Personal care providers in Frankston North, Victoria

Personal care in Frankston North, Victoria supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. There are 19 local listings for personal care in Frankston North. At the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 5711, with 725 people needing help with core activities. This rate of 12.7 percent is higher than the state average of 5.9 percent. Local options can be compared with those in nearby areas like Frankston and Carrum Downs. This page outlines what personal care includes and how to explore your choices.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Frankston North, 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 Frankston North 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.

Frankston North at a glance

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

Personal care near Frankston North

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

Who lists personal care in Frankston North

19 register listings for personal care cover Frankston North: 17 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Frankston North had 5,711 residents with a median age of 37. 725 people (12.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 17.8% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,128 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 5 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (18 of 19), domestic assistance (18 of 19), support workers (18 of 19), transport (16 of 19) and life skills (15 of 19).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include APS Healthcare, Family Safety Community Support, Harmony Place and Shalom Disability Services.

13 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Frankston North cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 20.

Frankston North has more personal care listings than 3 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 Frankston North

There are 19 personal care providers listed in Frankston North. Of these, 17 are registered for NDIS services and 2 for aged care. Thirteen of the listings have a website. No providers in Frankston North list only personal care as their service. On average, each listing offers 10 different supports. Some local names include APS Healthcare, Family Safety Community Support, Harmony Place, and Shalom Disability Services.

Comparing Frankston North with nearby suburbs

Frankston North is close to several suburbs with personal care options. Frankston has 141 listings, Carrum Downs has 44, and Seaford has 17. Langwarrin, Skye, and Carrum also have providers. Dandenong, 16 kilometres away, lists 203 providers. Comparing nearby suburbs may help you see a wider range of services and supports.

Personal care: what is included?

Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting. It can also involve support with eating, drinking, and moving safely. Assistance is based on the person’s needs and preferences, and may include supervision, prompting, or hands-on help. Providers may also help with routines and use of mobility equipment. The level of support can vary for each person.

Frankston North by the numbers at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Frankston North had a population of 5711. The median age was 37. The median weekly household income was 1128 dollars. There were 725 people needing help with core activities, which is 12.7 percent of the population. This is higher than the averages for Victoria and Australia. Seventeen point eight percent of residents were aged 65 or over. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Frankston North 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 Frankston North

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

See all 17 NDIS providers listed in Frankston North

Aged care register listings for personal care in Frankston North

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Frankston North

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 Frankston North. 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 Frankston North

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

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Questions about personal care in Frankston North

How many personal care providers are in Frankston North?

There are 19 personal care providers listed in Frankston North. Of these, 17 are registered for NDIS services and 2 for aged care.

What does personal care include?

Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, drinking, and moving safely. The support is tailored to individual needs and routines.

How does Frankston North compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Frankston North has 19 listings. Nearby, Frankston has 141, Carrum Downs has 44, and Seaford has 17. Comparing these areas may offer more options.

What percentage of people in Frankston North need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 12.7 percent of Frankston North residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state average of 5.9 percent.

Are there personal care providers in Frankston North with a website?

Yes, 13 of the personal care listings in Frankston North have a website. This may help you find more details about the services offered.

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