Visionary Respite and Care

Visionary Respite and Care holds a 5/5 rating across 24 public reviews. The provider consistently scores in the top tier of their category.

Visionary Respite and Care's pricing falls in the "Contact for quote" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.

Visionary Respite and Care is primarily based in Gold Coast, Australia, and serves clients across Gold Coast and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.

Our independent ranking of the top ndis provider in Australia includes Provider+, Tibii Disability Support Services, OSAN Ability. Each has different strengths — see our comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.

Start with the NDIS Provider Finder (ndis.gov.au), but supplement with: NDS provider directory, peer recommendations from other participants in your area, support groups (Carers Australia, condition-specific groups), and our matching service. Look for: NDIS registration (required for NDIA-managed plans), specific experience with your disability, hourly rates within or below the NDIS price guide, low staff turnover (high turnover = high disruption for you), good communication, and willingness to work flexibly with your goals.

Plan management is FREE for the participant — it's funded separately by the NDIS in addition to your other supports. Standard funding: $232.35 setup fee + $99.39/month ongoing (2026 rates). You can ask for plan management to be added to your plan at any time during a plan review. Plan-managed plans give you flexibility to use both registered and unregistered providers, while the plan manager handles claims, payments, and budget tracking. Most participants choose plan management for this reason.

You can change providers at any time. Steps: 1) Give written notice to the current provider per your service agreement (typically 2-4 weeks). 2) Find a new provider and sign a service agreement. 3) Inform your plan manager (if applicable) of the change. 4) Update your support coordinator if you have one. There's no penalty or NDIA approval needed to change providers. If a provider isn't meeting your needs, you have the right to switch — and most experienced participants change providers multiple times across their NDIS journey.