Personal care providers in Maribyrnong, Victoria
Personal care in Maribyrnong, Victoria supports people with daily activities like showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Maribyrnong, 27 providers list personal care services. At the 2021 Census, Maribyrnong had a population of 12,573 and 478 people needed help with core activities. This page helps you see your options in Maribyrnong and compare them with nearby areas like Maidstone and Essendon. Use this information to explore what is available and what to consider when looking for personal care support.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Maribyrnong, VIC — 27 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 Maribyrnong 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.
Maribyrnong at a glance
Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Maribyrnong is number 141 for personal care listings, with 27. The most is Melbourne, with 559.
Personal care near Maribyrnong
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Maribyrnong with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Aberfeldie (9 listings, about 1 km)
- Personal care in Essendon West (12 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Maidstone (22 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Ascot Vale (27 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Avondale Heights (15 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Essendon (45 listings, about 3 km)
Who lists personal care in Maribyrnong
27 register listings for personal care cover Maribyrnong: 25 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Maribyrnong had 12,573 residents with a median age of 36. 478 people (3.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,020 a week.
Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 11 cover 6 to 25 areas, 6 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 8 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (25 of 27), community access (24 of 27), life skills (24 of 27), domestic assistance (23 of 27) and housing (SDA & SIL) (22 of 27).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Alliracare, Alma Support, Dc Primacare and Gmc Care.
22 of the 27 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Maribyrnong cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 27.
Maribyrnong has more personal care listings than 4 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 Maribyrnong
There are 27 providers listing personal care in Maribyrnong. Of these, 25 are registered to deliver NDIS supports, and 2 offer aged care personal care services. Some providers, such as Alliracare and Alma Support, are locally based. Most listings also mention other supports, with a typical provider offering 11 different services. If you prefer a provider with an online presence, 22 of the listings include a website.
Comparing Maribyrnong with nearby suburbs
Looking at nearby suburbs can help you compare your options for personal care. Maidstone, just 2 km away, has 22 listings. Essendon, 3 km from Maribyrnong, lists 45 providers. Ascot Vale, also 2 km away, has 27 listings, the same as Maribyrnong. For a much larger selection, Melbourne, 8 km away, lists 559 providers. Exploring nearby areas may give you more choices depending on your needs.
Personal care needs at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Maribyrnong had a population of 12,573. Of these, 478 people needed help with core activities, which is 3.8% of the local population. This is lower than the 5.9% for Victoria and 5.8% for Australia. The median age in Maribyrnong was 36. About 11.4% of residents were aged 65 and over, compared to 16.8% in Victoria overall.
Supports often included with personal care
Personal care listings in Maribyrnong often include other supports. Among the 27 providers, 25 offer support workers and 24 list community access and life skills. Domestic assistance is available from 23 providers, while 22 list housing (SDA & SIL) and transport. These additional supports may be available alongside personal care, depending on the provider's registration and service offering.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong
25 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Maribyrnong, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Permalink Support Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Nursing
- Support Network Personal care, Community access, Transport
- Starshine Health Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Aurevia Healthcare Personal care, Support workers, Therapy services
- Righteous Care Connect Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Nursing
- MKS Disability Services Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 25 NDIS providers listed in Maribyrnong
Aged care register listings for personal care in Maribyrnong
2 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Maribyrnong, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Uniting AgeWell Amarco Apartments Nursing, Personal care, Dementia care
- Melbcarlton Family DAY CARE Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 2 aged care providers listed in Maribyrnong
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
- Prompting, supervision or assistance with showering, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Support with toileting, continence routines and personal hygiene in line with an agreed plan.
- Assistance with eating, drinking and meal-time routines where workers have the required training.
- Safe movement, transfers and use of mobility equipment according to current instructions.
- Establishing reliable morning, evening or community routines while encouraging independence.
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 Maribyrnong. 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 Maribyrnong
Each number is how many register listings in Maribyrnong list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Maribyrnong (26)
- Therapy services in Maribyrnong (26)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Maribyrnong (24)
- Transport in Maribyrnong (24)
- Support coordination in Maribyrnong (21)
- Nursing in Maribyrnong (16)
Personal care in other Victoria suburbs
- Personal care in Melbourne (559)
- Personal care in Tarneit (214)
- Personal care in Geelong (214)
- Personal care in Dandenong (203)
- Personal care in Werribee (198)
- Personal care in Craigieburn (177)
- Personal care in Cranbourne (172)
- Personal care in Clyde North (162)
- Personal care in Truganina (153)
- Personal care in Point Cook (153)
- Personal care in Frankston (141)
- Personal care in Pakenham (134)
Questions about personal care in Maribyrnong
How many personal care providers are in Maribyrnong?
There are 27 providers listing personal care in Maribyrnong. These include NDIS and aged care registered organisations. Some are locally based, while others may serve multiple areas.
How does Maribyrnong compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?
Maribyrnong has 27 listings. Nearby Maidstone has 22, Essendon has 45, and Ascot Vale also has 27. Melbourne, 8 km away, has 559 listings. Comparing suburbs can help you find more options.
What percentage of Maribyrnong residents need help with core activities?
At the 2021 Census, 3.8% of Maribyrnong residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the average for Victoria and Australia.
What supports are often listed with personal care in Maribyrnong?
Providers in Maribyrnong often include support workers, community access, life skills, domestic assistance, housing (SDA & SIL), and transport along with personal care.
How many personal care providers in Maribyrnong have a website?
Out of the 27 listings, 22 providers include a website. This can help you learn more about their services or contact them online.
See all personal care providers
Reading about Personal care
- Personal care and daily living supports: what to ask a provider: Help with showering, dressing, meals and the household is personal. These are the questions that help you set routines, protect your dignity and keep control.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.