Personal care providers in Turner, Australian Capital Territory

Personal care in Turner is provided by a range of organisations supporting daily activities like showering and dressing. Turner is in the Australian Capital Territory and had a population of 4470 at the 2021 Census. There were 127 people in Turner needing help with core activities at that time, which was 2.8 percent of the suburb’s population. Local providers list supports such as domestic assistance and community access, with several options nearby in Braddon and Canberra. This page helps you compare Personal care in Turner and understand local service options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Turner, ACT — 21 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 Turner 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.

Turner at a glance

Of the 123 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Turner is number 5 for personal care listings, with 21. The most is Canberra, with 196.

Personal care near Turner

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

Who lists personal care in Turner

21 register listings for personal care cover Turner: 20 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Turner had 4,470 residents with a median age of 31. 127 people (2.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 10% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,330 a week.

Reach varies. 11 cover 5 or fewer areas, 6 cover 6 to 25 areas, 2 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (21 of 21), transport (21 of 21), community access (20 of 21), domestic assistance (20 of 21) and respite care (18 of 21).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Kindaro Care, ACT Vital Care, Premium Care Services and Carmel Disability Care.

15 of the 21 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Turner cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 23.

Turner has more personal care listings than 5 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 Turner

There are 21 Personal care listings in Turner. Of these, 20 are registered as NDIS providers and 1 is listed for aged care. Local organisations such as Kindaro Care, ACT Vital Care, Premium Care Services and Carmel Disability Care offer Personal care in the area. No providers list only Personal care as their sole service. Among the listings, 15 include a website for more information. Providers in Turner typically offer around 10 different supports each.

Comparing Turner with nearby suburbs

Turner is surrounded by several suburbs with their own Personal care listings. Braddon, just 1 kilometre away, has 12 listings. Canberra, also 1 kilometre from Turner, has 196 listings, the highest count in the region. City and O'Connor are both 1 kilometre away, with 11 and 3 listings respectively. Acton and Reid, 2 kilometres from Turner, have 7 and 5 listings. Comparing Turner to these nearby areas may help you consider more options if you are looking for Personal care services.

Census insights for Turner at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Turner had a population of 4470 and a median age of 31. The median weekly household income was $2330. There were 127 people needing help with core activities, which made up 2.8 percent of the population. This was lower than the 4.6 percent for the Australian Capital Territory and the 5.8 percent for Australia overall. People aged 65 and over made up 10 percent of Turner’s residents.

What Personal care includes

Personal care covers help with daily activities such as showering, dressing and grooming. It may also include support with toileting, eating, mobility and establishing routines. Providers aim to match the level of assistance to each person’s preferences and needs. Other supports often listed in Turner include transport, community access, domestic assistance and respite care. The exact services offered can vary, so it may be helpful to check provider listings for details.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Turner 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 Turner

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

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Aged care register listings for personal care in Turner

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

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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 Turner. 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 Turner

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

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Questions about personal care in Turner

How many Personal care providers are listed in Turner?

There are 21 Personal care listings in Turner. Of these, 20 are registered as NDIS providers and 1 is listed for aged care.

How does Turner compare to nearby suburbs for Personal care listings?

Turner has 21 listings. Nearby, Braddon has 12, Canberra has 196, City has 11, O'Connor has 3, Acton has 7, and Reid has 5 listings.

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

At the 2021 Census, 2.8 percent of Turner’s population needed help with core activities. This was lower than the territory and national averages.

What supports are commonly offered by Personal care providers in Turner?

Common supports include assistance with daily personal activities, transport, community access, domestic assistance, and respite care. Listings typically include around 10 supports.

Are there providers in Turner who only offer Personal care?

No providers in Turner list Personal care as their only service. Most offer a range of supports in addition to Personal care.

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