Personal care providers in Burleigh Waters, Queensland
Personal care in Burleigh Waters, Queensland is available through a range of local providers. At the 2021 Census, Burleigh Waters had a population of 14,556, with 851 people needing help with core activities. There are 18 personal care listings in the suburb, and 16 of these are registered for NDIS. The area also has 2 aged care listings. This page helps you see what is available locally and how Burleigh Waters compares with nearby suburbs for personal care services.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Burleigh Waters, QLD — 18 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 Burleigh Waters 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.
Burleigh Waters at a glance
Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, Burleigh Waters is number 126 for personal care listings, with 18. The most is Brisbane, with 713.
Personal care near Burleigh Waters
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Burleigh Waters with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Burleigh Heads (22 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Varsity Lakes (22 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Miami (10 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Reedy Creek (8 listings, about 4 km)
- Personal care in Elanora (10 listings, about 4 km)
- Personal care in Palm Beach (14 listings, about 5 km)
Who lists personal care in Burleigh Waters
18 register listings for personal care cover Burleigh Waters: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Burleigh Waters had 14,556 residents with a median age of 42. 851 people (5.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 20.9% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,735 a week.
Reach varies. 3 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 8 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 10 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (17 of 18), community access (15 of 18), life skills (15 of 18), transport (15 of 18) and domestic assistance (14 of 18).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Brightside Disability Support & Respite, Coastlife Care Solutions and Bright Horizons Supports QLD.
13 of the 18 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Burleigh Waters cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 19.
Burleigh Waters has more personal care listings than 4 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 Burleigh Waters
There are 18 personal care providers listed in Burleigh Waters. Of these, 16 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 2 are listed for aged care. No providers in the suburb list only personal care as their service. On average, each listing offers 11 different types of support. Thirteen have a website recorded. Local names include Brightside Disability Support & Respite, Coastlife Care Solutions, and Bright Horizons Supports QLD.
Comparing Burleigh Waters to nearby suburbs
If you are considering other areas, Burleigh Heads and Varsity Lakes each have 22 personal care listings. Miami and Elanora both have 10, while Palm Beach has 14 and Reedy Creek has 8. Brisbane, about 80 kilometres away, has the highest number in Queensland with 713 listings. Comparing options across these suburbs may help you find the right fit for your needs.
Personal care and local community needs
At the 2021 Census, 5.8 percent of people in Burleigh Waters needed help with core activities. This is the same as the national rate, but slightly lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent. The median age in the suburb was 42, and 20.9 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. Median weekly household income was $1,735. These figures can help you understand the local context for personal care services.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Burleigh Waters 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 Burleigh Waters
16 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Burleigh Waters, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Ivy Health and Support Services Personal care, Support workers
- Life Kiwi Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- 4 Hearts Homecare Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Independent Living Network Australia Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
- My Access Care Australia Domestic assistance, Life skills, Personal care
- Sunshine in Home Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Burleigh Waters
Aged care register listings for personal care in Burleigh Waters
2 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Burleigh Waters, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Dovida Gold Coast and Ballina Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- Northcott Arundel Personal care, Behaviour support, Therapy services
See all 2 aged care providers listed in Burleigh Waters
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 Burleigh Waters. 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 Burleigh Waters
Each number is how many register listings in Burleigh Waters list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Burleigh Waters (18)
- Therapy services in Burleigh Waters (17)
- Transport in Burleigh Waters (15)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Burleigh Waters (12)
- Nursing in Burleigh Waters (11)
- Support coordination in Burleigh Waters (10)
Personal care in other Queensland suburbs
- Personal care in Brisbane (713)
- 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)
Questions about personal care in Burleigh Waters
How many personal care providers are in Burleigh Waters?
There are 18 personal care providers listed in Burleigh Waters. Sixteen are registered for NDIS, and two are listed for aged care.
How does Burleigh Waters compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?
Burleigh Heads and Varsity Lakes each have 22 personal care listings. Miami and Elanora have 10 each, while Palm Beach has 14 and Reedy Creek has 8.
What personal care supports are commonly available?
Providers in Burleigh Waters often offer support workers, community access, life skills, transport, domestic assistance, and respite care. Each listing typically offers 11 types of support.
What does the 2021 Census say about local needs?
At the 2021 Census, 851 people in Burleigh Waters needed help with core activities. This was 5.8 percent of the suburb's population.
Are there any providers that only offer personal care in Burleigh Waters?
No providers in Burleigh Waters list only personal care as their service. Most offer a range of supports.
See all personal care providers
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.