Service area · Melbourne's north
Home care in Thomastown.
Personal care, nursing and help around the house in Thomastown, 3074. It is about 15 km from the CBD, in the City of Whittlesea.
Care in Thomastown, close to home
Thomastown mixes residential streets with industry, centred on its station and the High Street shops. The homes are mostly post-war, the blocks are flat, and the suburb has a large and diverse community.
The 2021 Census counted 20,234 people in Thomastown, with a median age of 39. 21.8% of residents are 65 or over. Separate houses make up 84.3% of homes.
Thomastown sits in the City of Whittlesea, about 15 km from the CBD. Thomastown 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 Thomastown 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 Thomastown
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Getting to your place
Thomastown is about 15 km from the CBD, in the Whittlesea local government area. Thomastown 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 Thomastown 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 Thomastown
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 Thomastown
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Do you provide home care in Thomastown?
Yes. Thomastown 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 Thomastown?
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 Thomastown?
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 Thomastown?
The closest are Lalor, Reservoir and Fawkner. We cover them on the same run, so a carer who knows Thomastown usually knows the streets around it too.
Will I get the same carer in Thomastown?
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 Thomastown, and we cover them on the same run.
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