Nursing providers in Fitzroy, Victoria

Nursing in Fitzroy, Victoria is offered by a range of providers, supporting the needs of this diverse inner-city suburb. At the 2021 Census, Fitzroy had a population of 10,431 and a median age of 35. There are 17 listings for Nursing in Fitzroy, with services that may include clinical care in people’s homes or the community. Some local providers also offer support in languages such as Greek, Italian, and Vietnamese. For those comparing options, nearby suburbs like Collingwood and Carlton have additional listings. This page shares local facts to help you understand the Nursing provider landscape in Fitzroy.

This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Fitzroy, VIC — 17 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list nursing 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 nursing

In-home clinical nursing, wound care and complex health supports. People in Fitzroy 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.

Fitzroy at a glance

Of the 671 Victoria suburbs we compare, Fitzroy is number 146 for nursing listings, with 17. The most is Melbourne, with 347.

Nursing near Fitzroy

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

Some nursing listings in Fitzroy say on their own websites that they support Greek (1 listing), Italian (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).

Who lists nursing in Fitzroy

17 register listings for nursing cover Fitzroy: 9 on the NDIS Commission register and 8 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Fitzroy had 10,431 residents with a median age of 35. 407 people (3.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,194 a week.

Reach varies. 3 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include nursing here also list personal care (15 of 17), respite care (15 of 17), community access (13 of 17), domestic assistance (13 of 17) and support workers (12 of 17).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Myway Care Services, Prague House and Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria.

15 of the 17 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Fitzroy cover 18 different supports. Nursing is number 11 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 30.

Fitzroy has more nursing listings than 2 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.

Nursing providers in Fitzroy and service types

There are 17 Nursing listings in Fitzroy. Of these, 9 appear as NDIS providers and 8 as aged care providers. Common supports listed by these providers include personal care and respite care, each offered by 15 providers. Community access and domestic assistance are listed by 13 providers. Support workers and therapy services are offered by 12 providers. Some Nursing providers in Fitzroy list services in Greek, Italian, or Vietnamese, each language present in 1 listing.

Comparing Fitzroy to nearby suburbs for Nursing

People looking for Nursing in Fitzroy may wish to compare local options with nearby areas. Collingwood, just 1 kilometre away, has 23 Nursing listings. Carlton, also 1 kilometre from Fitzroy, has 25 listings. East Melbourne, within 1 kilometre as well, offers 33 listings. Melbourne, 2 kilometres away, has 347 listings. These figures may help when considering the range of providers and supports available in the broader area.

Fitzroy population and support needs at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Fitzroy had a population of 10,431. The median age was 35 years. There were 407 people recorded as needing help with core activities, which is 3.9 percent of Fitzroy’s population. The percentage of people aged 65 and over was 11.1. This is lower than the Victoria average of 16.8 percent and the Australia-wide figure of 17.2 percent.

Nursing service features and what to consider

Community Nursing in Fitzroy can include clinical assessment, care planning, and support such as wound or medication management. The exact tasks depend on the provider’s scope and the individual’s needs. Some providers can communicate with treating practitioners and manage care records. Fitzroy has 18 types of supports listed across local providers, with a typical listing offering 11 supports. Providers may list services for disability, aged care, or general health needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Fitzroy 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 nursing in Fitzroy

9 NDIS listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Fitzroy, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 9 NDIS providers listed in Fitzroy

Aged care register listings for nursing in Fitzroy

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

See all 8 aged care providers listed in Fitzroy

Nursing at a glance

Community nursing provides clinical care in a person’s home or community, such as wound, continence, medication or complex health support. The required clinician, delegation and funding pathway depend on the task, clinical risk and whether the need belongs to disability, aged care or the health system.

What nursing may include

Read the full guide to nursing: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these nursing-specific checks when you contact providers in Fitzroy. 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 Fitzroy

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

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Questions about nursing in Fitzroy

How many Nursing providers are listed in Fitzroy?

There are 17 Nursing listings in Fitzroy. These include both NDIS and aged care providers, as recorded in public directories.

Which nearby suburb has the most Nursing listings?

Melbourne, located 2 kilometres from Fitzroy, has 347 Nursing listings. This is the highest count among nearby suburbs.

What percentage of Fitzroy residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 3.9 percent of Fitzroy residents were recorded as needing help with core activities.

Are there Nursing providers in Fitzroy offering services in other languages?

Yes, some Nursing providers in Fitzroy list services in Greek, Italian, or Vietnamese. Each language is listed by 1 provider.

What are common supports offered by Nursing providers in Fitzroy?

Frequent supports include personal care and respite care, each listed by 15 providers. Community access and domestic assistance are also common.

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