Personal care providers in Southport, Queensland

Personal care in Southport, Queensland is available from a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Southport had a population of 36,786 and 2,740 people needed help with core activities. There are 128 register listings for Personal care in Southport, including providers who support daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. Some local providers also cover nearby areas like Ashmore or Labrador, giving residents more options to compare.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Southport, QLD — 128 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 Southport 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.

Southport at a glance

Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, Southport is number 4 for personal care listings, with 128. The most is Brisbane, with 713.

Personal care near Southport

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

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

Who lists personal care in Southport

128 register listings for personal care cover Southport: 119 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Southport had 36,786 residents with a median age of 37. 2,740 people (7.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 19.3% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,268 a week.

Reach varies. 46 cover 5 or fewer areas, 60 cover 6 to 25 areas, 19 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 36 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (123 of 128), community access (118 of 128), domestic assistance (113 of 128), transport (113 of 128) and life skills (103 of 128).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ace Disability Support Services, Activity Care, Aged & Disability Support Services and Allcare Queensl.

102 of the 128 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Southport cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 138.

Southport has more personal care listings than 6 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 options in Southport

There are 128 register listings for Personal care in Southport. Of these, 119 are NDIS listings and 9 are aged care listings. Providers offer support with daily activities, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Many listings include more than one type of support, with a typical provider listing 10 different supports. Some providers also support languages such as Hindi, Mandarin, Serbian, Spanish, and Swahili.

Comparing Southport with nearby suburbs

If you are considering Personal care in Southport, you may also look at nearby suburbs. Ashmore has 28 listings, Surfers Paradise has 39, and Labrador has 24. Main Beach, Molendinar, and Parkwood each have between 12 and 14 listings. The largest number of listings in Queensland is in Brisbane, with 713. Comparing options in these areas may help you find a provider that suits your needs.

Census insights for Southport residents

At the 2021 Census, 7.4 percent of Southport residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the Queensland average of 6 percent and the Australia-wide figure of 5.8 percent. The median age in Southport was 37, and 19.3 percent of people were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $1,268. These figures show that a significant portion of the local population may require support with daily activities.

What Personal care services include

Personal care services provide assistance with daily personal activities. This can involve help with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, continence routines, eating, drinking, and safe movement. Some providers can also assist with establishing routines and using mobility equipment. The level of support is based on the person’s needs and preferences, aiming to encourage independence while respecting privacy.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Southport 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 Southport

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

See all 119 NDIS providers listed in Southport

Aged care register listings for personal care in Southport

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

See all 9 aged care providers listed in Southport

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 Southport. 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 Southport

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

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Questions about personal care in Southport

How many Personal care providers are listed in Southport?

There are 128 register listings for Personal care in Southport. Of these, 119 are NDIS listings and 9 are aged care listings.

What nearby suburbs have Personal care listings?

Nearby suburbs with Personal care listings include Ashmore with 28, Surfers Paradise with 39, Labrador with 24, Main Beach with 13, Molendinar with 12, and Parkwood with 14.

How many people in Southport needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 2,740 people in Southport needed help with core activities.

What supports do Personal care providers in Southport typically offer?

A typical Personal care provider in Southport lists about 10 different supports. Common supports include help with showering, dressing, toileting, eating, and safe movement.

Is the number of people needing help in Southport higher than the state average?

Yes. At the 2021 Census, 7.4 percent of Southport residents needed help with core activities, compared to 6 percent in Queensland overall.

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