Domestic assistance providers in Richmond, Victoria

Domestic assistance in Richmond, Victoria supports people who need help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. At the 2021 Census, Richmond had a population of 28,587, with 1,176 people needing help with core activities. This service is listed by a range of providers, and support is often linked to disability or aged care needs. Richmond is close to suburbs like Burnley, Cremorne, and Abbotsford, offering additional options for those seeking domestic assistance. Comparing local numbers and nearby areas can help you understand your choices.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Richmond, VIC — 84 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 Richmond 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.

Richmond at a glance

Of the 720 Victoria suburbs we compare, Richmond is number 28 for domestic assistance listings, with 84. The most is Melbourne, with 547.

Domestic assistance near Richmond

These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Richmond with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Some domestic assistance listings in Richmond say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (3 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing) and Turkish (1 listing).

Who lists domestic assistance in Richmond

84 register listings for domestic assistance cover Richmond: 78 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Richmond had 28,587 residents with a median age of 34. 1,176 people (4.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,245 a week.

Reach varies. 13 cover 5 or fewer areas, 25 cover 6 to 25 areas, 42 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 21 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (80 of 84), personal care (78 of 84), community access (74 of 84), transport (70 of 84) and life skills (62 of 84).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 3 of the 84 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, Chemist Discount Centre Richmond, Community Kings and Formulite.

68 of the 84 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Richmond cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 4 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 99.

Richmond 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 Richmond

There are 84 listings for domestic assistance in Richmond. Of these, 78 are registered as NDIS providers and 6 are listed as aged care providers. Some providers focus only on domestic assistance, with 3 listings showing this as their sole service. Most listings offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 11 different types of support. This variety can help people find services that match their needs.

Comparing Richmond with nearby suburbs

Richmond is surrounded by several suburbs with their own domestic assistance listings. Burnley, just 1 km away, has 5 listings. Cremorne, also 1 km away, has 12. Abbotsford, at a distance of 2 km, offers 14 listings. East Melbourne and South Yarra, both 2 km from Richmond, have 37 and 32 listings respectively. Hawthorn, 3 km away, has 48 listings. The nearest major centre, Melbourne, has 547 listings. Comparing these numbers can help you decide where to search for services.

Census insights for Richmond households

At the 2021 Census, Richmond had a median age of 34 and a median weekly household income of $2,245. About 4.1 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is lower than the 5.9 percent in Victoria and 5.8 percent across Australia. People aged 65 and over made up 11.3 percent of Richmond’s population. These figures may give some context when considering the types and levels of support available locally.

What domestic assistance can include

Domestic assistance may involve cleaning essential living areas, laundry, meal preparation, and support with basic household routines. Some providers may also assist with shopping or help set up tasks so people can keep their skills and routines. The support provided is usually connected to assessed disability or aged care needs. The range of services offered by each provider can vary. It is important to check what is included before making a choice.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Richmond 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 Richmond

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

See all 78 NDIS providers listed in Richmond

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Richmond

6 aged care listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Richmond, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Richmond

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 Richmond. 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 Richmond

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

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Questions about domestic assistance in Richmond

How many domestic assistance providers are in Richmond?

There are 84 domestic assistance listings in Richmond. Of these, 78 are NDIS providers and 6 are aged care providers.

What household tasks can domestic assistance cover?

Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with household routines. Some support with shopping or task set-up may be available if agreed and funded.

How does Richmond compare to nearby suburbs for domestic assistance?

Richmond has 84 listings. Nearby, Burnley has 5, Cremorne has 12, and Abbotsford has 14. Larger centres like Melbourne offer more options, with 547 listings.

What percentage of Richmond residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 4.1 percent of Richmond’s population needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state and national percentages.

Are there providers in Richmond who list only domestic assistance?

Yes, 3 listings in Richmond show domestic assistance as their only service. Most providers offer a broader range of supports.

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