Personal care providers in Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Personal care in Ferntree Gully, Victoria supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and moving safely. At the 2021 Census, Ferntree Gully had a population of 27,398, with 1,640 people needing help with core activities. There are 66 personal care listings in this suburb, offering a range of supports for both NDIS and aged care participants. Local providers include Glengollan Village, Outreach Care, Sayza Energy Pty Ltd trading as SMRTcare, and Sumac (VIC). Neighbouring suburbs like Boronia and Knoxfield offer additional options for those comparing services nearby.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Ferntree Gully, VIC — 66 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 Ferntree Gully 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.

Ferntree Gully at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Ferntree Gully is number 36 for personal care listings, with 66. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Ferntree Gully

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

Some personal care listings in Ferntree Gully say on their own websites that they support Arabic (1 listing), Greek (1 listing), Polish (1 listing) and Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Ferntree Gully

66 register listings for personal care cover Ferntree Gully: 62 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Ferntree Gully had 27,398 residents with a median age of 40. 1,640 people (6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 17.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,770 a week.

Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 22 cover 6 to 25 areas, 29 cover 26 to 100 areas and 8 cover more than 100 areas. 21 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (64 of 66), community access (59 of 66), domestic assistance (57 of 66), transport (54 of 66) and life skills (51 of 66).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Glengollan Village, Outreach Care, Sayza Energy Pty Ltd , Trading as SMRTcare and Sumac (VIC).

48 of the 66 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Ferntree Gully cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 69.

Ferntree Gully 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 options in Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully has 66 personal care listings, with 62 registered for NDIS and 4 for aged care. The most common supports offered include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, and transport. On average, each listing provides 10 different supports. Some providers in Ferntree Gully also list services in other languages, such as Arabic, Greek, Polish, and Spanish. None of the local listings are currently SolDirectory members.

Nearby suburbs for personal care comparison

If you are comparing options, nearby suburbs may be useful. Boronia, just 3 km away, has 47 personal care listings. Knoxfield, also 3 km from Ferntree Gully, lists 24 providers. Bayswater, The Basin, Upwey, and Wantirna South are all within 5 km and offer between 5 and 29 listings each. Dandenong, 13 km away, has 203 listings. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of services in the area.

Community needs in Ferntree Gully at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 6 percent of Ferntree Gully residents needed help with core activities, slightly above the 5.9 percent in Victoria and 5.8 percent across Australia. The suburb's median age was 40 years, and 17.4 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $1,770. These figures reflect the local demand for personal care and related services.

What personal care can include

Personal care covers assistance with daily activities such as showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Support workers may help with safe movement, transfers, and use of mobility equipment. Services can also include help with routines to encourage independence and privacy. Providers may offer support in several languages, depending on the listing.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Ferntree Gully 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 Ferntree Gully

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

See all 62 NDIS providers listed in Ferntree Gully

Aged care register listings for personal care in Ferntree Gully

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Ferntree Gully

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 Ferntree Gully. 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 Ferntree Gully

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

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Questions about personal care in Ferntree Gully

How many personal care providers are in Ferntree Gully?

There are 66 personal care listings in Ferntree Gully, with 62 registered for NDIS and 4 for aged care.

Which nearby suburb has the most personal care listings?

Dandenong, located 13 km from Ferntree Gully, has 203 personal care listings. Boronia and Knoxfield are closer and also offer several options.

What supports are commonly listed by providers in Ferntree Gully?

Common supports include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, transport, life skills, and respite care. Each listing typically offers 10 supports.

What percentage of Ferntree Gully residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 6 percent of Ferntree Gully residents needed help with core activities, which is slightly higher than the state and national figures.

Are any personal care listings in Ferntree Gully SolDirectory members?

None of the personal care listings in Ferntree Gully are currently SolDirectory members.

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