Personal care providers in Torquay, Victoria

Personal care in Torquay, Victoria supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Torquay, there are 27 local listings for this service, with 22 registered as NDIS providers and 5 offering aged care personal care. At the 2021 Census, Torquay had a population of 18,534 and a median age of 39. This page helps you compare available options, see nearby areas, and understand the local context for personal care services.

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

Torquay at a glance

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

Personal care near Torquay

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

Who lists personal care in Torquay

27 register listings for personal care cover Torquay: 22 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Torquay had 18,534 residents with a median age of 39. 632 people (3.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 16.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,295 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas, 6 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 community access (25 of 27), support workers (24 of 27), domestic assistance (23 of 27), respite care (22 of 27) and transport (22 of 27).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Equality Support, Squire Coaching, AmAble and My Home Supports.

19 of the 27 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Torquay cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 29.

Torquay 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 Torquay

Torquay has 27 providers listing Personal care services. Of these, 22 are registered NDIS providers and 5 offer aged care personal care. Some local names include Equality Support, Squire Coaching, AmAble, and My Home Supports. No providers list only Personal care as their sole service. Many providers also list supports like community access, support workers, and domestic assistance. There are 19 listings with a website. The typical provider in Torquay lists about 10 different support types.

Comparing Personal care in Torquay and nearby areas

Nearby areas offer additional options for Personal care. Jan Juc is 3 km away and has 5 listings. Bellbrae, 4 km from Torquay, also has 5. Breamlea has 4, Bells Beach has 6, and Freshwater Creek lists 3 providers. Mount Duneed, 11 km away, has 10 listings. For a larger selection, Geelong is 20 km from Torquay and lists 214 providers. Comparing options across these places may help you find the right fit for your needs.

Community facts from the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Torquay had 18,534 residents. The median age was 39. About 632 people needed help with core activities, which is 3.4 percent of the population. This is lower than the 5.9 percent in Victoria and the 5.8 percent across Australia. People aged 65 and over made up 16.4 percent of the Torquay population. The median weekly household income was $2,295.

What Personal care services include

Personal care covers assistance with daily activities such as showering, bathing, dressing, and grooming. It may also include help with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene according to an agreed plan. Some providers support eating, drinking, and safe movement or transfers. The level of assistance is tailored to each person's needs and preferences, with a focus on privacy and independence.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Torquay 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 Torquay

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

See all 22 NDIS providers listed in Torquay

Aged care register listings for personal care in Torquay

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

See all 5 aged care providers listed in Torquay

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 Torquay. 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 Torquay

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

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Questions about personal care in Torquay

How many Personal care providers are in Torquay?

There are 27 listings for Personal care in Torquay. Of these, 22 are registered as NDIS providers and 5 offer aged care personal care.

What Personal care services are available in Torquay?

Services in Torquay include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers often offer other supports as well.

How does Torquay compare to nearby areas for Personal care?

Torquay has 27 Personal care listings. Nearby, Jan Juc and Bellbrae each have 5, Breamlea has 4, Bells Beach has 6, and Mount Duneed has 10. Geelong offers 214 listings.

What percentage of Torquay residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 632 people in Torquay needed help with core activities. This is 3.4 percent of the local population.

Are there providers in Torquay who only list Personal care?

No providers in Torquay list only Personal care as their sole service. Most offer a range of supports.

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