Domestic assistance providers in Mulgrave, Victoria
Domestic assistance in Mulgrave, Victoria supports people with tasks like cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. At the 2021 Census, Mulgrave had a population of 19889, with 1224 people needing help with core activities. This service can be funded through disability or aged care programs, depending on individual needs. There are 52 registered domestic assistance listings in Mulgrave, and 49 of these are NDIS providers. The suburb also has 3 aged care listings for this service. You can compare options in nearby areas such as Wheelers Hill or Springvale, which may offer different choices.
This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Mulgrave, VIC — 52 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 Mulgrave 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.
Mulgrave at a glance
Of the 720 Victoria suburbs we compare, Mulgrave is number 58 for domestic assistance listings, with 52. The most is Melbourne, with 547.
Domestic assistance near Mulgrave
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Mulgrave with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Domestic assistance in Wheelers Hill (27 listings, about 2 km)
- Domestic assistance in Springvale (45 listings, about 2 km)
- Domestic assistance in Noble Park North (12 listings, about 3 km)
- Domestic assistance in Notting Hill (11 listings, about 3 km)
- Domestic assistance in Clayton (51 listings, about 4 km)
- Domestic assistance in Clayton South (26 listings, about 4 km)
Some domestic assistance listings in Mulgrave say on their own websites that they support Arabic (2 listings), Dari (2 listings), Persian (Farsi) (2 listings), Hindi (1 listing) and Indonesian (1 listing).
Who lists domestic assistance in Mulgrave
52 register listings for domestic assistance cover Mulgrave: 49 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Mulgrave had 19,889 residents with a median age of 40. 1,224 people (6.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 19.6% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,913 a week.
Reach varies. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas, 14 cover 6 to 25 areas, 19 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 14 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (49 of 52), personal care (48 of 52), community access (45 of 52), transport (45 of 52) and respite care (37 of 52).
The typical listing here records 10 supports; 1 of the 52 list domestic assistance as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Blockchain Taxation & Consulting, Care Ring Australia, Carechoice (Aust) Pty Ltd As Trustee For and Dedicated Care 4u.
37 of the 52 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Mulgrave cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 54.
Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave
There are 52 listings for domestic assistance in Mulgrave. Of these, 49 are registered as NDIS providers and 3 are listed under aged care. Some providers may offer only domestic assistance, while others include different supports. On average, each listing in Mulgrave offers 10 types of support. There are 37 listings in Mulgrave that provide a website for more information. No providers in Mulgrave are current SolDirectory members. The public register lists these providers, but this does not confirm capacity or quality.
Comparing Mulgrave with nearby suburbs
If you are looking at options beyond Mulgrave, nearby suburbs may be useful to compare. Wheelers Hill, only 2 km away, has 27 domestic assistance listings. Springvale, also 2 km from Mulgrave, offers 45 listings. Further out, Clayton has 51 listings and Noble Park North has 12. Dandenong, 8 km away, has 190 listings. The number of listings may help you see where more options are available, but does not indicate quality or suitability.
Understanding domestic assistance services
Domestic assistance covers help with cleaning, laundry, basic household organisation, and meal preparation. Some services may also include shopping or support with household tasks if agreed and funded. Assistance can involve prompts or shared task completion to help maintain routines and skills. Funded domestic assistance is intended to meet assessed needs, not to replace everyday household expenses. The types of support available may vary between providers.
Mulgrave community and support needs at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Mulgrave had a median age of 40 and a median weekly household income of 1913 dollars. 6.2 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is higher than the rate for Victoria at 5.9 percent and Australia at 5.8 percent. 19.6 percent of people in Mulgrave were aged 65 or older. These figures may give some context to the demand for domestic assistance in the area.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave
49 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Mulgrave, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Number 1 Care Provider Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Personal care
- Anne Care Facilities Personal care, Respite care, Domestic assistance
- Permalink Support Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Nursing
- Independent Ability Care Domestic assistance, Life skills, Nursing
- Easy Care Support Services Behaviour support, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- SMP Cleaning Support workers, Community access, Domestic assistance
See all 49 NDIS providers listed in Mulgrave
Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Mulgrave
3 aged care listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Mulgrave, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Australian Unity Home Health Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Uniting AgeWell Melbourne East Metro Home Care Personal care, Domestic assistance, Nursing
- Fronditha Care Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
See all 3 aged care providers listed in Mulgrave
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 Mulgrave. 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 Mulgrave
Each number is how many register listings in Mulgrave list that support.
- Personal care in Mulgrave (52)
- Transport in Mulgrave (47)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mulgrave (36)
- Nursing in Mulgrave (32)
- Support coordination in Mulgrave (32)
- Therapy services in Mulgrave (26)
- Plan management in Mulgrave (11)
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 Mulgrave
How many domestic assistance providers are listed in Mulgrave?
There are 52 domestic assistance listings in Mulgrave. Of these, 49 are registered as NDIS providers and 3 are listed for aged care.
What tasks can domestic assistance include?
Domestic assistance may cover cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and support with daily household routines. Some services can include shopping or prompts to maintain skills, depending on what is agreed and funded.
How does Mulgrave compare to nearby suburbs for this service?
Wheelers Hill has 27 listings and Springvale has 45. Clayton offers 51, while Dandenong, which is 8 km away, has 190 listings for domestic assistance.
What percentage of Mulgrave residents needed help at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 6.2 percent of Mulgrave residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national rates.
Do all providers in Mulgrave offer the same supports?
No, providers may differ. Some offer only domestic assistance, while others include a range of supports. The average listing in Mulgrave offers 10 types of support.
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.