Personal care providers in Brisbane, Queensland
Personal care in Brisbane supports individuals with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and eating. In Brisbane, Queensland, there are many providers offering this service. The right support can help with privacy, choice, and independence. With a variety of options, people can find arrangements that suit their needs. Some providers focus on NDIS, while others may assist with aged care. Understanding the available options in Brisbane can help you make an informed decision about personal care. This page outlines what is available in the area and how to compare providers.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Brisbane, QLD — 713 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 Brisbane and the surrounding Queensland area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Brisbane at a glance
Brisbane has the most personal care listings of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, with 713.
Personal care near Brisbane
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Brisbane with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Brisbane City (179 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Spring Hill (22 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Kangaroo Point (14 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Petrie Terrace (10 listings, about 1 km)
- Personal care in Fortitude Valley (23 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in South Brisbane (87 listings, about 2 km)
Some personal care listings in Brisbane say on their own websites that they support Mandarin (4 listings), Auslan (2 listings), Cantonese (2 listings), Hindi (2 listings) and Nepali (2 listings).
Who lists personal care in Brisbane
713 register listings for personal care cover Brisbane: 680 on the NDIS Commission register and 33 on the My Aged Care register.
Reach varies. 450 cover 5 or fewer areas, 199 cover 6 to 25 areas, 55 cover 26 to 100 areas and 9 cover more than 100 areas. 130 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (684 of 713), community access (621 of 713), domestic assistance (601 of 713), transport (601 of 713) and life skills (564 of 713).
The typical listing here records 10 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include All Good Care, Assist Care, Bethesda Care Services and Blooming Beginnings.
507 of the 713 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Brisbane cover 20 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 771.
Brisbane has more personal care listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.
Personal care providers in Brisbane
Brisbane lists 713 personal care providers on the public register. Of these, 680 are NDIS listings and 33 are aged care listings. None are currently SolDirectory members. Some providers offer only personal care, but most also list other supports. The register shows what services are available but does not confirm quality or capacity. Each listing may include details such as supports offered, contact information, and whether the provider has a website. In Brisbane, 507 listings include a website link. You can use these details to learn more about each provider.
Comparing personal care options in nearby suburbs
If you are considering personal care in Brisbane, you may want to look at nearby suburbs. Brisbane City has 179 listings, South Brisbane has 87, and Fortitude Valley lists 23 providers. Suburbs like Spring Hill and Kangaroo Point offer 22 and 14 listings respectively. Comparing options across these areas may give you more choice. Ipswich, located 31 km away, has 206 listings. You can review the number of providers and types of support in each suburb to find what suits your needs.
What personal care includes
Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting. It may also involve support with eating, drinking, and safe movement. Providers can assist with morning or evening routines and help encourage independence. The level of support is based on what the person wants and needs. Assistance is given in line with an agreed plan and may include using mobility equipment or establishing reliable routines. The register lists 20 different supports in Brisbane, with common ones being support workers, community access, and domestic assistance.
Languages and supports available in Brisbane
Some personal care providers in Brisbane offer services in languages such as Mandarin, Auslan, Cantonese, Hindi, and Nepali. There are 4 listings for Mandarin and 2 listings each for Auslan, Cantonese, Hindi, and Nepali. This can help people find support that matches their language preferences. In addition to personal care, many providers offer supports like transport, life skills, and housing assistance. The typical listing in Brisbane includes about 10 different supports, allowing for a range of options.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Brisbane 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 Brisbane
680 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Brisbane, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- United for Care Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
- Blooming Life Support Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- My Plan Manager Personal care, Plan management, Housing (SDA & SIL)
- Network of Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Pursue Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Life skills
- Strivesocial Transport, Personal care, Life skills
See all 680 NDIS providers listed in Brisbane
Aged care register listings for personal care in Brisbane
33 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Brisbane, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Australian Unity Home Health Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Australian Home Healthcare Services Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
- S. T. Mcgarry Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
- Dovida Sydney Inner South West Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- Care Services Australia Therapy services, Behaviour support, Dementia care
- Crisden Care Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
See all 33 aged care providers listed in Brisbane
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
- Prompting, supervision or assistance with showering, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Support with toileting, continence routines and personal hygiene in line with an agreed plan.
- Assistance with eating, drinking and meal-time routines where workers have the required training.
- Safe movement, transfers and use of mobility equipment according to current instructions.
- Establishing reliable morning, evening or community routines while encouraging independence.
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 Brisbane. 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 Brisbane
Each number is how many register listings in Brisbane list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Brisbane (685)
- Transport in Brisbane (626)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Brisbane (600)
- Therapy services in Brisbane (588)
- Support coordination in Brisbane (549)
- Nursing in Brisbane (443)
- Plan management in Brisbane (123)
Personal care in other Queensland suburbs
- Personal care in Ipswich (206)
- Personal care in Brisbane City (179)
- Personal care in Southport (128)
- Personal care in Logan Central (96)
- Personal care in Caboolture (95)
- Personal care in South Brisbane (87)
- Personal care in North Lakes (83)
- Personal care in Redcliffe (77)
- Personal care in Toowoomba City (71)
- Personal care in Maroochydore (67)
- Personal care in Redbank Plains (65)
- Personal care in Chermside (63)
Questions about personal care in Brisbane
How many personal care providers are listed in Brisbane?
There are 713 personal care providers listed on the public register in Brisbane. Of these, 680 are NDIS listings and 33 are aged care listings.
Can I find personal care providers with a website in Brisbane?
Yes, 507 personal care listings in Brisbane include a website link. This can help you access more information about each provider.
Are there personal care options in nearby suburbs?
Yes, nearby suburbs such as Brisbane City, South Brisbane, and Fortitude Valley have 179, 87, and 23 listings respectively. Other suburbs also offer options.
What languages are available for personal care services in Brisbane?
Some providers offer services in Mandarin, Auslan, Cantonese, Hindi, and Nepali. Mandarin is available in 4 listings, while the others appear in 2 listings each.
Does the register confirm the quality of personal care providers?
No, the register only shows what is recorded publicly. It does not confirm the quality, capacity, or endorsement of any provider.
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Reading about Personal care
- Personal care and daily living supports: what to ask a provider: Help with showering, dressing, meals and the household is personal. These are the questions that help you set routines, protect your dignity and keep control.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.