Domestic assistance providers in Rockingham, Western Australia

Domestic assistance in Rockingham supports people with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other household routines. At the 2021 Census, Rockingham had a population of 15312 and a median age of 49. There were 1227 people needing help with core activities, making up 8 percent of the suburb. Domestic assistance services are available through a range of providers, and the suburb offers several choices for those seeking support. Rockingham is located in Western Australia and is close to Safety Bay, Hillman and Waikiki, offering more options for comparison.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Rockingham, WA — 68 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 Rockingham 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.

Rockingham at a glance

Of the 317 Western Australia suburbs we compare, Rockingham is number 7 for domestic assistance listings, with 68. The most is Perth, with 304.

Domestic assistance near Rockingham

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

Who lists domestic assistance in Rockingham

68 register listings for domestic assistance cover Rockingham: 65 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Rockingham had 15,312 residents with a median age of 49. 1,227 people (8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Western Australia. 27.1% were aged 65 or over (16.1% across Western Australia). The median household income was $1,169 a week.

Reach varies. 16 cover 5 or fewer areas, 34 cover 6 to 25 areas, 17 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 11 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (63 of 68), personal care (61 of 68), community access (60 of 68), transport (57 of 68) and life skills (54 of 68).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 4 of the 68 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Houseproud Cleaning Rockingham, KI Care, Uplifted Support Services and Shape Disability Services.

55 of the 68 listings link to their own website.

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

Rockingham 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 Rockingham

There are 68 domestic assistance provider listings in Rockingham. Of these, 65 are NDIS providers and 3 are listed for aged care. Some providers in the area only offer domestic assistance, with 4 listings focused solely on this service. Typical providers in Rockingham list around 10 supports each. Local names include Houseproud Cleaning Rockingham, KI Care, Uplifted Support Services and Shape Disability Services.

Comparing Rockingham with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Rockingham, several nearby suburbs also have domestic assistance listings. Safety Bay has 4, Hillman has 3, Cooloongup has 4, Shoalwater has 3, Waikiki has 10 and Peron has 4. Mandurah, about 27 km away, has 116 listings. Comparing across these areas may help you find a provider that matches your needs.

Census insights for Rockingham

At the 2021 Census, 27.1 percent of Rockingham’s population was aged 65 or over. This is higher than the 16.1 percent for Western Australia and 17.2 percent for Australia as a whole. The median weekly household income was 1169 dollars. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Rockingham was 8, compared to 4.6 for the state and 5.8 for Australia.

What domestic assistance includes

Domestic assistance covers routine cleaning of essential living areas, kitchens and bathrooms. It may also include laundry, linen changes and support with meal preparation when this is part of the service. Some providers offer help with shopping or household tasks, if these are agreed and funded. Domestic assistance is intended to help maintain a safe and functional home and should relate to assessed needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Rockingham 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 Rockingham

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

See all 65 NDIS providers listed in Rockingham

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Rockingham

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Rockingham

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 Rockingham. 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 Rockingham

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

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Questions about domestic assistance in Rockingham

How many domestic assistance providers are in Rockingham?

There are 68 domestic assistance provider listings in Rockingham. Of these, 65 are NDIS providers and 3 are listed for aged care.

What percentage of Rockingham residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 8 percent of Rockingham residents needed help with core activities. This was higher than the state and national averages.

Which nearby suburbs offer domestic assistance services?

Nearby suburbs with domestic assistance listings include Safety Bay, Hillman, Cooloongup, Shoalwater, Waikiki and Peron. Mandurah also has a larger number of listings.

What tasks can domestic assistance cover?

Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping and other essential household routines. The tasks provided depend on each person's assessed needs and the provider's service scope.

What is the median age in Rockingham?

The median age in Rockingham was 49 at the 2021 Census.

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