Personal care providers in Richmond, Victoria

Personal care in Richmond, Victoria is listed by a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Richmond had a population of 28,587 and a median age of 34. There were 1,176 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.1% of the population. This page gives an overview of Personal care providers, local service numbers, and nearby options for those comparing support in Richmond.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Richmond, VIC — 94 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 Richmond 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.

Richmond at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Richmond is number 22 for personal care listings, with 94. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Richmond

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

Some personal care listings in Richmond say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (3 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing) and Turkish (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Richmond

94 register listings for personal care cover Richmond: 85 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Richmond had 28,587 residents with a median age of 34. 1,176 people (4.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,245 a week.

Reach varies. 14 cover 5 or fewer areas, 30 cover 6 to 25 areas, 44 cover 26 to 100 areas and 6 cover more than 100 areas. 26 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (93 of 94), community access (83 of 94), domestic assistance (78 of 94), transport (77 of 94) and life skills (71 of 94).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Access Health and Community, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, Bolton Clarke and Carrum Downs Aged Care.

77 of the 94 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Richmond cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 99.

Richmond 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 Richmond

There are 94 Personal care providers listed in Richmond. Of these, 85 are registered for NDIS and 9 for aged care. Richmond also has 18 different supports listed in the suburb. Local options include Access Health and Community, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, Bolton Clarke, and Carrum Downs Aged Care. The typical provider in Richmond lists about 11 supports. No providers list only Personal care as their service.

Comparing Richmond with nearby suburbs

People looking at Personal care in Richmond may also consider nearby suburbs. Burnley, just 1 km away, has 10 listings. Cremorne offers 15, while Abbotsford has 13. East Melbourne, 2 km from Richmond, lists 44 providers. South Yarra has 34, and Hawthorn, 3 km away, offers 52. The nearest major centre is Melbourne, with 559 Personal care listings.

Personal care service details

Personal care covers help with daily personal activities. This can include showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may support people with morning or evening routines, safe movement, and use of mobility equipment. Assistance is offered according to each person’s needs and preferences.

Community and language options in Richmond

At the 2021 Census, 11.3% of Richmond’s population was aged 65 and over. For those seeking language support, some Richmond providers offer services in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Turkish. This may help people find a provider who can communicate in their preferred language.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Richmond 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 Richmond

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

See all 85 NDIS providers listed in Richmond

Aged care register listings for personal care in Richmond

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

See all 9 aged care providers listed in Richmond

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 Richmond. 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 Richmond

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Richmond

How many Personal care providers are listed in Richmond?

There are 94 Personal care providers listed in Richmond. Of these, 85 are registered for NDIS and 9 for aged care.

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

At the 2021 Census, 4.1% of Richmond residents needed help with core activities.

Are there Personal care services in nearby suburbs?

Yes, nearby suburbs such as Burnley, Cremorne, Abbotsford, East Melbourne, South Yarra, and Hawthorn also have Personal care listings.

Which languages are available for Personal care in Richmond?

Some Richmond providers offer Personal care in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Turkish.

What does Personal care include?

Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, moving safely, and support with daily routines.

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