Personal care providers in Durack, Queensland

Personal care in Durack, Queensland supports daily personal activities like showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Durack, there are 19 listings for this service, with both NDIS and aged care providers recorded. At the 2021 Census, Durack had a population of 7,788 and a median age of 39. The suburb is surrounded by areas such as Inala and Doolandella, offering more choices for those seeking personal care support. This page outlines provider options, local statistics, and nearby alternatives to help you understand what’s available in Durack.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Durack, QLD — 19 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 Durack 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.

Durack at a glance

Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, Durack is number 120 for personal care listings, with 19. The most is Brisbane, with 713.

Personal care near Durack

These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Durack with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists personal care in Durack

19 register listings for personal care cover Durack: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Durack had 7,788 residents with a median age of 39. 628 people (8.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 21.1% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,264 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas and 5 cover 26 to 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (19 of 19), community access (18 of 19), respite care (17 of 19), domestic assistance (16 of 19) and life skills (16 of 19).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Afia Care, Loyalty Care Services, Unite Community Services and Care Sisters.

11 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Durack cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 20.

Durack 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 Durack

Durack has 19 personal care provider listings. Of these, 16 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 3 are listed as aged care providers. No listings show as SolDirectory members. Typical providers list about 10 different supports. Local organisations include Afia Care, Loyalty Care Services, Unite Community Services, and Care Sisters. Eleven of the local listings include a website. The public register only shows what is recorded; it does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing Durack with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Durack, nearby Inala has 55 personal care listings, while Doolandella and Richlands each have 17. Willawong has 5 listings, and Pallara features 30. The closest major centre is Brisbane, with 713 listings, located 14 kilometres away. Comparing numbers and locations may help you see the range of choices in the area.

Personal care needs in Durack at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 628 people in Durack needed help with core activities, representing 8.1 percent of the population. This is higher than the Queensland average of 6 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. People aged 65 and over made up 21.1 percent of Durack’s population, compared to 17 percent for Queensland as a whole. These figures may help to understand the local demand for personal care services.

What personal care involves

Personal care includes assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Support may involve prompting, supervision, or direct help, always aiming to respect privacy and individual choice. Tasks can include help with morning or evening routines, mobility, and mealtime support. The level of assistance provided depends on each person’s preferences and needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Durack 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 Durack

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

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Durack

Aged care register listings for personal care in Durack

3 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Durack, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Durack

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 Durack. 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 Durack

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

Personal care in other Queensland suburbs

Questions about personal care in Durack

How many personal care providers are listed in Durack?

There are 19 personal care provider listings in Durack. Of these, 16 are recorded as NDIS providers and 3 as aged care providers.

How does Durack compare with nearby suburbs for personal care?

Durack has 19 listings. Inala has 55, Doolandella and Richlands each have 17, and Pallara has 30. This offers several nearby options to consider.

What percentage of Durack’s population needed help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 8.1 percent of Durack’s population needed help with core activities. This is higher than the Queensland and national averages.

What types of support are included in personal care?

Personal care may include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, and setting up daily routines. The level of help varies by individual needs.

Does the provider register confirm quality or capacity?

The public register only shows what is recorded. It does not confirm a provider’s quality, capacity, or endorsement by SolDirectory.

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