Therapy services providers in Northcote, Victoria

Therapy services in Northcote, Victoria are available from a range of local providers. Northcote, located in inner Melbourne, has 22 therapy services listings. Of these, 20 are registered for NDIS and 2 for aged care. At the 2021 Census, Northcote had a population of 25276, with 1275 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines local therapy options, nearby suburb comparisons, and some key facts to help you explore your choices.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Northcote, VIC — 22 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 Northcote 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.

Northcote at a glance

Of the 745 Victoria suburbs we compare, Northcote is number 122 for therapy services listings, with 22. The most is Melbourne, with 363.

Therapy services near Northcote

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

Some therapy services listings in Northcote 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 Northcote

22 register listings for therapy services cover Northcote: 20 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Northcote had 25,276 residents with a median age of 37. 1,275 people (5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 13.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,287 a week.

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

Listings that include therapy services here also list community access (14 of 22), nursing (14 of 22), personal care (14 of 22), domestic assistance (13 of 22) and respite care (13 of 22).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 2 of the 22 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Bodyfit Physio, Dee Wardrop Speech Pathology Services Pt, Gravity Float And Wellness and Maree CARE.

21 of the 22 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Northcote cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 6 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 28.

Northcote 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 providers in Northcote

There are 22 therapy services listings in Northcote. These include providers such as Bodyfit Physio and Dee Wardrop Speech Pathology Services Pt. Most listings offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 10 different supports. There are 21 listings that include a website. Two providers in Northcote focus only on therapy services. Local supports often include community access, nursing, personal care, domestic assistance, respite care and life skills.

Comparing Northcote with nearby suburbs

Northcote has 22 therapy services listings. Nearby Thornbury has 19, Fairfield lists 17, and Fitzroy North has 12. If you are looking for even more options, Melbourne is about 6 km away and has 363 therapy services listings. Comparing these numbers may help you decide where to search for providers. Each suburb may offer different supports or languages, so you might wish to check listings in more than one location.

Census insights for Northcote at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Northcote had a population of 25276. The median age was 37. There were 1275 people needing help with core activities, making up 5 percent of the population. This is lower than the 5.9 percent for Victoria. The proportion of people aged 65 and over in Northcote was 13.1 percent, less than the state’s 16.8 percent.

What therapy services can include

Therapy services may include assessment of function, communication, mobility, behaviour, or daily activities. Providers may work with individuals to develop goals and intervention plans. Services can involve direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations, or strategies for daily life. Training for family, carers or support workers may be available when appropriate. Progress reviews and reports are often part of the service.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Northcote 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 Northcote

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

See all 20 NDIS providers listed in Northcote

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Northcote

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Northcote

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 Northcote. 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 Northcote

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

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Questions about therapy services in Northcote

How many therapy services providers are listed in Northcote?

There are 22 therapy services listings in Northcote. Of these, 20 are registered for NDIS and 2 are registered for aged care.

How does Northcote compare to nearby suburbs for therapy services?

Northcote has 22 therapy services listings. Thornbury has 19, Fairfield has 17, and Fitzroy North has 12. Melbourne, further away, has 363 listings.

What languages are available from therapy services in Northcote?

Some therapy services in Northcote list Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Each of these languages is available from one provider.

What proportion of Northcote residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 1275 people in Northcote needed help with core activities. This was 5 percent of the suburb’s population.

What types of supports are commonly listed by therapy services in Northcote?

Common supports include community access, nursing, personal care, domestic assistance, respite care, and life skills. Most providers list several types of support.

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