Personal care providers in Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory

Personal care in Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory, includes assistance with daily activities such as showering, dressing and moving safely. At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had a population of 8,586 and a median age of 31. There were 254 people needing help with core activities. Personal care providers in Gungahlin may support a range of needs, and nearby areas like Franklin or Palmerston offer further options. Exploring local and surrounding providers can help you find services that match your preferences.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Gungahlin, ACT — 33 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list personal care 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 personal care

Assistance with showering, dressing, medication and other daily personal activities. People in Gungahlin and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Gungahlin at a glance

Of the 123 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Gungahlin is number 3 for personal care listings, with 33. The most is Canberra, with 196.

Personal care near Gungahlin

These Australian Capital Territory suburbs are the closest to Gungahlin with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists personal care in Gungahlin

33 register listings for personal care cover Gungahlin: 32 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had 8,586 residents with a median age of 31. 254 people (3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 6.3% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,208 a week.

Reach varies. 14 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 18 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list domestic assistance (32 of 33), support workers (32 of 33), transport (31 of 33), community access (29 of 33) and life skills (28 of 33).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aaroha Community Service, Gungahlin Centre Based Programs, Sr Care Services and Srivalli.

27 of the 33 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Gungahlin cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 35.

Gungahlin has more personal care 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.

Personal care providers in Gungahlin

There are 33 personal care providers listed in Gungahlin. Of these, 32 are registered to provide NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care. Some providers in Gungahlin also offer related supports such as domestic assistance, support workers, and transport. The typical provider lists 10 different supports. Local names include Aaroha Community Service, Gungahlin Centre Based Programs, Sr Care Services, and Srivalli.

Comparing nearby suburbs for personal care

Gungahlin is close to several suburbs with their own personal care listings. Franklin and Throsby each have 6 listings, Palmerston and Amaroo have 9 each, while Harrison has 11. Belconnen, about 8 kilometres away, has 39 listings. Comparing options across these areas may reveal different services or support types available.

Support types available with personal care

Many personal care providers in Gungahlin also list supports like domestic assistance, support workers, and community access. For example, 32 providers list domestic assistance and support workers, 31 offer transport, and 29 offer community access. Life skills and support coordination are also commonly available. The range of supports can help meet various daily needs.

Gungahlin community information at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had a population of 8,586. The median weekly household income was $2,208. About 3 percent of residents needed help with core activities, lower than the 4.6 percent in the wider Australian Capital Territory. Residents aged 65 or over made up 6.3 percent of the local population.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Gungahlin 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 personal care in Gungahlin

32 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Gungahlin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 32 NDIS providers listed in Gungahlin

Aged care register listings for personal care in Gungahlin

1 aged care listing includes personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Gungahlin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Gungahlin

Personal care at a glance

Personal care is assistance with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and moving safely. The right arrangement protects privacy and choice while providing only the level of assistance the person wants and needs.

What personal care may include

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

What to compare before choosing

Use these personal care-specific checks when you contact providers in Gungahlin. 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 Gungahlin

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

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Questions about personal care in Gungahlin

How many personal care providers are listed in Gungahlin?

There are 33 personal care providers listed in Gungahlin. This includes both NDIS and aged care options.

Which nearby suburbs have personal care listings?

Nearby suburbs with personal care listings include Franklin, Palmerston, Amaroo, Forde, Harrison, and Throsby. Belconnen also has a larger number of listings.

What supports do personal care providers in Gungahlin offer?

Personal care providers in Gungahlin commonly offer supports such as domestic assistance, support workers, transport, community access, life skills, and support coordination.

How many people in Gungahlin needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 254 people in Gungahlin were recorded as needing help with core activities.

What is the median age in Gungahlin?

The median age in Gungahlin was 31 at the 2021 Census.

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