Personal care providers in Burwood East, Victoria

Personal care in Burwood East supports people with daily personal activities. In Burwood East, Victoria, there are 19 providers offering personal care services. These services can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, and other daily routines. At the 2021 Census, Burwood East had a population of 10,675, with 663 people needing help with core activities. This page helps you explore local options, see how Burwood East compares to nearby suburbs, and learn what supports are available.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Burwood East, 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 Burwood East 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.

Burwood East at a glance

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

Personal care near Burwood East

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

Who lists personal care in Burwood East

19 register listings for personal care cover Burwood East: 12 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Burwood East had 10,675 residents with a median age of 41. 663 people (6.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 22.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,610 a week.

Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 4 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), support workers (15 of 19), domestic assistance (14 of 19) and transport (12 of 19).

The typical listing here records 9 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Comm Care, Helping Hand Care, Melbourne Better Care and Procare Plus Disability Care Services Pt.

17 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Burwood East cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 21.

Burwood East has more personal care listings than 1 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 options in Burwood East

There are 19 personal care providers in Burwood East. Of these, 12 are listed as NDIS providers and 7 offer aged care services. Local organisations include Comm Care, Helping Hand Care, Melbourne Better Care, and Procare Plus Disability Care Services Pt. Most providers in this area list several types of support, with a typical provider offering 9 different supports. There are 17 listings that include a website for further information.

Comparing Burwood East with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at other areas, nearby suburbs may offer different options. Blackburn South, just 2 km away, also has 19 listings for personal care. Forest Hill, 2 km from Burwood East, has 23 listings. Box Hill South is 3 km away and has 22 listings, while Burwood, also 3 km away, lists 32 providers. The nearest major centre, Dandenong, has 203 listings and is 16 km from Burwood East. Comparing these numbers may help when considering your options.

Personal care needs in Burwood East at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 6.2 percent of Burwood East residents needed help with core activities, which is higher than the 5.9 percent for Victoria and 5.8 percent for Australia overall. The suburb had a median age of 41 and a median weekly household income of $1,610. People aged 65 and over made up 22.3 percent of the local population. These figures may reflect the level of demand for personal care services in the area.

What personal care services can include

Personal care can involve help with showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may also include support with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene, as agreed in a care plan. Assistance with eating, drinking, and safe movement or transfers is also part of this service. The support provided depends on individual needs and preferences, aiming to encourage independence and respect privacy.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Burwood East 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 Burwood East

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

See all 12 NDIS providers listed in Burwood East

Aged care register listings for personal care in Burwood East

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

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Burwood East

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 Burwood East. 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 Burwood East

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

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Questions about personal care in Burwood East

How many personal care providers are in Burwood East?

There are 19 personal care providers listed in Burwood East. Of these, 12 are NDIS providers and 7 offer aged care services.

How does Burwood East compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Blackburn South has 19 providers, Forest Hill has 23, and Burwood has 32. Dandenong, a larger centre 16 km away, has 203 listings.

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

At the 2021 Census, 6.2 percent of people in Burwood East needed help with core activities.

What types of support are included in personal care services?

Personal care can include help with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The exact supports depend on the person's needs.

Are there providers in Burwood East who only offer personal care?

No providers in Burwood East are listed as offering only personal care. Most offer several types of support.

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