Domestic assistance providers in Templestowe, Victoria
Domestic assistance in Templestowe supports daily living at home. This service can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with household routines. At the 2021 Census, Templestowe had a population of 16966. About 1168 people reported needing help with core activities. This was 6.9 percent of residents, higher than the state figure of 5.9 percent. Domestic assistance providers in Templestowe may support people with disability or aged care needs. Comparing nearby options can help you understand what is available in this part of Victoria.
This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Templestowe, VIC — 26 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 Templestowe 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.
Templestowe at a glance
Of the 720 Victoria suburbs we compare, Templestowe is number 137 for domestic assistance listings, with 26. The most is Melbourne, with 547.
Domestic assistance near Templestowe
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Templestowe with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Domestic assistance in Doncaster East (46 listings, about 3 km)
- Domestic assistance in Templestowe Lower (17 listings, about 3 km)
- Domestic assistance in Lower Plenty (4 listings, about 3 km)
- Domestic assistance in Doncaster (61 listings, about 4 km)
- Domestic assistance in Eltham (43 listings, about 4 km)
- Domestic assistance in Montmorency (7 listings, about 4 km)
Who lists domestic assistance in Templestowe
26 register listings for domestic assistance cover Templestowe: 25 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Templestowe had 16,966 residents with a median age of 46. 1,168 people (6.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 25.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,163 a week.
Reach varies. 4 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (25 of 26), community access (22 of 26), personal care (22 of 26), transport (20 of 26) and respite care (18 of 26).
The typical listing here records 10 supports; 1 of the 26 list domestic assistance as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Connected Logics, Hiba Healthcare, Mehi Care and Meliora SDA.
19 of the 26 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Templestowe cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 4 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 29.
Templestowe has more domestic assistance listings than 3 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 Templestowe
There are 26 domestic assistance listings in Templestowe. Of these, 25 appear as NDIS providers and 1 as an aged care provider. Nineteen listings include a website. Some providers list only domestic assistance, while others offer a range of supports. Common related services in Templestowe include support workers, community access, and personal care. Local names include Connected Logics, Hiba Healthcare, Mehi Care, and Meliora SDA. A public register listing shows what is recorded, but does not confirm quality or capacity.
Comparing Templestowe with nearby suburbs
If you are looking at domestic assistance in Templestowe, you may wish to compare options in nearby suburbs. Doncaster East, just 3 km away, has 46 listings. Doncaster, 4 km away, has 61 listings. Eltham and Templestowe Lower also offer several choices, with 43 and 17 listings respectively. Melbourne, the nearest major centre, has 547 listings. Comparing different areas can help you see the range of services around Templestowe.
Census insights for Templestowe households
At the 2021 Census, Templestowe had a median age of 46. The median weekly household income was 2163 dollars. People aged 65 and over made up 25.1 percent of the suburb’s population. This is higher than the state figure of 16.8 percent. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Templestowe was also above the state and national averages. These figures reflect the local demand for domestic assistance and related services.
What domestic assistance may include
Domestic assistance can cover a range of household tasks. This may include routine cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. Laundry, linen changes, and help with household organisation are also common. Some providers may support meal preparation or planning simple meals. Shopping or help with other household tasks can be included if agreed and funded. The exact supports depend on the provider and the person’s needs.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Templestowe 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 Templestowe
25 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Templestowe, 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
- Melbourne Guardian Angels Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Comforting Companions Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
- My Playground Quality Care Support workers, Respite care, Domestic assistance
- Maya SS Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 25 NDIS providers listed in Templestowe
Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Templestowe
1 aged care listing includes domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Templestowe, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- BaptistCare Doncaster East Housing (SDA & SIL), Home modifications, Personal care
See all 1 aged care providers listed in Templestowe
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 Templestowe. 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 Templestowe
Each number is how many register listings in Templestowe list that support.
- Personal care in Templestowe (27)
- Transport in Templestowe (24)
- Support coordination in Templestowe (19)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Templestowe (17)
- Nursing in Templestowe (17)
- Therapy services in Templestowe (16)
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 Templestowe
How many domestic assistance providers are in Templestowe?
There are 26 domestic assistance listings in Templestowe. Of these, 25 are NDIS providers and 1 is an aged care provider.
Which nearby suburbs have domestic assistance listings?
Doncaster East, Doncaster, Eltham, Templestowe Lower, Lower Plenty, and Montmorency all have domestic assistance listings. Melbourne has the highest number nearby.
What household tasks are included in domestic assistance?
Domestic assistance may include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and help with basic household routines. The supports provided depend on the provider and funding.
What percentage of Templestowe residents needed help at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 6.9 percent of Templestowe residents reported needing help with core activities. This was higher than the state average.
Does a public register listing show provider quality?
A public register listing only shows what is recorded. It does not confirm the provider’s quality, capacity, or endorsement.
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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.