Personal care providers in Hillcrest, Queensland
Personal care in Hillcrest, Queensland, is available from a range of local providers. At the 2021 Census, Hillcrest had a population of 6,268 and a median age of 33. There were 432 people needing help with core activities. Personal care covers support with daily personal tasks, such as showering, dressing, grooming, and moving safely. In Hillcrest, you can compare service options and see how local figures relate to nearby suburbs like Browns Plains or Regents Park. This page brings together facts to help you review what is available in your area.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest 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.
Hillcrest at a glance
Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, Hillcrest is number 126 for personal care listings, with 18. The most is Brisbane, with 713.
Personal care near Hillcrest
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Hillcrest with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Browns Plains (35 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Forestdale (4 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Regents Park (14 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Boronia Heights (14 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Parkinson (13 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Drewvale (7 listings, about 3 km)
Who lists personal care in Hillcrest
18 register listings for personal care cover Hillcrest: 17 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Hillcrest had 6,268 residents with a median age of 33. 432 people (6.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 10.5% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,573 a week.
Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 2 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (18 of 18), life skills (17 of 18), community access (16 of 18), domestic assistance (15 of 18) and transport (15 of 18).
The typical listing here records 10 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Absolute Care Disability Services Provider, Australasia Care, Community Plus Care Services and Crowncare.
14 of the 18 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Hillcrest cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings.
Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest
There are 18 personal care listings in Hillcrest. Of these, 17 are registered to provide NDIS services and 1 offers aged care. Some of the local providers include Absolute Care Disability Services Provider, Australasia Care, Community Plus Care Services, and Crowncare. Fourteen of the listings have a website. The register lists what each provider records, but does not confirm their capacity or quality. Each listing may offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 10 supports.
Supports offered by Hillcrest providers
Personal care in Hillcrest covers a variety of daily supports. The most commonly listed support is support workers, available from 18 providers. Life skills are listed by 17, community access by 16, and domestic assistance by 15. Transport and housing supports (such as SDA and SIL) are also available from 15 and 14 providers respectively. Providers may offer assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The exact supports available depend on each provider’s registration and service focus.
Comparing nearby personal care options
If you are considering services beyond Hillcrest, nearby suburbs offer further options. Browns Plains, just 2 km away, has 35 personal care listings. Regents Park and Boronia Heights each have 14, while Parkinson has 13. Forestdale and Drewvale have 4 and 7 listings respectively. For a broader comparison, Brisbane has 713 personal care listings. Reviewing options in these nearby areas may help you find the right fit or see a wider range of supports.
Hillcrest by the numbers at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Hillcrest's population was 6,268. The median weekly household income was $1,573. Of the population, 432 people needed help with core activities, which is 6.9 percent. This is higher than the Queensland average of 6 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over was 10.5 percent, lower than the state and national averages. These figures may reflect the local need for personal care services.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest
17 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Hillcrest, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Ivy Health and Support Services Personal care, Support workers
- Qualitative Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Aussiecarers Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Employment & education support
- OneCare Assist Personal care, Support workers, Domestic assistance
- Horizon Community Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Prydes Support Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 17 NDIS providers listed in Hillcrest
Aged care register listings for personal care in Hillcrest
1 aged care listing includes personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Hillcrest, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Dovida Brisbane South and Redlands Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
See all 1 aged care providers listed in Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest. 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 Hillcrest
Each number is how many register listings in Hillcrest list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Hillcrest (16)
- Transport in Hillcrest (15)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Hillcrest (14)
- Support coordination in Hillcrest (13)
- Nursing in Hillcrest (9)
- Therapy services in Hillcrest (6)
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 Hillcrest
What does personal care in Hillcrest include?
Personal care includes support with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may also help with routines and encourage independence.
How many personal care providers are listed in Hillcrest?
There are 18 personal care providers listed in Hillcrest. Seventeen are registered for NDIS services, and one is listed for aged care.
How does Hillcrest compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?
Browns Plains has 35 personal care listings, while Regents Park and Boronia Heights each have 14. Nearby suburbs may offer different options or more listings to compare.
What supports do Hillcrest providers commonly offer?
Support workers, life skills, community access, domestic assistance, transport, and housing supports are commonly listed by Hillcrest providers.
What percentage of Hillcrest residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 6.9 percent of Hillcrest residents needed help with core activities, which is above the state and national averages.
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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.