Personal care providers in Oakleigh South, Victoria

Personal care in Oakleigh South, Victoria supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Oakleigh South, 24 providers list this service, with 19 offering NDIS options and 5 offering aged care. At the 2021 Census, Oakleigh South had a population of 9851, with 643 people needing help with core activities. This page shares facts about personal care providers in Oakleigh South and nearby suburbs to help you compare your options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Oakleigh South, VIC — 24 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 Oakleigh South 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.

Oakleigh South at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Oakleigh South is number 163 for personal care listings, with 24. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Oakleigh South

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

Who lists personal care in Oakleigh South

24 register listings for personal care cover Oakleigh South: 19 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Oakleigh South had 9,851 residents with a median age of 40. 643 people (6.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 19% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,915 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 6 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list nursing (19 of 24), domestic assistance (18 of 24), support workers (18 of 24), respite care (17 of 24) and transport (17 of 24).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Bonza Care, Comfort Living Care, Kingston Allied Health Services and Nursereach Support Services.

16 of the 24 listings link to their own website.

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

Oakleigh South 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 Oakleigh South

There are 24 listings for personal care in Oakleigh South. Of these, 19 are registered as NDIS providers and 5 offer aged care services. Some local providers include Bonza Care, Comfort Living Care, Kingston Allied Health Services, and Nursereach Support Services. No providers in Oakleigh South list only personal care, and 16 have a website listed. The typical provider in Oakleigh South lists 11 different supports alongside personal care.

Comparing Oakleigh South with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Oakleigh South, nearby suburbs may be useful to compare. Bentleigh East, just 2 km away, has 33 listings for personal care. Oakleigh, 3 km away, has 55 listings. Other nearby suburbs include Clarinda with 12, Huntingdale with 11, Clayton South with 28, and Oakleigh East with 15. The nearest large centre, Dandenong, has 203 listings and is 13 km away.

Personal care needs in Oakleigh South at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Oakleigh South had a population of 9851. Of these, 643 people reported needing help with core activities. This is 6.5 percent of the population, compared to 5.9 percent across Victoria and 5.8 percent for Australia. The median age in Oakleigh South was 40 years. Nineteen percent of people were aged 65 or older, higher than the state and national figures.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers help with showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing. It can include support with toileting, continence, and personal hygiene according to the person’s plan. Some providers assist with eating, drinking, and safe movement, including transfers and using mobility equipment. Reliable routines can be set up, while encouraging independence and respecting privacy and choice.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Oakleigh South 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 Oakleigh South

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

See all 19 NDIS providers listed in Oakleigh South

Aged care register listings for personal care in Oakleigh South

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

See all 5 aged care providers listed in Oakleigh South

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 Oakleigh South. 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 Oakleigh South

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Oakleigh South

How many personal care providers are in Oakleigh South?

There are 24 personal care providers listed in Oakleigh South. Of these, 19 offer NDIS services and 5 offer aged care.

Which nearby suburb has the most personal care listings?

Oakleigh, located 3 km from Oakleigh South, has 55 personal care listings. Dandenong, 13 km away, has 203 listings.

What percentage of Oakleigh South residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 6.5 percent of Oakleigh South residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national averages.

What supports are commonly listed with personal care in Oakleigh South?

Common supports listed with personal care in Oakleigh South include nursing, domestic assistance, support workers, respite care, transport, and life skills.

Are there personal care providers in Oakleigh South who only list this service?

No providers in Oakleigh South list only personal care. Most providers offer a range of supports in addition to personal care.

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