Understanding NDIS Services for People with Disability in Melbourne
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced to provide eligible Australians with access to the care and support they need to live a full and independent life. If you’re based in Melbourne and living with a disability, understanding how NDIS services work is the first step toward building a personalised support plan that meets your everyday needs and long-term goals.
At Esse Care, we are a fully compliant NDIS registered provider in Melbourne, helping participants access in-home support, community services, and clinical care through the NDIS. We’re here to simplify the process and offer services you can trust—without jargon or confusion.
What Are NDIS Services?
NDIS services refer to the range of supports that can be funded through your NDIS plan. These include practical day-to-day assistance, therapy, equipment, transport, and more. Services are tailored to your individual needs and funded under different categories depending on your plan.
Some of the most common types of NDIS services include:
- Core Supports: Help with daily activities such as personal care, household tasks, meal prep, and social participation
- Capacity Building Supports: Skill development, therapy services (e.g. occupational therapy or physiotherapy), and help with goal achievement
- Capital Supports: Larger one-off purchases such as mobility equipment, home modifications, or assistive technology
NDIS services are flexible and are meant to adapt as your needs and goals evolve over time.
Who Can Access NDIS Services?
To be eligible for the NDIS, you must:
- Be under the age of 65 at the time of application
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (or hold a Protected Special Category Visa)
- Have a permanent and significant disability that impacts your ability to take part in daily activities
Once approved, you’ll receive an NDIS plan that outlines your goals and allocates funding for specific support categories. From there, you can choose the providers you’d like to work with—whether they’re registered or unregistered.
Why Work with a Registered NDIS Provider in Melbourne?
Working with a registered NDIS provider like Esse Care ensures that your services meet the national quality and safeguarding standards. Registered providers can work with participants who are NDIA-managed, and they must follow strict protocols around service delivery, safety, reporting, and transparency.
Benefits of choosing a registered provider include:
- Peace of mind with background-checked staff
- Clear service agreements and pricing
- Clinical oversight for health-related supports
- Eligibility to work with all funding types (NDIA, plan-managed, or self-managed)
Esse Care has been trusted across Melbourne for over 35 years, offering not just compliant care—but care that is compassionate, honest, and reliable.
NDIS Services We Offer at Esse Care
Our team provides a wide range of NDIS-funded support options across Melbourne, including:
- In-home disability support (personal care, meal prep, domestic help)
- Community access (transport to events, appointments, shopping)
- Allied health (physiotherapy, occupational therapy)
- Respite and overnight support
- Support coordination and help navigating your NDIS plan
We customise every service based on your unique goals and care needs. Whether you need short-term support or ongoing care, we’re ready to assist.
How to Start Using NDIS Services
Getting started with NDIS services involves the following steps:
- Apply to the NDIS: Submit an Access Request through the NDIA
- Planning meeting: Work with an NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator to identify your needs
- Choose your providers: Select trusted organisations like Esse Care to deliver your services
- Start your support: Once your plan is approved, we begin working with you to implement it
If you already have an active plan and want to switch providers, we’ll make the transition simple and hassle-free.
Service Locations Across Melbourne
Esse Care provides NDIS services throughout Greater Melbourne, including but not limited to:
- North Melbourne (Preston, Coburg, Broadmeadows)
- West Melbourne (Footscray, Sunshine, St Albans)
- South East (Dandenong, Clayton, Narre Warren)
- Inner city & CBD
Wherever you are, our mobile team of support workers and allied health professionals are ready to visit you at home.
Work with a Trusted NDIS Provider in Melbourne
At Esse Care, we combine clinical experience with personalised, ethical service. Our multilingual team delivers disability services across Melbourne that are culturally sensitive, tailored to your needs, and designed to help you live more independently and confidently.
Looking for NDIS providers in Melbourne you can trust? We’re ready to help you make the most of your plan and feel supported every step of the way.
👉 Contact Esse Care today to learn more or request a free consultation.
