Domestic assistance providers in Albany, Western Australia

Domestic assistance in Albany supports people with tasks at home, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. In Albany, Western Australia, there are 27 providers offering domestic assistance. At the 2021 Census, Albany had a population of 1403 and a median age of 55. There are 23 NDIS providers and 4 aged care providers offering this service locally. Comparing local options may help you find a provider that matches your needs.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Albany, WA — 27 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 Albany and the surrounding Western Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Albany at a glance

Of the 317 Western Australia suburbs we compare, Albany is number 33 for domestic assistance listings, with 27. The most is Perth, with 304.

Domestic assistance near Albany

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

Who lists domestic assistance in Albany

27 register listings for domestic assistance cover Albany: 23 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Albany had 1,403 residents with a median age of 55. 60 people (4.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Western Australia. 32.4% were aged 65 or over (16.1% across Western Australia). The median household income was $1,363 a week.

Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas and 5 cover 26 to 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (25 of 27), personal care (24 of 27), community access (23 of 27), transport (23 of 27) and respite care (21 of 27).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Albany Community Care Centre Inc, Amcal Max Albany, Pivot Support Services Great Southern and Amaroo Village.

25 of the 27 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Albany cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 1 by listings.

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 Albany

Albany has 27 providers listing domestic assistance. Of these, 23 are NDIS providers and 4 are aged care providers. Some local organisations include Albany Community Care Centre Inc, Amcal Max Albany, Pivot Support Services Great Southern, and Amaroo Village. Most providers in Albany list several types of support, with a typical listing including 10 different services. There are 25 providers that include a website link in their listing, making it easier to learn more about their services.

Comparing Albany and nearby Denmark

If you are looking at domestic assistance in Albany, you might also consider nearby Denmark. Denmark is about 49 km from Albany and has 4 providers listing domestic assistance. Comparing services in both places may help you see different options or approaches. Albany has more providers and a wider range of support types listed. Denmark may offer a smaller, more local selection.

Census insights for Albany at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Albany had 1403 residents. The median age was 55. About 4.3 percent of people needed help with core activities, and 32.4 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was 1363 dollars. These figures help show the local need for support and the age profile of the area. The percentage of people needing help in Albany is close to the Western Australia average of 4.6 percent.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Albany 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 Albany

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

See all 23 NDIS providers listed in Albany

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Albany

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Albany

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 Albany. 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 Albany

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

Domestic assistance in other Western Australia suburbs

Questions about domestic assistance in Albany

What does domestic assistance include?

Domestic assistance covers help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and basic household routines. It may also include shopping or prompts to help maintain skills.

How many domestic assistance providers are in Albany?

There are 27 providers listing domestic assistance in Albany. Of these, 23 are NDIS providers and 4 are aged care providers.

How does Albany compare to Denmark for domestic assistance?

Albany has 27 providers, while Denmark has 4 providers listing domestic assistance. Albany offers a broader range of support types.

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

At the 2021 Census, 4.3 percent of Albany residents needed help with core activities. This is close to the state average of 4.6 percent.

What is the typical number of supports per provider in Albany?

A typical domestic assistance provider in Albany lists 10 different types of support. This can include services beyond domestic assistance.

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