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12 of 37 services shown · Estimate uses weekday prices
Published service prices ordered consistently by common family care decisions, category and service.
Service
WeekdayUsed for estimate
Outside standard hoursWeekdays, early or late
Saturday
Sunday
Public holiday
Estimate
General house cleaningEveryday living · per hour
Weekday$77
Outside standard hours$96
Saturday$116
Sunday$154
Public holiday$193
Shopping assistanceEveryday living · per hour
Weekday$77
Outside standard hours$96
Saturday$116
Sunday$154
Public holiday$193
Laundry servicesEveryday living · per hour
Weekday$77
Outside standard hours$96
Saturday$116
Sunday$154
Public holiday$193
Meal preparationEveryday living · per hour
Weekday$77
Outside standard hours$96
Saturday$116
Sunday$154
Public holiday$193
Meal deliveryEveryday living · per meal
Weekday$20
Outside standard hours$20
Saturday$20
Sunday$20
Public holiday$20
GardeningEveryday living · per hour
Weekday$100
Outside standard hours$125
Saturday$150
Sunday$200
Public holiday$250
Assistance with home maintenance and repairsEveryday living · per hour
Weekday$120
Outside standard hours$150
Saturday$180
Sunday$240
Public holiday$300
Registered nurse clinical careClinical care · per hour
Weekday$160
Outside standard hours$200
Saturday$240
Sunday$320
Public holiday$400
Nursing assistant clinical careClinical care · per hour
Weekday$150
Outside standard hours$188
Saturday$225
Sunday$300
Public holiday$375
Occupational therapyClinical care · per hour
Weekday$175
Outside standard hours$175
Saturday$175
Sunday$175
Public holiday$175
PhysiotherapyClinical care · per hour
Weekday$180
Outside standard hours$180
Saturday$180
Sunday$180
Public holiday$180
Speech pathologyClinical care · per hour
Weekday$180
Outside standard hours$180
Saturday$180
Sunday$180
Public holiday$180
Diet or nutritionClinical care · per hour
Weekday$160
Outside standard hours$160
Saturday$160
Sunday$160
Public holiday$160
PodiatryClinical care · per hour
Weekday$160
Outside standard hours$160
Saturday$160
Sunday$160
Public holiday$160
Social workClinical care · per hour
Weekday$200
Outside standard hours$200
Saturday$200
Sunday$200
Public holiday$200
PsychologyClinical care · per hour
Weekday$230
Outside standard hours$230
Saturday$230
Sunday$230
Public holiday$230
Allied health assistanceClinical care · per hour
Weekday$130
Outside standard hours$130
Saturday$130
Sunday$130
Public holiday$130
Counselling or psychotherapyClinical care · per hour
Weekday$210
Outside standard hours$210
Saturday$210
Sunday$210
Public holiday$210
Exercise physiologyClinical care · per hour
Weekday$160
Outside standard hours$160
Saturday$160
Sunday$160
Public holiday$160
Direct transportIndependence · per trip
Weekday$60
Outside standard hours$60
Saturday$60
Sunday$60
Public holiday$60
Indirect transportIndependence · per trip
Weekday$60No typical price
Outside standard hours$60
Saturday$60
Sunday$60
Public holiday$60
Home support care managementClinical care · per hour
Weekday$150No typical price
Outside standard hours$188
Saturday$225
Sunday$300
Public holiday$375
Home support restorative care managementClinical care · per hour
Weekday$170No typical price
Outside standard hours$213
Saturday$255
Sunday$340
Public holiday$425
Assistance with self-care and activities of daily livingClinical care from 1 Oct 2026 · per hour
Weekday$79No typical price
Outside standard hours$99
Saturday$119
Sunday$158
Public holiday$198
Assistance with self-administration of medicationsClinical care from 1 Oct 2026 · per hour
Weekday$79No typical price
Outside standard hours$99
Saturday$119
Sunday$158
Public holiday$198
Continence management (non-clinical)Clinical care from 1 Oct 2026 · per hour
Weekday$79No typical price
Outside standard hours$99
Saturday$119
Sunday$158
Public holiday$198
Individual social supportIndependence · per hour
Weekday$79No typical price
Outside standard hours$99
Saturday$119
Sunday$158
Public holiday$198
Group social supportIndependence · per hour
Weekday$79No typical price
Outside standard hours$99
Saturday$119
Sunday$158
Public holiday$198
Assistive technology prescription and clinical supportCharging unit unclear
Weekday$175No typical price
Outside standard hours$175
Saturday$175
Sunday$175
Public holiday$175
Home modifications prescription and clinical supportCharging unit unclear
Weekday$175No typical price
Outside standard hours$175
Saturday$175
Sunday$175
Public holiday$175
Flexible respiteIndependence · per hour
Weekday$100No typical price
Outside standard hours$125
Saturday$150
Sunday$200
Public holiday$250
AcupunctureIndependence · per hour
Weekday$145No typical price
Outside standard hours$145
Saturday$145
Sunday$145
Public holiday$145
Art therapyIndependence · per hour
Weekday$200No typical price
Outside standard hours$200
Saturday$200
Sunday$200
Public holiday$200
ChiropracticsIndependence · per hour
Weekday$160No typical price
Outside standard hours$160
Saturday$160
Sunday$160
Public holiday$160
Diversional therapyIndependence · per hour
Weekday$160No typical price
Outside standard hours$160
Saturday$160
Sunday$160
Public holiday$160
OsteopathyIndependence · per hour
Weekday$230No typical price
Outside standard hours$230
Saturday$230
Sunday$230
Public holiday$230
Remedial massageIndependence · per hour
Weekday$135No typical price
Outside standard hours$135
Saturday$135
Sunday$135
Public holiday$135
About typical prices
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Typical prices here come from providers within 50 km of Brisbane City. Each comes from at least 10 organisations, using prices checked between 25 July 2026 and 5 October 2026.
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Prices from My Aged Care, source checked 5 October 2026
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Services
What they do
Services and specialties
Personal care
Assistance with self-administration of medications, Assistance with self-care and activities of daily living, Continence management (non-clinical)
Domestic assistance
General house cleaning, Laundry services, Shopping assistance
Nursing care
Nursing assistant clinical care, Registered nurse clinical care
Meals
Meal delivery, Meal preparation
Transport
Direct transport, Indirect transport
Home or community general respite
Flexible respite
Service details
Service hoursStandard hours, Outside standard hours, Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays
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About and credentials
About
Melbar is a government-licensed aged care provider specialising in serving the Chinese community in Australia. Their unique focus is on delivering culturally respectful and personalised care, guided by a philosophy of dignity, accessibility, and inclusion. While their specific years in operation are not stated, they operate with a mission to be a trusted partner in providing holistic care that respects individual preferences and cultural backgrounds.
Service details
LanguagesCantonese, Chinese, Chinese (All Dialects), English, Mandarin
Health supportCaters for cultural, spiritual or ethical food requirements, Dementia
SpecialisationsCulturally, ethnically & linguistically diverse backgrounds
FaithsAnglican, Baptist, Buddhism, Catholic, Churches of Christ, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Other Christian
Credentials & details
LanguagesCantonese, Chinese, Chinese (All Dialects), English, Mandarin
Location and hours
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