Personal care providers in Essendon, Victoria

Personal care in Essendon is available through a range of local providers. Essendon, in Victoria, had a population of 21,240 at the 2021 Census. Of these, 992 people needed help with core activities. Personal care supports daily routines such as showering, dressing, grooming, eating, and moving safely. In Essendon, 45 providers list this service, offering options for those seeking support in the area. The suburb is surrounded by places like Moonee Ponds and Strathmore, which also have several personal care listings.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Essendon, VIC — 45 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 Essendon 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.

Essendon at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Essendon is number 75 for personal care listings, with 45. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Essendon

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

Some personal care listings in Essendon 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 Essendon

45 register listings for personal care cover Essendon: 41 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Essendon had 21,240 residents with a median age of 39. 992 people (4.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 15.8% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,132 a week.

Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 15 cover 6 to 25 areas, 20 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 11 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (43 of 45), community access (40 of 45), domestic assistance (38 of 45), transport (37 of 45) and life skills (35 of 45).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Crest Support, First Gen Care Provider, Live Connect Thrive and Tina Precise Care.

37 of the 45 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Essendon cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 49.

Essendon 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 Essendon

There are 45 personal care providers listing services in Essendon. Of these, 41 are registered for NDIS personal care and 4 list aged care personal care services. Some local providers include Crest Support, First Gen Care Provider, Live Connect Thrive, and Tina Precise Care. While 37 providers in Essendon have a website listed, none list only personal care as their sole service. On average, providers in Essendon offer 10 different supports.

Comparing Essendon with nearby suburbs

Essendon is near several suburbs with their own personal care options. Moonee Ponds lists 43 providers, Strathmore has 13, and Niddrie has 19. Essendon North, just 1 km away, lists 10 personal care providers. These nearby options can help people compare what is available locally and in surrounding areas. Melbourne, 9 km from Essendon, has 559 providers, which is the highest in Victoria.

Personal care and local community needs

At the 2021 Census, 4.7 percent of Essendon residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the 5.9 percent for Victoria overall. The median age in Essendon was 39, and 15.8 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. These figures may help when considering the types of personal care support needed in the area. Providers may offer services that support both younger and older people in the community.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Essendon 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 Essendon

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

See all 41 NDIS providers listed in Essendon

Aged care register listings for personal care in Essendon

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Essendon

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 Essendon. 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 Essendon

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

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Questions about personal care in Essendon

What does personal care in Essendon include?

Personal care in Essendon covers help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The level of support depends on the person's needs and preferences.

How many personal care providers are in Essendon?

There are 45 personal care providers listing services in Essendon. This includes both NDIS and aged care providers.

Are there personal care options in nearby suburbs?

Yes. Moonee Ponds has 43 personal care listings, Strathmore has 13, and Essendon North has 10. Comparing nearby suburbs can help you see more options.

What percentage of Essendon residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 4.7 percent of Essendon residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the Victorian average.

Do providers in Essendon offer other supports besides personal care?

Yes. Providers in Essendon typically offer around 10 different supports, not just personal care. This can include community access, domestic assistance, or transport.

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