professionals In Care. Listings in Melbourne are varied, with 39 offering only therapy services and 282 including a website link.

Nearby suburbs for therapy services comparison

If you are considering options outside Melbourne, nearby suburbs also have therapy service providers. For example, Southbank has 16 listings, Carlton has 27, and East Melbourne offers 36. Fitzroy has 24, Docklands has 15, and South Wharf has 4. Dandenong, located further out, has 125 listings. Comparing numbers in these areas may help you decide where to look based on your needs or location.

Census details for Melbourne at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had a median age of 29 and a median weekly household income of 1,448 dollars. Of the population, 1.6 percent needed help with core activities. The percentage of people aged 65 and over was 6.3. This is lower than the average for Victoria, which was 16.8 percent. These figures may provide context when considering therapy services in the area.

What therapy services include

Therapy services can involve assessment and intervention in areas such as function, communication, mobility, and daily activities. They may include direct sessions, home programs, recommendations for equipment, or training for carers. The specific approach depends on the person’s goals and the profession involved. Therapy is not a single service but covers a range of allied health supports.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services 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 therapy services in Melbourne

354 NDIS listings include therapy services 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.

See all 354 NDIS providers listed in Melbourne

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Melbourne

9 aged care listings include therapy services 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.

See all 9 aged care providers listed in Melbourne

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 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.

Therapy services in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about therapy services in Melbourne

How many therapy services providers are listed in Melbourne?

There are 363 therapy services providers listed in Melbourne. Of these, 354 are registered for NDIS and 9 are listed for aged care.

Which nearby suburbs have therapy services listings?

Nearby suburbs with therapy services listings include Southbank with 16, Carlton with 27, East Melbourne with 36, Fitzroy with 24, Docklands with 15, and South Wharf with 4.

What supports are commonly provided by therapy services in Melbourne?

Providers in Melbourne typically offer 10 supports. Common supports include support workers, personal care, community access, life skills, transport, and domestic assistance.

What percentage of Melbourne’s population 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 was based on a total population of 54,941.

Are there therapy services providers in Melbourne who list only this service?

Yes, there are 39 providers in Melbourne who list only therapy services. Others may offer therapy alongside additional supports.

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