Private Home Care in Melbourne, Delivered with Heart
Foundara Care supports older Australians to live comfortably and independently at home, with consistent, professional care you can count on.
Why We Started Foundara Care
Foundara Care was built on a simple belief: that older Australians deserve more than just support. They deserve to be genuinely valued, respected, and cared for by people who take the time to actually know them. When we looked at how most home care was being delivered, we kept seeing the same problems. Large providers with high staff turnover. Clients meeting a different carer each week. Families calling a national phone line and speaking to someone who had never met their parent. We knew there was a better way. Foundara is a privately funded, locally run provider based in Melbourne's north. We work with a small number of clients at a time, which means we can match each person with a consistent, dedicated carer, someone who learns their routines, their preferences, and their sense of humour. Our carers are experienced professionals who are chosen carefully and supported well. And because we are private pay, we do not have waiting lists. If your family needs care, we can start this week.
Our Mission
To walk alongside older Australians with care of the highest standard protecting their dignity, honouring their independence, and supporting them to flourish in the homes and communities they love.
Our Vision
To be the home care provider Melbourne families trust most when it matters. Known for our consistency, our warmth, and the genuine professionalism we bring to every home we enter.
What Sets Foundara Apart from Larger Providers
Most families who contact us have already tried a larger provider, or they know someone who has. The frustrations are almost always the same: rotating staff, missed visits, and no one who actually knows their parent. Foundara is built differently.
Consistent Carers
You will see the same face every visit. We match each client with a dedicated carer and keep that relationship stable. This matters especially for clients with dementia, who can find unfamiliar faces distressing.
Private Pay, No Waitlist
Because Foundara is privately funded, we are not limited by government allocation timelines. Families who need care urgently can start within days, not months.
Local to Melbourne's North
We are based in officer and serve the inner north and surrounds. We know the area, the community, and the local services. You are not calling a national call centre.
Small Provider, Personal Service
We keep our client numbers intentionally manageable. That means our team actually knows each family, can respond quickly when something changes, and is never too stretched to care.
Ready to Talk About Care for Your Parent?
We know this is not an easy conversation to have. Most families who call us have been thinking about it for weeks or months before they pick up the phone.
You do not need to have everything worked out before you call. Just tell us what is happening, and we will help you figure out whether Foundara is the right fit and what the next steps look like.