Personal care providers in Balwyn, Victoria

Personal care in Balwyn, Victoria is supported by a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Balwyn had a population of 13,495 and a median age of 43. There were 623 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.6 percent of residents. This page outlines Personal care services in Balwyn, including information on nearby suburbs and local supports to help you compare your options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Balwyn, VIC — 25 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 Balwyn and the surrounding Victoria area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Balwyn at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Balwyn is number 154 for personal care listings, with 25. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Balwyn

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

Some personal care listings in Balwyn say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing), Turkish (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Balwyn

25 register listings for personal care cover Balwyn: 19 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Balwyn had 13,495 residents with a median age of 43. 623 people (4.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 21.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,975 a week.

Reach varies. 5 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 14 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 8 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (22 of 25), support workers (22 of 25), domestic assistance (20 of 25), respite care (19 of 25) and transport (16 of 25).

The typical listing here records 9 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Au Quality Care, Australian Paramedical Services, Mcnamara Care & Support and New Health Care.

21 of the 25 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Balwyn cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 29.

Balwyn 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 Balwyn

There are 25 Personal care providers in Balwyn. Of these, 19 are listed as NDIS providers and 6 offer aged care services. Most providers list more than one support, with a typical listing including 9 different supports. Some providers in Balwyn include Au Quality Care, Australian Paramedical Services, Mcnamara Care & Support, and New Health Care. For those seeking Personal care, these numbers may help you understand the local service landscape.

Comparing Balwyn with nearby suburbs

If you are considering options beyond Balwyn, nearby suburbs also have Personal care providers. Deepdene, just 1 kilometre away, has 7 listings. Canterbury and Balwyn North each have 17, Surrey Hills and Mont Albert have 14, and Mont Albert North has 12. Melbourne, 10 kilometres from Balwyn, has 559 listings. Comparing provider numbers in these areas may help you explore a wider range of services.

Personal care supports and languages offered

Personal care listings in Balwyn often include other supports. Community access and support workers are each listed by 22 providers. Domestic assistance appears in 20 listings, and respite care in 19. Some providers also offer support in languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. This may be helpful for people who prefer services in their first language.

Balwyn’s community at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 21.1 percent of Balwyn’s population were aged 65 and over. This is higher than the Victorian average of 16.8 percent. The median weekly household income was 1,975 dollars. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Balwyn was 4.6 percent, compared to 5.9 percent in Victoria and 5.8 percent in Australia. These figures may give context to the demand for Personal care in the area.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Balwyn 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 Balwyn

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

See all 19 NDIS providers listed in Balwyn

Aged care register listings for personal care in Balwyn

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Balwyn

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 Balwyn. 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 Balwyn

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Balwyn

How many Personal care providers are in Balwyn?

There are 25 providers in Balwyn who list Personal care services. Of these, 19 are listed as NDIS providers and 6 offer aged care services.

Which nearby suburbs have Personal care providers?

Nearby suburbs with Personal care listings include Deepdene with 7, Canterbury and Balwyn North with 17 each, Surrey Hills and Mont Albert with 14 each, and Mont Albert North with 12.

What percentage of Balwyn residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 4.6 percent of Balwyn residents needed help with core activities.

What other supports do Personal care providers in Balwyn often list?

Many providers in Balwyn also list supports such as community access, support workers, domestic assistance, and respite care. Some offer services in languages like Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

How does Balwyn compare to Victoria for people needing help?

At the 2021 Census, 4.6 percent of Balwyn residents needed help with core activities, compared to 5.9 percent in Victoria.

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