Personal care providers in South Brisbane, Queensland

Personal care in South Brisbane, Queensland, is available from a range of providers listed in the area. At the 2021 Census, South Brisbane had a population of 14292, with 284 people needing help with core activities. The suburb is close to places like Highgate Hill and West End, which may offer additional options for personal care. This page outlines provider numbers, support types, and local context to help you compare personal care services in South Brisbane.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering South Brisbane, QLD — 87 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 South 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.

South Brisbane at a glance

Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, South Brisbane is number 7 for personal care listings, with 87. The most is Brisbane, with 713.

Personal care near South Brisbane

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

Some personal care listings in South Brisbane say on their own websites that they support Auslan (1 listing), Hindi (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Serbian (1 listing) and Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in South Brisbane

87 register listings for personal care cover South Brisbane: 79 on the NDIS Commission register and 8 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, South Brisbane had 14,292 residents with a median age of 29. 284 people (2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 6.4% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,818 a week.

Reach varies. 16 cover 5 or fewer areas, 52 cover 6 to 25 areas, 18 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 25 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (85 of 87), community access (79 of 87), respite care (77 of 87), domestic assistance (75 of 87) and transport (73 of 87).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Deaf Connect - Townsville, Fair Ora Care Services, Fivegoodfriends and QLV Psychology.

73 of the 87 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in South Brisbane cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 92.

South Brisbane 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 South Brisbane

There are 87 personal care listings in South Brisbane. Of these, 79 are registered as NDIS providers and 8 are listed for aged care. Listings in the area typically offer 11 different supports. Some of the most commonly listed supports include support workers, community access, respite care, and domestic assistance. No providers in South Brisbane list only personal care as their service. Many also offer related supports to meet a range of needs.

Comparing South Brisbane to nearby suburbs

South Brisbane is surrounded by several suburbs with personal care listings. Highgate Hill, just 1 km away, has 8 listings. West End, also 1 km from South Brisbane, has 22. Woolloongabba and Kangaroo Point are 2 km away, with 26 and 14 listings respectively. Brisbane City, 2 km away, has 179 listings. The wider Brisbane area has 713. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of options available nearby.

Census insights for South Brisbane

At the 2021 Census, South Brisbane had a median age of 29 and a population of 14292. Of these residents, 284 people needed help with core activities, which is 2 percent of the population. This is lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent. The median weekly household income was 1818 dollars. These figures provide context about the local community and the potential demand for personal care in South Brisbane.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers help with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Assistance is provided based on the level and type of support a person wants and needs. Services may also include support with continence routines, personal hygiene, and safe use of mobility equipment. Establishing reliable routines is a common part of this support, while encouraging independence as much as possible.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for South 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 South Brisbane

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

See all 79 NDIS providers listed in South Brisbane

Aged care register listings for personal care in South Brisbane

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

See all 8 aged care providers listed in South 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

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 South 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 South Brisbane

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

Personal care in other Queensland suburbs

Questions about personal care in South Brisbane

How many personal care providers are listed in South Brisbane?

There are 87 personal care listings in South Brisbane. This includes 79 NDIS providers and 8 aged care providers.

What supports are commonly offered by personal care providers?

Common supports include help from support workers, community access, respite care, domestic assistance, and transport. Listings usually offer 11 supports on average.

How does South Brisbane compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

South Brisbane has 87 listings. Nearby, West End has 22, Highgate Hill has 8, and Brisbane City has 179. The wider Brisbane area has 713 listings.

What does personal care usually include?

Personal care usually involves assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Support is tailored to individual needs.

How many people in South Brisbane need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 284 people in South Brisbane needed help with core activities, which is 2 percent of the local population.

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