Domestic assistance providers in Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory

Domestic assistance in Gungahlin supports people with daily household tasks like cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. Located in the Australian Capital Territory, Gungahlin had a population of 8,586 at the 2021 Census. In this suburb, 33 providers list domestic assistance, offering a range of supports for people with disability or aged care needs. Gungahlin sits close to other suburbs, such as Franklin and Palmerston, giving residents more options to compare. The local listings reflect a mix of services, with some also offering personal care, transport, and life skills support. This page helps you understand what’s available in Gungahlin and how it compares to nearby areas.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Gungahlin, ACT — 33 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list domestic assistance among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About domestic assistance

Help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other household tasks. People in Gungahlin and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Gungahlin at a glance

Of the 113 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Gungahlin is number 3 for domestic assistance listings, with 33. The most is Canberra, with 204.

Domestic assistance near Gungahlin

These Australian Capital Territory suburbs are the closest to Gungahlin with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists domestic assistance in Gungahlin

33 register listings for domestic assistance cover Gungahlin: 32 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had 8,586 residents with a median age of 31. 254 people (3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 6.3% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,208 a week.

Reach varies. 14 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 18 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list personal care (32 of 33), support workers (32 of 33), transport (31 of 33), community access (28 of 33) and life skills (27 of 33).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aaroha Community Service, Gunghalin Health Centre, Sr Care Services and Srivalli.

27 of the 33 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Gungahlin cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 35.

Gungahlin has more domestic assistance listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Domestic assistance providers in Gungahlin

Gungahlin has 33 providers listing domestic assistance. Of these, 32 are registered for NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care. Most providers offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 10 different services. Some local names include Aaroha Community Service and Gunghalin Health Centre. There are no providers in Gungahlin listing only domestic assistance, so most offer additional supports like personal care or transport.

Comparing Gungahlin with nearby suburbs

Gungahlin is surrounded by several suburbs with domestic assistance listings. Franklin, Palmerston, Amaroo, Forde, Harrison, and Throsby each have between 4 and 10 listings within 2 kilometres. Belconnen, about 8 kilometres away, has 39 listings. Comparing numbers across these areas may help when considering provider options or availability. Gungahlin ranks 3rd out of 113 suburbs in the Australian Capital Territory for the number of domestic assistance listings.

Census insights for Gungahlin households

At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had a population of 8,586 and a median age of 31. The median weekly household income was $2,208. About 254 people needed help with core activities, or 3 percent of the suburb’s population. This is lower than the 4.6 percent recorded for the state and the 5.8 percent nationally. These figures provide context when looking at local support needs.

What domestic assistance includes

Domestic assistance covers tasks that help maintain a safe and functional home. This can include routine cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with shopping or household routines. Funded support usually relates to assessed disability or aged care needs. Providers may also offer prompts or shared tasks to help people retain skills. The exact services available can vary between providers in Gungahlin.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Gungahlin yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for domestic assistance in Gungahlin

32 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Gungahlin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 32 NDIS providers listed in Gungahlin

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Gungahlin

1 aged care listing includes domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Gungahlin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Gungahlin

Domestic assistance at a glance

Domestic assistance helps a person maintain a safe and functional home through tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and essential household routines. Funded support should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs rather than simply replacing ordinary household expenses.

What domestic assistance may include

Read the full guide to domestic assistance: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these domestic assistance-specific checks when you contact providers in Gungahlin. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Gungahlin

Each number is how many register listings in Gungahlin list that support.

Domestic assistance in other Australian Capital Territory suburbs

Questions about domestic assistance in Gungahlin

How many domestic assistance providers are in Gungahlin?

There are 33 providers listing domestic assistance in Gungahlin. Of these, 32 are registered for NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care.

What nearby suburbs have domestic assistance listings?

Franklin, Palmerston, Amaroo, Forde, Harrison, and Throsby each have between 4 and 10 domestic assistance listings within 2 kilometres of Gungahlin.

How many people in Gungahlin need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 254 people in Gungahlin needed help with core activities. This was 3 percent of the suburb’s population.

What tasks are included in domestic assistance?

Domestic assistance may include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and support with essential household routines. The exact tasks depend on the provider.

How does Gungahlin compare to other suburbs in the state?

Gungahlin ranks 3rd out of 113 suburbs in the Australian Capital Territory for the number of domestic assistance listings.

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