Personal care providers in Kew, Victoria

Personal care in Kew, Victoria helps with daily activities like showering, dressing, and mobility. In Kew, 39 providers list personal care services, offering a range of support for residents. At the 2021 Census, Kew had a population of 24,499, with 1,271 people needing help with core activities. The suburb sits close to Hawthorn and Kew East, giving locals more options to compare. This page outlines provider numbers, nearby areas, and key statistics to help you understand personal care in Kew.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Kew, VIC — 39 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 Kew 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.

Kew at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Kew is number 96 for personal care listings, with 39. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Kew

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

Some personal care listings in Kew 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 Kew

39 register listings for personal care cover Kew: 32 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Kew had 24,499 residents with a median age of 41. 1,271 people (5.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 19.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,497 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 15 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 15 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (35 of 39), community access (33 of 39), respite care (31 of 39), domestic assistance (28 of 39) and nursing (27 of 39).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Giant Steps, Kew Botanica Care Community, Kew Grove Care Community and Maiestas CARE.

31 of the 39 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Kew cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is therapy services, with 40.

Kew has more personal care listings than 5 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 Kew

There are 39 providers listing personal care in Kew. Of these, 32 are registered to deliver NDIS services and 7 also list aged care. No providers in Kew list only personal care as their service. Many providers offer a mix of supports, with a typical listing in Kew including 10 different types of assistance. Support workers, community access, and respite care are among the most common services available alongside personal care.

Comparing Kew with nearby suburbs

Kew is surrounded by several suburbs with their own provider options. Hawthorn, just 2 km away, has 52 personal care listings, offering a larger pool to compare. Kew East, also 2 km from Kew, has 17 listings. Other nearby places include Alphington with 8, Fairfield with 10, Deepdene with 7, and Burnley with 10. For those seeking the widest range, Melbourne, 6 km away, lists 559 providers. Exploring these areas can help you find a provider that matches your needs.

Census insights for Kew residents

At the 2021 Census, Kew had a population of 24,499 and a median age of 41. Of all residents, 1,271 people reported needing help with core activities, which is 5.2 percent. This is slightly below the 5.9 percent for Victoria as a whole. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Kew was 19.4, higher than the state average of 16.8. These figures highlight the demand for personal care in the area.

What personal care includes

Personal care means help with daily personal activities, such as showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing. It can also include support with toileting, continence routines, eating, drinking, and safe movement. Providers may help with morning and evening routines or encourage independence in the community. The level of assistance varies and should match what the person wants and needs. Some providers in Kew offer services in languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Kew 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 Kew

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

See all 32 NDIS providers listed in Kew

Aged care register listings for personal care in Kew

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

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Kew

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 Kew. 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 Kew

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

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Questions about personal care in Kew

How many personal care providers are in Kew?

There are 39 providers listing personal care in Kew. Of these, 32 are registered to deliver NDIS services and 7 also list aged care services.

How does Kew compare with nearby suburbs for personal care?

Hawthorn has 52 personal care listings, while Kew East has 17. Other nearby suburbs like Alphington, Fairfield, Deepdene, and Burnley have between 7 and 10 listings each.

What percentage of Kew residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 5.2 percent of Kew residents reported needing help with core activities. This is a little lower than the state average of 5.9 percent.

What kinds of support are included in personal care?

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

Are there personal care providers in Kew who speak other languages?

Some providers in Kew offer services in languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese, based on current listings.

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