Personal care providers in Underwood, Queensland
Personal care in Underwood, Queensland supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. At the 2021 Census, Underwood had a population of 6,809. Of these, 263 people needed help with core activities, which was 3.9 percent of the suburb’s residents. There were 44 provider listings for personal care in Underwood, offering a range of supports for NDIS and aged care participants. This page helps you compare personal care options in Underwood and nearby suburbs, using facts to guide your search.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Underwood, QLD — 44 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 Underwood 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.
Underwood at a glance
Of the 726 Queensland suburbs we compare, Underwood is number 27 for personal care listings, with 44. The most is Brisbane, with 713.
Personal care near Underwood
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Underwood with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Kuraby (14 listings, about 1 km)
- Personal care in Rochedale South (12 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Springwood (37 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Woodridge (31 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Logan Central (96 listings, about 4 km)
- Personal care in Eight Mile Plains (39 listings, about 4 km)
Who lists personal care in Underwood
44 register listings for personal care cover Underwood: 43 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Underwood had 6,809 residents with a median age of 34. 263 people (3.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 10.1% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,992 a week.
Reach varies. 28 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 9 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list community access (44 of 44), support workers (43 of 44), domestic assistance (41 of 44), life skills (41 of 44) and transport (41 of 44).
The typical listing here records 10 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include 1n1 Care, Advance Care Services, Building Futures Together and Careoasis.
32 of the 44 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Underwood cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 45.
Underwood 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 provider listings in Underwood
There are 44 personal care provider listings in Underwood. Of these, 43 are registered for NDIS supports, and 1 is listed for aged care. None of the listings are exclusive to personal care, and 32 include a website. On average, each provider in Underwood lists about 10 different supports. You can also find providers offering services such as community access, support workers, and domestic assistance.
Comparing Underwood with nearby suburbs
If you want to see more options, nearby suburbs have a range of personal care provider listings. Kuraby has 14 listings, Rochedale South has 12, and Springwood has 37. Woodridge lists 31 providers, while Eight Mile Plains has 39. Logan Central, 4 km away, has 96 listings. Brisbane, 18 km from Underwood, has 713 provider listings. Comparing these numbers can help you understand the range of services available in the area.
Personal care supports and routines
Personal care includes help with daily personal activities. This may involve prompting, supervision, or hands-on assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Providers may also support safe movement, transfers, and the use of mobility equipment. Many work with people to establish reliable routines while encouraging independence. The level and type of help are based on each person’s needs and choices.
Census insights for Underwood and Queensland
At the 2021 Census, Underwood had a median age of 34 and a median weekly household income of $1,992. About 10.1 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. In comparison, 17 percent of people in Queensland and 17.2 percent across Australia were in this age group. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Underwood was lower than the state and national averages.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Underwood 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 Underwood
43 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Underwood, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Mapple Care Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Employment & education support
- Praxis Solutions Respite care, Community access, Support workers
- Huge Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Centre Care Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Life skills
- Endless Support Services Personal care, Respite care, Community access
- Prydes Support Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 43 NDIS providers listed in Underwood
Aged care register listings for personal care in Underwood
1 aged care listing includes personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Underwood, 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 Underwood
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 Underwood. 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 Underwood
Each number is how many register listings in Underwood list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Underwood (45)
- Transport in Underwood (42)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Underwood (40)
- Support coordination in Underwood (37)
- Therapy services in Underwood (28)
- Nursing in Underwood (22)
- Plan management in Underwood (8)
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 Underwood
How many personal care providers are listed in Underwood?
There are 44 personal care provider listings in Underwood. Of these, 43 are registered for NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care.
What is included in personal care support?
Personal care support can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The type and amount of help depend on each person’s needs.
How does Underwood compare to nearby suburbs for provider numbers?
Underwood has 44 provider listings. Nearby, Kuraby has 14, Rochedale South has 12, Springwood has 37, and Logan Central has 96 listings.
How many people in Underwood needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 263 people in Underwood needed help with core activities. This was 3.9 percent of the suburb’s population.
What is the median age and household income in Underwood?
The median age in Underwood was 34 at the 2021 Census. The median weekly household income was $1,992.
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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.