Lawn maintenance
Mowing and edging requested within the agreed or authorised service scope.
Gardening support for veterans
DVA gardening and lawn mowing enquiries in Wollongong
Request gardening support for a veteran across Wollongong and the Illawarra, subject to DVA authorisation and local availability.
No booking is created until availability and details are confirmed.
- Public liability insurance
- Police check completed
- One-off and recurring enquiries
What you can request
DVA gardening that starts with the actual job
Veterans, family members, representatives and service coordinators can send an initial enquiry. We review the garden and capacity before asking whether the request relates to Veterans’ Home Care or approved DVA Household Services.
Across Wollongong and the Illawarra, the first review covers the garden tasks, local availability and whether the request follows Veterans’ Home Care or approved Household Services.
DVA-funded gardening is not automatic. Veterans’ Home Care provides limited safety-related home and garden maintenance through contracted providers. DVA Household Services compensation may include lawn mowing or gardening for an accepted service-related condition after approval, with the veteran choosing a provider that meets DVA requirements. Mercando does not claim to be a contracted VHC provider.
Garden upkeep
Practical weeding, pruning and maintenance suited to the property and arrangement.
Home and garden support
Gardening enquiries can be coordinated with the veteran, representative or relevant service contact.
Planned visits
One-off or recurring options depend on approval, scope and gardener availability.
Local coverage
DVA gardening across Wollongong and the Illawarra
These are representative service areas, not a live map of individual gardeners. You can enquire from another nearby suburb as well.
Northern Illawarra
Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Bellambi, Towradgi, Woonona, Bulli, Thirroul and nearby areas or surrounding suburbs
Southern Wollongong
Unanderra, Berkeley, Cringila, Lake Heights, Port Kembla, Warrawong, Windang and nearby areas or surrounding suburbs
Dapto and Lake Illawarra
Dapto, Kanahooka, Koonawarra, Horsley, Avondale, Albion Park, Barrack Heights, Shellharbour and nearby areas or surrounding suburbs
Clear from the start
How the enquiry works
- 1
Tell us what is needed
Share the suburb, gardening priorities and whether a DVA contact or service arrangement is already involved.
- 2
Clarify the pathway
We review local capacity and identify what referral or authorisation needs to be confirmed.
- 3
Confirm the service
No funded booking proceeds until the scope, approval, schedule and billing pathway are clear.
Useful before you enquire
Frequently asked questions
No. Gardening support depends on individual eligibility, assessment and either the Veterans’ Home Care or Household Services pathway.
Veterans’ Home Care uses contracted providers for limited safety-related maintenance. Household Services is a compensation support that may let an approved veteran choose a suitable provider after DVA approval.
Yes. A veteran, family member, representative or service coordinator can start the conversation.
Yes, but an enquiry does not confirm funding or a booking. Any required DVA approval must be established before funded work begins.
Selected published customer reviews
What customers say about Mercando
These customers describe their experience with Mercando gardening; they are not presented as participants in a particular funding program.
Great service by Nicholas. Whilst the job is not yet done ... chances are I will be using their service on an ongoing basis. I like the fact they are hiring people with a disability. Well done.
Flavio · Cringila, NSW
ServiceSeekingWe have used Mercando consistently for all our garden needs for over a year. Daniel, our primary contact has always been prompt to reply and communicates well. The quality of service is always consistent and we found the cost affordable. Would highly recommend.
E Bertani
Google · Long-term gardening customerStart with a short enquiry
Tell us what gardening help you need in Wollongong
We will review the work, location and current capacity before confirming the next step.