Nursing providers in Footscray, Victoria

Nursing in Footscray, Victoria, connects people to clinical care in their homes or community settings. There are 76 providers listing Nursing services in Footscray. At the 2021 Census, Footscray had a population of 17131 and a median age of 34. The suburb’s Nursing providers offer a range of supports, and some also serve nearby areas like Seddon and West Melbourne. This page outlines local options, languages spoken by some providers, and how Footscray compares to other suburbs for Nursing services.

This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Footscray, VIC — 76 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 Footscray 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.

Footscray at a glance

Of the 671 Victoria suburbs we compare, Footscray is number 15 for nursing listings, with 76. The most is Melbourne, with 347.

Nursing near Footscray

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

Some nursing listings in Footscray say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Dari (1 listing), Hindi (1 listing) and Mandarin (1 listing).

Who lists nursing in Footscray

76 register listings for nursing cover Footscray: 70 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Footscray had 17,131 residents with a median age of 34. 1,104 people (6.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,763 a week.

Reach varies. 16 cover 5 or fewer areas, 28 cover 6 to 25 areas, 28 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 24 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include nursing here also list personal care (72 of 76), domestic assistance (69 of 76), support workers (69 of 76), community access (66 of 76) and transport (65 of 76).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 1 of the 76 list nursing as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Boundless Australia, Care Call Disability Services, Doutta Galla Grantham Green Aged Care Fa and Healthcare United.

54 of the 76 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Footscray cover 18 different supports. Nursing is number 11 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 118.

Footscray has more nursing 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.

Nursing providers in Footscray

Footscray has 76 listings for Nursing. Of these, 70 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care. Only 1 provider in Footscray lists Nursing as their sole service. On average, each listing offers 11 different supports. Some local listings include Boundless Australia and Care Call Disability Services. Providers may offer a range of clinical care tasks, depending on their qualifications and the needs of the person.

Languages and supports offered in Footscray

Some Nursing providers in Footscray speak languages beyond English. Vietnamese is spoken by 2 providers, while Cantonese, Dari, Hindi, and Mandarin are each offered by 1 provider. The most commonly listed supports are personal care with 72 listings, domestic assistance with 69, and support workers also with 69. Community access is offered by 66 providers, and transport by 65.

Comparing Footscray to nearby suburbs

For those considering other locations, Seddon is just 1 km away with 12 Nursing listings. West Melbourne, 2 km from Footscray, has 27 listings. Melbourne, 6 km away, has 347 listings. This gives people options to look beyond Footscray if they wish to compare the number of available providers or types of supports.

Census insights for Footscray

At the 2021 Census, Footscray had 17131 residents. The median weekly household income was 1763 dollars. About 1104 people needed help with core activities, which is 6.4 percent of the population. This is higher than the 5.9 percent recorded for Victoria overall. The suburb had a median age of 34, and 11 percent of residents were aged 65 or over.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Footscray 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 Footscray

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

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Aged care register listings for nursing in Footscray

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Footscray

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 Footscray. 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 Footscray

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

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Questions about nursing in Footscray

How many Nursing providers are listed in Footscray?

There are 76 Nursing providers listed in Footscray. Of these, 70 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care services.

What languages are available from Nursing providers in Footscray?

Some providers in Footscray offer services in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Dari, Hindi, and Mandarin. Vietnamese is the most commonly listed language after English.

How does Footscray compare to nearby suburbs for Nursing services?

Seddon has 12 listings, West Melbourne has 27, and Melbourne has 347. Footscray itself has 76, offering a range of options for those in the area.

What is the median age and population of Footscray?

At the 2021 Census, Footscray had a population of 17131 and a median age of 34.

What supports are most commonly available from Nursing providers in Footscray?

Personal care is offered by 72 providers. Domestic assistance and support workers are each listed by 69 providers. Community access and transport are also common.

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