Personal care providers in Blackburn South, Victoria

Personal care in Blackburn South, Victoria helps with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing and moving safely. In Blackburn South, there are 19 personal care providers listed. At the 2021 Census, this suburb had a population of 10,939. The area is part of a wider network of suburbs in Victoria where personal care services are available. You can compare providers here with those in nearby suburbs or explore details about the people and services in Blackburn South.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Blackburn South, VIC — 19 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 Blackburn South 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.

Blackburn South at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Blackburn South is number 204 for personal care listings, with 19. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Blackburn South

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

Some personal care listings in Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South

19 register listings for personal care cover Blackburn South: 13 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Blackburn South had 10,939 residents with a median age of 42. 817 people (7.5%) 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 $1,861 a week.

Reach varies. 2 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 9 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list respite care (16 of 19), community access (15 of 19), nursing (14 of 19), support workers (14 of 19) and domestic assistance (13 of 19).

The typical listing here records 9 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Care Companions Melbourne and Regis Inala Lodge.

17 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Blackburn South cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 19.

Blackburn South has more personal care listings than 0 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 Blackburn South

There are 19 personal care providers listed in Blackburn South. Of these, 13 are also registered as NDIS providers and 6 as aged care providers. Local listings include Care Companions Melbourne and Regis Inala Lodge. Most listings offer more than one support, with a typical provider listing 9 different supports. Some supports commonly offered alongside personal care are respite care, community access, nursing, and support workers.

Comparing Blackburn South with nearby suburbs

If you are considering personal care in Blackburn South, you may also want to look at nearby suburbs. Blackburn has 43 personal care listings, Box Hill has 62, and Forest Hill has 23. Burwood East, Box Hill South, and Nunawading each have between 19 and 22 listings. This can help you see the range of providers and services available within 2 or 3 kilometres of Blackburn South.

Key facts about Blackburn South at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Blackburn South had 10,939 residents. The median age was 42. About 817 people needed help with core activities, making up 7.5 percent of the population. This is higher than the 5.9 percent recorded for Victoria overall. The suburb also had 21.1 percent of people aged 65 or over. The median weekly household income was $1,861.

What personal care includes

Personal care means help with daily personal activities. This can include showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The level of assistance is based on individual needs and preferences. Some providers may also support routines, safe movement, and use of mobility equipment. Personal care can be part of NDIS or aged care plans, depending on eligibility and requirements.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South

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

See all 13 NDIS providers listed in Blackburn South

Aged care register listings for personal care in Blackburn South

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Blackburn South

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 Blackburn South. 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 Blackburn South

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

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Questions about personal care in Blackburn South

How many personal care providers are listed in Blackburn South?

There are 19 personal care providers listed in Blackburn South. Of these, 13 are registered as NDIS providers and 6 as aged care providers.

Which nearby suburbs have personal care providers?

Nearby suburbs with personal care providers include Blackburn, Box Hill, Forest Hill, Burwood East, Box Hill South, and Nunawading. Each has between 19 and 62 listings.

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

At the 2021 Census, 7.5 percent of Blackburn South residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the average for Victoria.

What supports are often listed with personal care in Blackburn South?

Supports often listed with personal care in Blackburn South include respite care, community access, nursing, support workers, domestic assistance, and transport.

What is the median age in Blackburn South?

The median age in Blackburn South was 42 at the 2021 Census.

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