Personal care providers in Geelong, Victoria

Personal care in Geelong, Victoria supports people with daily activities like showering, dressing, and moving safely. At the 2021 Census, Geelong had a population of 5811 and 333 people needed help with core activities. There are 214 providers listing Personal care in Geelong, with 204 also listing NDIS services and 10 listing aged care. This page shares facts about Personal care in Geelong, including provider numbers, nearby suburbs, and census data to help you compare options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Geelong, VIC — 214 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 Geelong 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.

Geelong at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Geelong is number 2 for personal care listings, with 214. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Geelong

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

Some personal care listings in Geelong say on their own websites that they support Dari (2 listings), Persian (Farsi) (2 listings), Arabic (1 listing), Hindi (1 listing) and Indonesian (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Geelong

214 register listings for personal care cover Geelong: 204 on the NDIS Commission register and 10 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Geelong had 5,811 residents with a median age of 40. 333 people (5.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 20.9% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,670 a week.

Reach varies. 57 cover 5 or fewer areas, 97 cover 6 to 25 areas, 53 cover 26 to 100 areas and 7 cover more than 100 areas. 61 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (207 of 214), transport (188 of 214), domestic assistance (185 of 214), community access (183 of 214) and life skills (172 of 214).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Back To Back Theatre, Benovelant Care, Cameron Wellness Centre and Empowering Supports.

157 of the 214 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Geelong cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 232.

Geelong 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 Geelong

There are 214 providers listing Personal care in Geelong. Of these, 204 also list NDIS services and 10 list aged care. Local providers include Back To Back Theatre, Benovelant Care, Cameron Wellness Centre, and Empowering Supports. Some providers offer other supports such as support workers, transport, and domestic assistance. On average, each listing includes 10 different supports. Listings with a website number 157. The public register shows who lists Personal care in Geelong, but does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing Geelong to nearby suburbs

Geelong has more Personal care listings than nearby suburbs. Geelong West has 29, South Geelong has 6, East Geelong lists 7, Drumcondra has 8, Newtown lists 11, and Manifold Heights has 6. Melbourne, about 65 km away, has 559 listings. Comparing numbers across suburbs can help you understand local options and service availability.

Census facts about Geelong and support needs

At the 2021 Census, Geelong had a population of 5811 and a median age of 40. The median weekly household income was 1670 dollars. In Geelong, 333 people needed help with core activities, which is 5.7 percent of the population. This is similar to the Victorian average of 5.9 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Geelong was 20.9.

What Personal care can include

Personal care covers assistance with daily personal activities. This may involve support with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene. Assistance with eating, drinking, and safe movement may also be included. The type and amount of support depends on individual needs and preferences. The arrangement aims to protect privacy and encourage independence while providing the needed help.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Geelong 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 Geelong

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

See all 204 NDIS providers listed in Geelong

Aged care register listings for personal care in Geelong

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

See all 10 aged care providers listed in Geelong

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 Geelong. 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 Geelong

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Geelong

How many providers list Personal care in Geelong?

There are 214 providers listing Personal care in Geelong. Of these, 204 also list NDIS services and 10 list aged care services.

How does Geelong compare to nearby suburbs for Personal care?

Geelong has 214 Personal care listings. Nearby, Geelong West has 29, South Geelong has 6, East Geelong has 7, Drumcondra has 8, and Newtown has 11.

What percentage of Geelong residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 5.7 percent of Geelong residents needed help with core activities. This is similar to state and national percentages.

What does Personal care usually include?

Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The level of support depends on the person's needs.

Does the register confirm provider quality or capacity?

The public register lists who provides Personal care in Geelong. It does not confirm capacity, quality, or endorsement of any provider.

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