Personal care providers in Springfield Lakes, Queensland

Personal care in Springfield Lakes, Queensland supports people with daily personal activities. At the 2021 Census, Springfield Lakes had a population of 17,211. Around 600 people needed help with core activities, which is 3.5 percent of residents. Personal care services in this area may include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. With a median age of 31, Springfield Lakes is a younger suburb compared to many others in Queensland. This page outlines local providers, nearby options, and things to consider when searching for personal care support.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Springfield Lakes, QLD — 42 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 Springfield Lakes 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.

Springfield Lakes at a glance

Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, Springfield Lakes is number 31 for personal care listings, with 42. The most is Brisbane, with 713.

Personal care near Springfield Lakes

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

Who lists personal care in Springfield Lakes

42 register listings for personal care cover Springfield Lakes: 39 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Springfield Lakes had 17,211 residents with a median age of 31. 600 people (3.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 5.4% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $2,184 a week.

Reach varies. 17 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 9 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 7 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (42 of 42), housing (SDA & SIL) (39 of 42), respite care (38 of 42), community access (37 of 42) and life skills (37 of 42).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Arka Disability Services, Bowie Solutions, Covenant Care Qld and Dayals Affectionate & Consulting.

26 of the 42 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Springfield Lakes cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 45.

Springfield Lakes 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 providers in Springfield Lakes

There are 42 personal care providers listed in Springfield Lakes. Of these, 39 are registered as NDIS providers and 3 offer aged care services. Some of the organisations listing personal care in this area include Arka Disability Services, Bowie Solutions, Covenant Care Qld, and Dayals Affectionate & Consulting. Local listings often include a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 10 different types of support. There are 26 providers in Springfield Lakes with a website listed.

Comparing Springfield Lakes to nearby suburbs

Springfield Lakes is surrounded by several suburbs with their own personal care listings. Springfield Central, just 2 km away, has 14 listings. Springfield, also 2 km distant, lists 25 providers. Brookwater, 3 km away, has 24 listings. If you are considering options, looking at nearby suburbs like Spring Mountain, Camira, or Augustine Heights may help. Ipswich, the nearest major town, has 206 personal care listings and is 17 km from Springfield Lakes.

Personal care service information

Personal care covers support with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. It can also include help with eating, drinking, and using mobility equipment. Services are provided according to the person's needs and instructions. The aim is to support daily routines, encourage independence, and respect privacy and choice. Providers may also assist with establishing reliable morning or evening routines. The register shows which services are listed but does not confirm capacity or quality.

Springfield Lakes by the numbers at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Springfield Lakes had a population of 17,211 and a median weekly household income of $2,184. The median age was 31. About 5.4 percent of residents were aged 65 years or older, which is lower than the Queensland average of 17 percent. Around 3.5 percent of people in Springfield Lakes needed help with core activities, compared to 6 percent across Queensland and 5.8 percent for Australia overall.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Springfield Lakes 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 Springfield Lakes

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

See all 39 NDIS providers listed in Springfield Lakes

Aged care register listings for personal care in Springfield Lakes

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Springfield Lakes

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 Springfield Lakes. 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 Springfield Lakes

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

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Questions about personal care in Springfield Lakes

How many personal care providers are listed in Springfield Lakes?

There are 42 personal care providers listed in Springfield Lakes. Of these, 39 are registered as NDIS providers and 3 offer aged care services.

What types of support can personal care include?

Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The support provided depends on individual needs and instructions.

How does Springfield Lakes compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Springfield Central has 14 personal care listings, Springfield has 25, and Brookwater has 24. Ipswich, the nearest major town, has 206 personal care listings.

What proportion of Springfield Lakes residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, about 3.5 percent of Springfield Lakes residents needed help with core activities. This was lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent.

Does the register confirm the quality of personal care providers?

A public register listing shows what is recorded but does not confirm a provider’s capacity or quality. It is not an endorsement.

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