Dovida Geelong

Dovida Geelong Delivering home care services to your community. We empower older people to live their life, their way at home.

Formerly Home Instead Australia, Dovida provides high-quality, person-centred home care to the Geelong community. Dovida creates a Circle of Care that places individuals at the centre of a holistic support system, uniting families, our skilled caregivers, our support teams, and the wider healthcare community. We provide a range of services including everyday companionship, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transport to appointments, shopping and social outings. Care is available up to 24hrs a day and ranges from light housekeeping to dementia care and palliative care.

Thank you to our amazing Dovida families for your beautiful feedback and ongoing support, it truly means the world to us...
19/02/2026

Thank you to our amazing Dovida families for your beautiful feedback and ongoing support, it truly means the world to us.

Every message, review, and kind word reminds us why we’re so passionate about what we do.

Your trust inspires our team to keep providing the highest level of care and compassion every single day.

17/02/2026

Still think you need an X-ray to diagnose arthritis? Meghan clears this up. Diagnosis is clinical, not image-based — and exercise is not the enemy of sore joints.

In fact, gentle loading helps preserve joint health. It’s about building confidence, not fear.

Home is where comfort lives — and Dovida helps you stay there with confidence.Our Support at Home service gives you choi...
16/02/2026

Home is where comfort lives — and Dovida helps you stay there with confidence.

Our Support at Home service gives you choice over your caregivers, your schedule, and your care plan. Personalised. Flexible. Centered around you.

It was so great to be guest speakers at an information session last Monday at Bellarine Lakes, sharing insights on Dovid...
16/02/2026

It was so great to be guest speakers at an information session last Monday at Bellarine Lakes, sharing insights on Dovida Geelong and the new Support at Home program. Fantastic engagement and really positive feedback — thank you to everyone who joined us!

14/02/2026

Waiting for Support at Home funding to be assigned can feel overwhelming, but you have options. With over 107,000 Australians facing median wait times of 245 days, it's important to know you don't have to go without support.

Private care is available while you wait, with no income or means testing.

Your independence matters. Your timeline matters. Let's talk about how we can support you now.

👉 https://dovida.com.au/contact/

Meet Narelle from Chinchilla – our February calendar feature!🌟 Living with diabetes and mobility challenges in a small c...
13/02/2026

Meet Narelle from Chinchilla – our February calendar feature!

🌟 Living with diabetes and mobility challenges in a small country town comes with unique hurdles, but Narelle's found her recipe for independence with support from her caregiver Judy.

Together, they're cooking up delicious meals like this Sticky Beef Wombok Salad that help Narelle stay healthy and happy. Here's to the special connections that make all the difference. 💚

12/02/2026

Pain and mental health go hand in hand. If you’re living with chronic pain, you may also be feeling anxiety or depression — and that can, in turn, worsen pain.
Meghan explains this frustrating cycle and reminds us: support needs to address both mind and body.

In this episode, we sit down with Sharon, a client receiving Dovida in-home aged care, who openly shares her journey, ch...
11/02/2026

In this episode, we sit down with Sharon, a client receiving Dovida in-home aged care, who openly shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs.

From adjusting to care at home to finding the right supports that make daily life easier, Sharon gives an honest look at what it really means to age with dignity, independence, and choice.

Tune in on Wednesday, 25th February at 3:00 PM, live on our Dovida Geelong page or catch the replay on our YouTube channel and website, where you’ll also find updated resources, content, and blog posts.

10/02/2026

Is it okay to exercise with pain? Meghan shares how to tell the difference between safe discomfort and harmful distress.
Tip: If you can breathe and talk through it, it’s likely safe. If you're gasping, tensing, or holding your breath — pause and reassess.

“You only need carers if you don’t have family around.” False. Even the most devoted families need time to rest and rech...
09/02/2026

“You only need carers if you don’t have family around.”
False. Even the most devoted families need time to rest and recharge.
Dovida’s respite care provides regular, scheduled breaks so you can look after yourself — and your loved one — with balance and peace of mind.

05/02/2026

Words matter — especially when it comes to your health. Meghan shares why telling someone they’re “bone on bone” does more harm than good. This term can create fear and discourage healthy movement.
Truth is, joints love gentle, supported movement. Let’s shift the language and restore trust in the body.

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Suite 2/186-192 Latrobe Terrace
Geelong, VIC
3218

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