Personal care providers in Paradise, South Australia

Personal care in Paradise, South Australia supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and safe movement. At the 2021 Census, Paradise had a population of 7,217. Of these, 573 people needed help with core activities. This was 7.9 percent of the suburb’s population, which is higher than the South Australian average of 6.6 percent. If you are considering personal care options in Paradise, you can compare providers in nearby suburbs such as Newton or Campbelltown to see what is available.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Paradise, SA — 17 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 Paradise and the surrounding South Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Paradise at a glance

Of the 314 South Australia suburbs we compare, Paradise is number 42 for personal care listings, with 17. The most is Adelaide, with 272.

Personal care near Paradise

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

Who lists personal care in Paradise

17 register listings for personal care cover Paradise: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Paradise had 7,217 residents with a median age of 43. 573 people (7.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 24.4% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,386 a week.

Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas and 5 cover 26 to 100 areas. 1 is listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (17 of 17), domestic assistance (16 of 17), support workers (16 of 17), transport (16 of 17) and respite care (15 of 17).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Amal Support Network, Amber Aged Care, Disability Support Network and Disability Support Network.

14 of the 17 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Paradise cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 18.

Paradise has more personal care listings than 3 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 Paradise

There are 17 personal care provider listings in Paradise. Sixteen of these are registered as NDIS providers, while one is listed for aged care. Providers in Paradise often list several types of support. The typical provider here lists 11 supports. Some local organisations include Amal Support Network, Amber Aged Care, and Disability Support Network. Fourteen providers in Paradise have a website listed. None list only personal care as their sole service.

Comparing Paradise to nearby suburbs

Paradise is close to several suburbs with personal care options. Newton, just 1 km away, has 9 listings. Campbelltown and Windsor Gardens, both 2 km from Paradise, have 24 and 25 listings respectively. Holden Hill, also 2 km away, has 21 listings. If you want to compare more choices, Adelaide is 9 km away and has 272 listings. Looking at nearby areas can help you find different providers or a wider range of services.

Census insights for Paradise

At the 2021 Census, Paradise had a median age of 43 and a median weekly household income of $1,386. About 24.4 percent of people in Paradise were aged 65 or over. This is higher than the South Australian average of 20 percent. The proportion of people needing help with core activities in Paradise was also above the state average. These numbers can give some context to the demand for personal care in this area.

Understanding personal care services

Personal care includes help with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may assist with morning and evening routines, support with hygiene, and help with using mobility equipment. The level of support is based on individual needs and preferences. Personal care arrangements aim to protect privacy and encourage independence.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Paradise 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 Paradise

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

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Paradise

Aged care register listings for personal care in Paradise

1 aged care listing includes personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Paradise, SA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Paradise

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 Paradise. 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 Paradise

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

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Questions about personal care in Paradise

How many personal care providers are listed in Paradise?

There are 17 personal care provider listings in Paradise. Sixteen are registered as NDIS providers and one is listed for aged care.

How does Paradise compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Paradise has 17 listings. Nearby, Campbelltown has 24, Windsor Gardens has 25, and Newton has 9 listings. Adelaide, 9 km away, has 272 listings.

What percentage of Paradise residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 7.9 percent of Paradise residents needed help with core activities. This is above the South Australian average of 6.6 percent.

What does personal care include?

Personal care covers help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Support is tailored to the person’s needs and preferences.

Are there providers in Paradise who only offer personal care?

No providers in Paradise list only personal care as their sole service. Most offer a range of supports.

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