Personal care providers in Donvale, Victoria

Personal care in Donvale supports daily activities like showering, dressing, and safe movement. In Donvale, Victoria, there are 24 providers listing personal care services. At the 2021 Census, Donvale had a population of 12,644 and a median age of 45. About 914 people needed help with core activities, which is 7.2 percent of residents. This rate is higher than the state average of 5.9 percent. Local options and nearby suburbs offer different choices for personal care support.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Donvale, VIC — 24 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 Donvale 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.

Donvale at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Donvale is number 163 for personal care listings, with 24. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Donvale

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

Some personal care listings in Donvale 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 Donvale

24 register listings for personal care cover Donvale: 20 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Donvale had 12,644 residents with a median age of 45. 914 people (7.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 23.6% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,100 a week.

Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 2 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 domestic assistance (21 of 24), community access (20 of 24), respite care (20 of 24), support workers (19 of 24) and housing (SDA & SIL) (18 of 24).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Brooklea, Centred Pathways, Elevate Abilities For All and Envision Healthcare.

17 of the 24 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Donvale cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 24.

Donvale has more personal care listings than 4 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 Donvale

There are 24 personal care providers listed in Donvale. Of these, 20 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 4 offer aged care services. No providers in Donvale list only personal care as their sole service. The typical provider in this area lists 11 different supports. Some local providers include Brooklea, Centred Pathways, Elevate Abilities For All, and Envision Healthcare. Seventeen providers have a website listed. There are currently no SolDirectory members in Donvale.

Comparing Donvale to nearby suburbs

Donvale is surrounded by several suburbs with personal care services. Doncaster East, just 3 km away, has 44 listings, offering more options for comparison. Blackburn North has 29 listings, while Mitcham and Nunawading each have 21 and 20 respectively. Park Orchards, at 2 km distance, has 5 listings. Melbourne, 20 km away, has 559 listings. Comparing nearby suburbs can help you see the range of services available around Donvale.

Personal care needs in Donvale at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Donvale had a population of 12,644. The median weekly household income was $2,100. There were 914 people needing help with core activities, making up 7.2 percent of residents. This is higher than the state average of 5.9 percent and the national figure of 5.8 percent. Donvale also has a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over, at 23.6 percent, compared to 16.8 percent in Victoria.

What personal care includes

Personal care involves support with daily personal activities. This can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers may assist with morning and evening routines, continence support, and using mobility equipment. The level of assistance is based on the person's needs and preferences. Some providers in Donvale also list supports like domestic assistance, community access, respite care, and nursing.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Donvale 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 Donvale

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

See all 20 NDIS providers listed in Donvale

Aged care register listings for personal care in Donvale

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Donvale

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 Donvale. 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 Donvale

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

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Questions about personal care in Donvale

How many personal care providers are there in Donvale?

There are 24 providers listing personal care services in Donvale. Of these, 20 are NDIS providers and 4 offer aged care services.

How does Donvale compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Doncaster East has 44 personal care listings, Blackburn North has 29, while Mitcham and Nunawading each have 21 and 20. Park Orchards has 5.

What percentage of Donvale residents need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 914 people in Donvale needed help with core activities. This is 7.2 percent of the suburb's population.

What supports are commonly listed with personal care in Donvale?

Providers in Donvale often list supports like domestic assistance, community access, respite care, support workers, housing, and nursing alongside personal care.

Which languages are available from personal care providers in Donvale?

Some providers in Donvale list services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

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