Personal care providers in Wodonga, Victoria

Personal care in Wodonga supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Wodonga, Victoria, 44 providers list personal care services, including options for both NDIS and aged care. At the 2021 Census, Wodonga had a population of 20,259, with 1,462 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines what personal care involves, who lists these services locally, and how Wodonga compares with nearby areas. Use this information to explore your options and consider what matters most to you.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Wodonga, VIC — 44 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 Wodonga 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.

Wodonga at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Wodonga is number 77 for personal care listings, with 44. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Wodonga

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

Who lists personal care in Wodonga

44 register listings for personal care cover Wodonga: 42 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Wodonga had 20,259 residents with a median age of 39. 1,462 people (7.2%) 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 $1,364 a week.

Reach varies. 20 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 8 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 26 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (42 of 44), community access (40 of 44), housing (SDA & SIL) (37 of 44), domestic assistance (35 of 44) and support coordination (35 of 44).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aaron Morgan Active Therapy, AIIM Choices, Albury Wodonga Health and Border Community Nurses.

33 of the 44 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Wodonga cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 50.

Wodonga 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 Wodonga

There are 44 listings for personal care in Wodonga. Of these, 42 are NDIS providers and 2 list aged care personal care. Some local names include Aaron Morgan Active Therapy, AIIM Choices, Albury Wodonga Health, and Border Community Nurses. No providers in Wodonga list only personal care; most offer a mix of supports. Typically, each provider lists 11 different supports. Thirty-three providers include a website link in their listing, which may help you find more details about their services.

Personal care: what it includes

Personal care covers help with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and eating. It can also include support with safe movement, using mobility equipment, and following routines at home or in the community. The focus is on supporting privacy, choice, and independence. The level of help provided depends on the person's needs and preferences. Providers may also assist with meal-time routines and continence support when needed. Personal care is available through both NDIS and aged care programs in Wodonga.

Comparing Wodonga and nearby areas

West Wodonga is 4 km away and has 5 personal care listings. Killara, 6 km from Wodonga, has 4 listings. Chiltern and Beechworth each have 3 listings and are within 32 km. Rutherglen offers 4 listings, while Wahgunyah has 3. Shepparton, a larger regional centre 137 km away, lists 69 providers. Comparing these areas may help if you are seeking more options or specific services not available in Wodonga.

Wodonga by the numbers: Census insights

At the 2021 Census, Wodonga had 20,259 residents. The median age was 39. About 7.2 percent of people in the suburb needed help with core activities, which is higher than the Victoria average of 5.9 percent and the national figure of 5.8 percent. The median weekly household income was $1,364. Nineteen percent of residents were aged 65 or older, compared with 16.8 percent for Victoria overall. These figures may inform your understanding of local demand for personal care.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Wodonga 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 Wodonga

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

See all 42 NDIS providers listed in Wodonga

Aged care register listings for personal care in Wodonga

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Wodonga

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 Wodonga. 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 Wodonga

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

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Questions about personal care in Wodonga

How many personal care providers are in Wodonga?

There are 44 personal care providers listed in Wodonga. Of these, 42 offer NDIS personal care and 2 list aged care personal care services.

What types of support are included in personal care?

Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. It may also cover support with routines and mobility equipment.

How does Wodonga compare to nearby areas for personal care?

Wodonga has 44 personal care listings. West Wodonga has 5, Killara has 4, and Shepparton, further away, lists 69 providers. Comparing nearby areas may help if you want more options.

What does the Census say about need for personal care in Wodonga?

At the 2021 Census, 1,462 people in Wodonga needed help with core activities. This is 7.2 percent of the suburb's population, which is higher than the state and national averages.

Do providers in Wodonga only offer personal care?

No providers in Wodonga list only personal care. Most offer a mix of supports, with each typically listing 11 different types of assistance.

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