Personal care providers in Phillip, Australian Capital Territory

Personal care in Phillip, located in the Australian Capital Territory, is provided by a range of local organisations. There are 29 listings for personal care in this suburb. At the 2021 Census, Phillip had a population of 5197 with a median age of 32. Of these residents, 151 people needed help with core activities. This page helps you compare personal care options in Phillip and learn how it relates to nearby suburbs such as Garran and Mawson. Use the information below to consider your options and find providers that meet your needs.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Phillip, ACT — 29 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 Phillip 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.

Phillip at a glance

Of the 123 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Phillip is number 4 for personal care listings, with 29. The most is Canberra, with 196.

Personal care near Phillip

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

Who lists personal care in Phillip

29 register listings for personal care cover Phillip: 28 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Phillip had 5,197 residents with a median age of 32. 151 people (2.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 7.6% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,075 a week.

Reach varies. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 3 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 12 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (28 of 29), support workers (28 of 29), transport (28 of 29), domestic assistance (27 of 29) and support coordination (26 of 29).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include 24 Care Aus, 24care Australia, Department Of Health and Greenleaf Care Services.

23 of the 29 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Phillip cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings.

Phillip 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 Phillip

There are 29 personal care listings in Phillip. Of these, 28 are registered for NDIS services and 1 is listed for aged care. Some of the local providers include Department Of Health and Greenleaf Care Services. The typical provider in Phillip lists 11 different types of supports. You can find options for a range of needs, including daily activities and support routines.

Comparing Phillip with nearby suburbs

If you are considering personal care in Phillip, you may also want to compare nearby areas. Garran has 9 listings, Mawson has 8, and Hughes offers 8 as well. O'Malley, Chifley, and Pearce each have between 4 and 5 listings. Canberra, located 8 km away, has 196 personal care listings. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of choices in the local area.

Census insights for Phillip and the ACT

At the 2021 Census, Phillip had a population of 5197. Of these, 2.9 percent needed help with core activities. This is lower than the 4.6 percent recorded for the Australian Capital Territory and the 5.8 percent for Australia. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over in Phillip was 7.6, compared to 13.7 percent in the state and 17.2 percent nationally. These figures can help you understand the local context for personal care needs.

What personal care can include

Personal care covers help with daily personal activities. This can involve support with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Support workers may help with routines or use of mobility equipment. The type and amount of help can be adjusted to match your preferences. Providers aim to support independence and privacy while giving the level of assistance you want.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Phillip 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 Phillip

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

See all 28 NDIS providers listed in Phillip

Aged care register listings for personal care in Phillip

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

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Phillip

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 Phillip. 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 Phillip

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

Personal care in other Australian Capital Territory suburbs

Questions about personal care in Phillip

How many personal care providers are listed in Phillip?

There are 29 personal care listings in Phillip. Of these, 28 are registered for NDIS services and 1 is listed for aged care. This number reflects the current listings in this suburb.

How does Phillip compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Garran has 9 personal care listings, Mawson has 8, and Hughes has 8. O'Malley, Chifley, and Pearce each have between 4 and 5 listings. Canberra, 8 km away, has 196 listings, showing a wider range of options.

What percentage of people in Phillip need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 2.9 percent of Phillip’s population needed help with core activities. This is lower than the 4.6 percent in the Australian Capital Territory and the 5.8 percent for Australia.

What supports do personal care providers in Phillip offer?

A typical listing in Phillip offers 11 supports. These can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers may also offer assistance with routines and mobility equipment, depending on individual needs.

How old is the population in Phillip?

At the 2021 Census, the median age in Phillip was 32. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over was 7.6, which is lower than both the state and national averages.

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