Personal care providers in Kingston, Tasmania

Personal care in Kingston, Tasmania supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Kingston, there are 18 providers listing personal care services. At the 2021 Census, Kingston had a population of 12,288, with 754 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines local provider options, types of support available, and nearby suburbs like Kingston Beach and Blackmans Bay for comparison. It also shares facts from the 2021 Census to help you understand the local context when considering personal care services in Kingston.

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

Kingston at a glance

Of the 144 Tasmania suburbs we compare, Kingston is number 7 for personal care listings, with 18. The most is Hobart, with 69.

Personal care near Kingston

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

Who lists personal care in Kingston

18 register listings for personal care cover Kingston: 13 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Kingston had 12,288 residents with a median age of 36. 754 people (6.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.8% across Tasmania. 18.4% were aged 65 or over (20.9% across Tasmania). The median household income was $1,517 a week.

Reach varies. 5 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list respite care (16 of 18), nursing (15 of 18), community access (13 of 18), support workers (13 of 18) and transport (13 of 18).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ally Australia, Care Circle Solutions, Your Future...Your Way and Community Based Support.

13 of the 18 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Kingston cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is respite care, with 20.

Kingston 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 listings in Kingston

Kingston has 18 providers offering personal care services. Of these, 13 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 5 also list aged care services. Local providers include Ally Australia, Care Circle Solutions, Your Future...Your Way, and Community Based Support. The typical provider in Kingston lists around 10 types of supports. Some of the most common supports offered are respite care, nursing, community access, support workers, transport, and domestic assistance. Each provider's listing shows the supports they offer and whether they are registered for NDIS or aged care.

Comparing Kingston with nearby suburbs

If you are looking for more options, nearby suburbs such as Kingston Beach and Blackmans Bay also have personal care providers. Kingston Beach has 8 listings, while Blackmans Bay has 7. Bonnet Hill, Huntingfield, and Taroona also have several providers within a short distance. Hobart, about 10 kilometres away, has 69 listings, making it the suburb with the most personal care providers in the region. Comparing provider numbers in these areas may help you decide where to search for the services you need.

Personal care needs in Kingston at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Kingston recorded a population of 12,288. Of these, 754 people needed help with core activities, which is 6.1 percent of the population. This is slightly lower than the Tasmania average of 6.8 percent. The median age in Kingston was 36, and 18.4 percent of residents were aged 65 or over. The median weekly household income was $1,517. These figures help show the local demand for personal care and the age profile of the community.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Kingston 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 Kingston

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

See all 13 NDIS providers listed in Kingston

Aged care register listings for personal care in Kingston

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

See all 5 aged care providers listed in Kingston

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 Kingston. 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 Kingston

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

Personal care in other Tasmania suburbs

Questions about personal care in Kingston

What services are included in personal care in Kingston?

Personal care services in Kingston may include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers may also support routines and encourage independence.

How many personal care providers are in Kingston?

There are 18 personal care providers listed in Kingston. Of these, 13 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 5 also list aged care services.

How does Kingston compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Kingston has more personal care provider listings than Kingston Beach, Bonnet Hill, and Blackmans Bay. Hobart, about 10 kilometres away, has 69 listings, offering a wider range of options.

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

At the 2021 Census, 6.1 percent of Kingston's population needed help with core activities. This is slightly below the Tasmania average of 6.8 percent.

Can I find personal care for both NDIS and aged care in Kingston?

Yes, some providers in Kingston list both NDIS and aged care personal care services. Each listing shows which types of supports and registrations are included.

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