Personal care providers in Footscray, Victoria

Personal care in Footscray, Victoria, covers support with everyday activities like showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Footscray, there are 118 Personal care provider listings, making it a significant area for this service. At the 2021 Census, Footscray had a population of 17,131 and a median age of 34. People seeking Personal care in Footscray can also look at nearby suburbs such as Seddon and West Footscray for comparison. This page outlines provider numbers, local context, and neutral facts to help you understand the options available.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Footscray, VIC — 118 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 Footscray 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.

Footscray at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Footscray is number 14 for personal care listings, with 118. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Footscray

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

Some personal care listings in Footscray say on their own websites that they support Hindi (2 listings), Vietnamese (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Dari (1 listing) and Mandarin (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Footscray

118 register listings for personal care cover Footscray: 111 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Footscray had 17,131 residents with a median age of 34. 1,104 people (6.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,763 a week.

Reach varies. 33 cover 5 or fewer areas, 47 cover 6 to 25 areas, 32 cover 26 to 100 areas and 6 cover more than 100 areas. 26 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (112 of 118), domestic assistance (107 of 118), transport (105 of 118), community access (104 of 118) and life skills (99 of 118).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ahc Care, Australian Multicultural Care, Big Steps Community Care and Boundless Australia.

85 of the 118 listings link to their own website.

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

Footscray 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 Footscray

There are 118 Personal care provider listings in Footscray. Out of these, 111 list NDIS services and 7 list aged care services. No providers in Footscray list only Personal care. Many providers offer a mix of supports, with a typical listing including 11 different supports. Some local services include Ahc Care, Australian Multicultural Care, Big Steps Community Care, and Boundless Australia.

Comparing Footscray with nearby suburbs

Footscray has more Personal care listings than some neighbouring suburbs. Seddon has 14 listings, Kingsville has 7, and West Footscray has 11. West Melbourne offers 39 listings, while Flemington has 23. If you are looking for even more options, Melbourne has 559 Personal care listings and is 6 km away. Comparing local and nearby options may help you find a suitable provider.

Personal care supports and languages in Footscray

Personal care providers in Footscray commonly offer supports such as support workers, domestic assistance, and transport. The top supports include support workers (112 listings), domestic assistance (107), and transport (105). Some providers in Footscray can offer services in languages including Hindi, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Dari, and Mandarin.

Footscray census insights for Personal care

At the 2021 Census, 1,104 people in Footscray needed help with core activities. This was 6.4 percent of the population, above the 5.9 percent for Victoria. The median weekly household income was $1,763. Around 11 percent of residents were aged 65 and over. These figures may be useful when considering demand for Personal care in Footscray.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Footscray 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 Footscray

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

See all 111 NDIS providers listed in Footscray

Aged care register listings for personal care in Footscray

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

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Footscray

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 Footscray. 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 Footscray

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Footscray

How many Personal care providers are in Footscray?

There are 118 provider listings for Personal care in Footscray. Of these, 111 list NDIS services and 7 list aged care services.

Which nearby suburbs have Personal care providers?

Nearby suburbs with Personal care listings include Seddon with 14, Kingsville with 7, West Footscray with 11, West Melbourne with 39, and Flemington with 23.

What supports do Personal care providers in Footscray offer?

Common supports include assistance from support workers, domestic help, transport, community access, and life skills. The typical listing includes 11 different supports.

Are Personal care services in Footscray available in languages other than English?

Some providers in Footscray offer services in Hindi, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Dari, and Mandarin, according to their listings.

How many people in Footscray need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 1,104 people in Footscray were recorded as needing help with core activities, representing 6.4 percent of the population.

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