Therapy services providers in Upwey, Victoria

Therapy services in Upwey support people with a range of needs, including those funded by the NDIS or aged care programs. Upwey is located in Victoria and had a population of 6818 at the 2021 Census. In this suburb, there are 17 local listings for therapy services, with 15 registered for NDIS and 2 for aged care. People in Upwey and nearby areas can compare options to find supports that match their goals. This page outlines what is available locally and how Upwey compares to surrounding suburbs for therapy services.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Upwey, VIC — 17 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 Upwey 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.

Upwey at a glance

Of the 745 Victoria suburbs we compare, Upwey is number 169 for therapy services listings, with 17. The most is Melbourne, with 363.

Therapy services near Upwey

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

Who lists therapy services in Upwey

17 register listings for therapy services cover Upwey: 15 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Upwey had 6,818 residents with a median age of 41. 259 people (3.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 14.7% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,171 a week.

Reach varies. 1 covers 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list personal care (15 of 17), support workers (15 of 17), domestic assistance (14 of 17), life skills (14 of 17) and transport (14 of 17).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 1 of the 17 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Allied Care Australia Company.

12 of the 17 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Upwey cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 2 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 18.

Upwey has more therapy services listings than 4 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 Upwey

Upwey has 17 therapy services listings. Of these, 15 are registered to provide NDIS supports and 2 offer aged care services. There are 18 different supports listed in Upwey, with each provider typically offering about 11 supports. One provider in Upwey lists only therapy services. The most common supports include personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, life skills, transport, and community access.

Comparing Upwey with nearby suburbs

If you want to compare therapy services, nearby suburbs offer further choices. Tecoma, just 1 km away, has 3 therapy services listings. Belgrave, 3 km from Upwey, offers 12 listings. Ferntree Gully, 5 km away, has 35 listings, while Boronia, 7 km from Upwey, has 32. The larger centre of Dandenong, 14 km away, has 125 therapy services listings. Looking at nearby areas can give you more options when considering therapy services.

Therapy services and the Upwey community

At the 2021 Census, Upwey had a population of 6818. The median age was 41. There were 259 people who needed help with core activities, making up 3.8 percent of the population. This is lower than the Victorian average of 5.9 percent and the national average of 5.8 percent. About 14.7 percent of people in Upwey were aged 65 or over.

What therapy services can include

Therapy services may involve allied health assessment and intervention. These can focus on function, communication, mobility, independence or participation. The approach and profession involved depend on individual goals and needs. Supports might include assessment, collaborative goal setting, intervention plans, direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations, and training for families or support workers if appropriate. Progress is often reviewed and reported by the provider.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Upwey 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 Upwey

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

See all 15 NDIS providers listed in Upwey

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Upwey

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Upwey

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 Upwey. 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 Upwey

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

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Questions about therapy services in Upwey

How many therapy services providers are listed in Upwey?

There are 17 therapy services listings in Upwey. Of these, 15 are registered for NDIS supports and 2 for aged care services.

How does Upwey compare to nearby suburbs for therapy services?

Upwey has 17 listings. Nearby Tecoma has 3, Belgrave has 12, Ferntree Gully has 35, and Boronia has 32. Dandenong, further away, has 125 listings.

What supports are most common among Upwey therapy services?

The most commonly listed supports in Upwey are personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, life skills, transport, and community access.

What does the 2021 Census say about Upwey's community needs?

At the 2021 Census, 259 people in Upwey needed help with core activities, which is 3.8 percent of the local population.

Are there therapy services in Upwey that provide only this service?

Yes, one listing in Upwey is for a provider that lists only therapy services.

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