Personal care providers in Boronia, Victoria

Personal care in Boronia supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Boronia, Victoria, there are a range of personal care providers for both NDIS and aged care participants. At the 2021 Census, Boronia had a population of 23,607, with 1,561 people needing help with core activities. This page looks at who lists personal care in Boronia, how it compares to nearby suburbs, and what types of support are available. It also includes information to help you consider your options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Boronia, VIC — 47 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 Boronia 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.

Boronia at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Boronia is number 70 for personal care listings, with 47. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Boronia

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

Some personal care listings in Boronia say on their own websites that they support Mandarin (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Greek (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing) and Turkish (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Boronia

47 register listings for personal care cover Boronia: 44 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Boronia had 23,607 residents with a median age of 39. 1,561 people (6.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 18% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,619 a week.

Reach varies. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 14 cover 26 to 100 areas and 6 cover more than 100 areas. 11 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (44 of 47), domestic assistance (42 of 47), transport (41 of 47), respite care (40 of 47) and community access (39 of 47).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Alphacare Disability Supports, Alpine Way Disability Services, Aplus Healthcare and Complete Care Specialists.

37 of the 47 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Boronia cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings.

Boronia has more personal care listings than 5 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 Boronia

There are 47 personal care providers listed for Boronia. Of these, 44 are NDIS providers and 3 are aged care providers. None list only this service. Most providers in Boronia offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 11 different types. Some local organisations include Alphacare Disability Supports, Alpine Way Disability Services, Aplus Healthcare, and Complete Care Specialists. 37 providers list a website. The public register only shows what is recorded and does not confirm quality or capacity.

Comparing Boronia to nearby suburbs

People seeking personal care in Boronia may also look at nearby areas. Bayswater, just 2 km away, has 29 providers. Ferntree Gully, 3 km away, lists 66 providers. The Basin and Kilsyth South each have 5 providers within 3 km. Croydon South, 5 km from Boronia, lists 8 providers. Dandenong, the nearest larger town, is 16 km away and has 203 providers. Comparing options in these places may help when searching for a suitable provider.

Personal care support types in Boronia

Providers in Boronia list a range of support types. The most common are support workers (44 listings), domestic assistance (42), transport (41), respite care (40), community access (39), and life skills (38). Some providers offer services in languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek, Spanish, and Turkish. The right arrangement depends on individual needs and preferences. Assistance can include help with showering, toileting, eating, grooming, and safe movement.

Census insights for Boronia and Victoria

At the 2021 Census, 6.6 percent of Boronia residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.9 percent in Victoria and the 5.8 percent across Australia. The median age in Boronia was 39, and 18 percent of people were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $1,619. These figures may help when considering the local demand for personal care services.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Boronia 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 Boronia

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

See all 44 NDIS providers listed in Boronia

Aged care register listings for personal care in Boronia

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Boronia

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 Boronia. 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 Boronia

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

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Questions about personal care in Boronia

How many personal care providers are listed in Boronia?

There are 47 personal care providers listed in Boronia. Of these, 44 are NDIS providers and 3 are aged care providers.

What types of personal care supports are available in Boronia?

Support types include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers may also offer domestic assistance, transport, and respite care.

How does Boronia compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Boronia has 47 providers. Nearby Bayswater has 29, Ferntree Gully has 66, and Dandenong has 203 providers. These options may be useful to compare.

What does the census say about personal care needs in Boronia?

At the 2021 Census, 1,561 people in Boronia needed help with core activities, which is 6.6 percent of the population.

Are there personal care providers in Boronia who speak other languages?

Some providers in Boronia offer services in languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek, Spanish, and Turkish.

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