Personal care providers in Preston, Victoria

Personal care in Preston, Victoria supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and eating. There are 107 providers listing Personal care in Preston. At the 2021 Census, Preston had a population of 33,790. Of these, 2,146 people needed help with core activities. This page helps you understand the options available, compare Preston with nearby suburbs, and see what to consider when looking for Personal care services.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Preston, VIC — 107 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 Preston 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.

Preston at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Preston is number 17 for personal care listings, with 107. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Preston

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

Some personal care listings in Preston say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Persian (Farsi) (1 listing) and Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Preston

107 register listings for personal care cover Preston: 101 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Preston had 33,790 residents with a median age of 37. 2,146 people (6.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 13.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,844 a week.

Reach varies. 46 cover 5 or fewer areas, 32 cover 6 to 25 areas, 26 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 26 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (102 of 107), domestic assistance (95 of 107), life skills (95 of 107), community access (94 of 107) and transport (94 of 107).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include A Caring Resolution, Assurity Care, Australian Epic Health Services Programs and Best DSS.

80 of the 107 listings link to their own website.

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

Preston 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 Preston

There are 107 providers listing Personal care in Preston. Of these, 101 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care. Local organisations include A Caring Resolution, Assurity Care, and Australian Epic Health Services Programs. Some providers offer other supports as well, with a typical listing covering 10 different supports. There are 80 listings that include a website. No providers listing Personal care in Preston are SolDirectory members at this time.

Comparing Preston with nearby suburbs

Preston is surrounded by several suburbs with their own Personal care options. Reservoir, just 3 km away, has 87 listings. Thornbury and Heidelberg West each have 25 listings, while Bellfield has 12. Northcote offers 24, and Kingsbury has 10. Melbourne, located 9 km from Preston, has 559 listings. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of options in the area.

Personal care support needs in Preston at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 6.4 percent of Preston’s population needed help with core activities. This is higher than the Victoria average of 5.9 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. The median age in Preston was 37. About 13.4 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $1,844. These figures may help you understand the local demand for Personal care.

What Personal care services can include

Personal care services can involve help with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Assistance may also cover eating, drinking, and using mobility equipment. Some providers support routines for mornings, evenings, or community activities. The level of help varies, and arrangements can be tailored to individual preferences and needs. Privacy and choice are important parts of Personal care support.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Preston 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 Preston

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

See all 101 NDIS providers listed in Preston

Aged care register listings for personal care in Preston

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Preston

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 Preston. 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 Preston

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Preston

How many Personal care providers are in Preston?

There are 107 providers listing Personal care in Preston. Of these, 101 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care. This gives a variety of options for people seeking Personal care support in the area.

How does Preston compare to Reservoir for Personal care?

Preston has 107 Personal care listings, while Reservoir, which is 3 km away, has 87. Comparing these numbers can help you see the availability of services in both suburbs when considering your options.

What percentage of Preston residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 6.4 percent of Preston’s population needed help with core activities. This is higher than the averages for Victoria and Australia. The data can be useful when thinking about local support needs.

What activities are included in Personal care support?

Personal care support can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The level and type of support will depend on the individual’s needs and preferences.

Are there Personal care providers in nearby suburbs?

Yes. Reservoir, Thornbury, Heidelberg West, Bellfield, Northcote, and Kingsbury all have providers listing Personal care services. Melbourne, 9 km away, has 559 listings for this service.

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