Service area · Melbourne's north
Home care in Northcote.
Care at home in Northcote: daily routines, housework, meals, transport and nursing. It is about 6 km from the CBD, in the City of Darebin.
Care in Northcote, close to home
Northcote runs along High Street, with the station, the Westgarth strip and the Merri Creek trails close by. Terraces, cottages and apartment buildings sit together, and the suburb has a strong mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals.
The 2021 Census counted 25,276 people in Northcote, with a median age of 37. 13.1% of residents are 65 or over. Homes are mixed: 49.1% separate houses and 22.8% flats or apartments.
Northcote sits in the City of Darebin, about 6 km from the CBD. Northcote station is in the suburb, which helps if you or a carer travel by train. We ask about the practical things before the first visit: stairs, parking, a lift, a key safe, a dog, or a driveway that is hard to turn into.
Our team covers Northcote as part of the Melbourne's north run. That means the same small group of carers, a phone number that reaches a person, and a rate confirmed before anything starts.
What we can help with in Northcote
Most people start with one thing, then add another when it is useful.
Getting to your place
Northcote is about 6 km from the CBD, in the Darebin local government area. Northcote station is in the suburb, which helps if you or a carer travel by train. Check the current timetable before you rely on it. Travel is built into the booking, and we tell you what it involves before the first visit.
Parking, steps and access change from street to street. Some blocks in Northcote have a long driveway and an easy front door; others have a steep path, a narrow lane or a lift. We ask, write it down, and brief the carer before the first visit.
What we need from you
Your address, the supports you want, and the days that matter. A brief from a hospital, an NDIS plan or a family member helps, but it is not essential. A conversation is enough to start.
Paying for care in Northcote
Three ways people usually fund support here.
- Private. You pay us directly, at the rate we agree before the first visit.
- NDIS. For self-managed and plan-managed participants, with invoices that match your plan.
- Support at Home. Ask us what applies to you. We will explain it plainly and tell you what we do not know.
Questions people ask in Northcote
If your question is not here, call us. A real person answers.
Do you provide home care in Northcote?
Yes. Northcote is part of our regular Melbourne's north run. Call us with your street and the days that matter, and we will confirm the visit before anything is booked.
What does home care cost in Northcote?
Our from-rates are the same across Melbourne: personal care from $85 an hour, domestic assistance from $83, nursing from $125. Your exact rate is confirmed before care starts. The cost estimator shows what a week or fortnight adds up to.
Can I use NDIS funding for support in Northcote?
Yes, if you are self-managed or plan-managed. We can provide personal care, daily living help, transport and nursing, and you claim the supports in your plan. We are not a plan manager and we do not hold your funds.
Which suburbs are near Northcote?
The closest are Thornbury, Fairfield and Fitzroy North. We cover them on the same run, so a carer who knows Northcote usually knows the streets around it too.
Will I get the same carer in Northcote?
Yes. Qualified nurses can come to you for wound care, medication, catheter and stoma care. Nursing starts at $125 an hour, and a registered nurse at $144.
Nearby suburbs
Care does not stop at a boundary. These are the suburbs closest to Northcote, and we cover them on the same run.
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Melbourne home care pricing and costs
Would you like to talk about care in Northcote?
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