Personal care providers in Templestowe, Victoria

Personal care in Templestowe, Victoria supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. There are 27 providers listing personal care in this suburb. At the 2021 Census, Templestowe had a population of 16,966, with 1,168 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines local personal care options, nearby suburbs for comparison, and key community details to help you understand the choices available in Templestowe.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Templestowe, 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 Templestowe 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.

Templestowe at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Templestowe is number 141 for personal care listings, with 27. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Templestowe

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

Who lists personal care in Templestowe

27 register listings for personal care cover Templestowe: 24 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Templestowe had 16,966 residents with a median age of 46. 1,168 people (6.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 25.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,163 a week.

Reach varies. 2 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas, 11 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (25 of 27), community access (23 of 27), domestic assistance (22 of 27), respite care (21 of 27) and transport (19 of 27).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Hiba Healthcare and Mehi Care.

22 of the 27 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Templestowe cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 29.

Templestowe 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 Templestowe

There are 27 personal care providers listed in Templestowe. Of these, 24 are registered to offer NDIS supports and 3 are listed for aged care. No SolDirectory members currently list personal care in this suburb. Most listings offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 10 different types of support. Services may include assistance with showering, dressing, toileting, eating, and safe movement.

Comparing Templestowe with nearby suburbs

When considering personal care in Templestowe, it can help to look at nearby areas. Doncaster has 66 listings, Doncaster East has 44, and Eltham has 41. Templestowe Lower, close by, has 15 listings, while Lower Plenty and Montmorency have 6 and 5 respectively. If you want to see more options, Melbourne has 559 listings. Comparing these numbers may help you find the right service for your needs.

Community profile: Templestowe at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Templestowe had a population of 16,966. The median age was 46. The median weekly household income was 2,163 dollars. About 6.9 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is higher than the state average of 5.9 percent. People aged 65 and over made up 25.1 percent of the population, compared to 16.8 percent across Victoria. These figures highlight the demand for personal care in the local area.

What personal care includes

Personal care involves help with daily personal activities. This can include support with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may also assist with routines in the morning or evening, and encourage independence where possible. The level of help is based on the person’s needs and preferences. Support may be provided in line with an agreed plan and can include prompting, supervision, or hands-on assistance.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Templestowe 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 Templestowe

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

See all 24 NDIS providers listed in Templestowe

Aged care register listings for personal care in Templestowe

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Templestowe

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 Templestowe. 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 Templestowe

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

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Questions about personal care in Templestowe

How many personal care providers are in Templestowe?

There are 27 personal care providers listed in Templestowe. Of these, 24 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 3 are listed for aged care.

What percentage of Templestowe residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 6.9 percent of Templestowe residents needed help with core activities. This is above the Victoria average of 5.9 percent.

How does Templestowe compare to nearby suburbs for personal care listings?

Doncaster has 66 listings, Doncaster East has 44, and Eltham has 41. Templestowe Lower, Lower Plenty, and Montmorency have fewer listings than Templestowe.

What types of support do personal care providers in Templestowe offer?

Providers typically offer a range of supports, including help with showering, dressing, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Most listings include about 10 different supports.

What is the median age in Templestowe?

The median age in Templestowe was 46 at the 2021 Census. This is higher than the Victoria average.

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