Domestic assistance providers in Caulfield, Victoria
Domestic assistance in Caulfield supports people with tasks like cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. In Caulfield, Victoria, this service may be listed by organisations serving different needs. At the 2021 Census, Caulfield had a population of 5748 and a median age of 42. About 537 people reported needing help with core activities. This suburb is part of a wider area where domestic assistance is available, and local provider options can be compared with those in nearby places like Caulfield South or Glen Huntly. Understanding the local context and service numbers can help when looking for domestic assistance.
This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Caulfield, VIC — 23 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 Caulfield and the surrounding Victoria area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Caulfield at a glance
Of the 720 Victoria suburbs we compare, Caulfield is number 169 for domestic assistance listings, with 23. The most is Melbourne, with 547.
Domestic assistance near Caulfield
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Caulfield with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Domestic assistance in Caulfield South (15 listings, about 1 km)
- Domestic assistance in Caulfield North (11 listings, about 2 km)
- Domestic assistance in Elsternwick (11 listings, about 2 km)
- Domestic assistance in Glen Huntly (6 listings, about 2 km)
- Domestic assistance in Caulfield East (5 listings, about 2 km)
- Domestic assistance in Gardenvale (3 listings, about 2 km)
Some domestic assistance listings in Caulfield say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing), Turkish (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).
Who lists domestic assistance in Caulfield
23 register listings for domestic assistance cover Caulfield: 22 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Caulfield had 5,748 residents with a median age of 42. 537 people (9.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 24.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,143 a week.
Reach varies. 5 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 7 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include domestic assistance here also list personal care (20 of 23), community access (19 of 23), support workers (19 of 23), transport (18 of 23) and respite care (17 of 23).
The typical listing here records 11 supports; 3 of the 23 list domestic assistance as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Alfred Health, Axcom Construction, Caulfield Manor SRS and Kosher Meals On Wheels Association of Victoria Inc.
19 of the 23 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Caulfield cover 19 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 3 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 26.
Caulfield 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 Caulfield
There are 23 listings for domestic assistance in Caulfield. Of these, 22 are registered as NDIS providers and 1 is listed as an aged care provider. Three listings in Caulfield focus only on domestic assistance. Local organisations include Alfred Health, Axcom Construction, Caulfield Manor SRS, and Kosher Meals On Wheels Association of Victoria Inc. Nineteen listings have a website. On average, each provider lists 11 different supports.
Comparing Caulfield with nearby suburbs
Caulfield South, just 1 km away, has 15 domestic assistance listings. Caulfield North and Elsternwick each have 11 listings. Glen Huntly offers 6, Caulfield East has 5, and Gardenvale lists 3. Melbourne, located 10 km from Caulfield, has 547 listings. Comparing these numbers gives an idea of the local service landscape and options beyond Caulfield.
Census insights for Caulfield at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Caulfield had a population of 5748. The percentage of people needing help with core activities was 9.3, which is higher than the 5.9 in Victoria overall and 5.8 across Australia. The median weekly household income in Caulfield was 2143 dollars. About 24.4 percent of residents were aged 65 or older, compared to 16.8 percent in Victoria and 17.2 percent nationally.
What domestic assistance may include
Domestic assistance can cover routine cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with essential household routines. Some providers may also offer shopping help or support with daily tasks if this is included in the agreed service. The support should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs. In Caulfield, 19 providers list community access and support worker services, while 20 list personal care. These figures can give an idea of the range of assistance available locally.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Caulfield 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 Caulfield
22 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Caulfield, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Number 1 Care Provider Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Personal care
- Permalink Support Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Nursing
- LinkAssist Behaviour support, Life skills, Nursing
- Reach Home & Community Care Respite care, Life skills, Community access
- Easy Care Support Services Behaviour support, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Chris Barnard Health Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 22 NDIS providers listed in Caulfield
Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Caulfield
1 aged care listing includes domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Caulfield, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Kosher Meals On Wheels Association of Victoria Inc Domestic assistance
See all 1 aged care providers listed in Caulfield
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
- Routine cleaning of essential living areas, kitchens and bathrooms.
- Laundry, linen changes and basic household organisation connected with daily living.
- Meal preparation or support to plan simple meals when included in the service scope.
- Shopping or household-task assistance where this is agreed and funded.
- Prompts, set-up or shared task completion that helps the person retain skills and routines.
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 Caulfield. 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 Caulfield
Each number is how many register listings in Caulfield list that support.
- Personal care in Caulfield (26)
- Therapy services in Caulfield (24)
- Transport in Caulfield (19)
- Nursing in Caulfield (18)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Caulfield (17)
- Support coordination in Caulfield (15)
Domestic assistance in other Victoria suburbs
- Domestic assistance in Melbourne (547)
- Domestic assistance in Tarneit (211)
- Domestic assistance in Geelong (207)
- Domestic assistance in Werribee (203)
- Domestic assistance in Dandenong (190)
- Domestic assistance in Craigieburn (174)
- Domestic assistance in Clyde North (163)
- Domestic assistance in Cranbourne (161)
- Domestic assistance in Point Cook (153)
- Domestic assistance in Truganina (152)
- Domestic assistance in Pakenham (139)
- Domestic assistance in Frankston (139)
Questions about domestic assistance in Caulfield
How many domestic assistance providers are listed in Caulfield?
There are 23 domestic assistance listings in Caulfield. Of these, 22 are NDIS providers and 1 is an aged care provider.
How does Caulfield compare with nearby suburbs for this service?
Caulfield South has 15 listings, Caulfield North and Elsternwick each have 11, Glen Huntly has 6, and Caulfield East lists 5. Melbourne has 547 listings.
What percentage of Caulfield residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 9.3 percent of Caulfield residents reported needing help with core activities.
Which organisations list domestic assistance in Caulfield?
Some local organisations include Alfred Health, Axcom Construction, Caulfield Manor SRS, and Kosher Meals On Wheels Association of Victoria Inc.
What types of support are commonly listed with domestic assistance in Caulfield?
In Caulfield, providers often list personal care, community access, support workers, and transport among their services.
See all domestic assistance providers
Reading about Domestic assistance
- Personal care and daily living supports: what to ask a provider: Help with showering, dressing, meals and the household is personal. These are the questions that help you set routines, protect your dignity and keep control.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.