Personal care providers in Port Augusta, South Australia

Personal care in Port Augusta supports people with their daily routines, such as showering, dressing, and eating. In Port Augusta, South Australia, you can find providers who offer this type of support. At the 2021 Census, Port Augusta had a population of 6437, with 483 people needing help with core activities. This page lists information to help you compare personal care services locally and with nearby towns like Whyalla. Understanding your options can help you make an informed choice for yourself or someone you support.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Port Augusta, SA — 18 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 Port Augusta 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.

Port Augusta at a glance

Of the 314 South Australia suburbs we compare, Port Augusta is number 39 for personal care listings, with 18. The most is Adelaide, with 272.

Who lists personal care in Port Augusta

18 register listings for personal care cover Port Augusta: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Port Augusta had 6,437 residents with a median age of 39. 483 people (7.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 19% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,092 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas and 1 covers 26 to 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (18 of 18), support workers (18 of 18), respite care (17 of 18), transport (16 of 18) and domestic assistance (15 of 18).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Centacare Catholic Country SA Port Augusta, Healthy Dreaming, Kia Maia Care Supports and Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc.

16 of the 18 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Port Augusta cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 25.

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 Port Augusta

There are 18 personal care providers listed in Port Augusta. Of these, 16 are registered to deliver NDIS supports, and 2 are listed for aged care. Local providers include Centacare Catholic Country SA Port Augusta, Healthy Dreaming, Kia Maia Care Supports, and Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. Listings may offer a variety of supports, but none list only personal care. Most providers list about 11 different supports.

Comparing Port Augusta and Whyalla

Port Augusta has 18 personal care providers, while the nearest town, Whyalla, has 15. Whyalla is 63 km from Port Augusta, so some people may consider options in both towns. Comparing listings in each location may help you find services that match your needs or preferences. Each area may have a different mix of supports and providers.

Personal care and local community needs

At the 2021 Census, 7.5 percent of Port Augusta residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the South Australia average of 6.6 percent and the national average of 5.8 percent. The median age in Port Augusta was 39. The median weekly household income was 1092 dollars. These figures may reflect the level of demand for personal care services in the community.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers support with daily personal activities. This may include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may also help establish routines and encourage independence. The type and amount of help can be tailored to each person’s needs and preferences. Support is delivered in line with agreed plans and current instructions.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta

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

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Port Augusta

Aged care register listings for personal care in Port Augusta

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Port Augusta

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 Port Augusta. 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 Port Augusta

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

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Questions about personal care in Port Augusta

How many personal care providers are in Port Augusta?

There are 18 personal care providers listed in Port Augusta. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS supports and 2 are listed for aged care.

How does Port Augusta compare to Whyalla for personal care options?

Port Augusta has 18 personal care providers, while Whyalla has 15. Whyalla is about 63 km away, so you can consider services in both locations.

What percentage of Port Augusta residents need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 7.5 percent of Port Augusta residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national averages.

What does personal care involve?

Personal care involves assistance with daily personal activities like showering, dressing, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Support is based on individual needs and preferences.

Are all providers in Port Augusta registered for both NDIS and aged care?

No. Of the 18 personal care providers in Port Augusta, 16 are registered for NDIS supports and 2 are listed for aged care.

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