Personal care providers in Balcatta, Western Australia

Personal care in Balcatta, Western Australia supports daily activities such as showering, dressing and safe movement. At the 2021 Census, Balcatta had a population of 10,813 and 726 people needed help with core activities. This service can include assistance with grooming, toileting and meal-time routines. In Balcatta, you can find options for both NDIS and aged care personal care. Comparing providers in nearby suburbs like Balga or Stirling may help you find a suitable fit. Understanding the local context and available support can assist you in making informed choices about personal care in Balcatta.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Balcatta, WA — 36 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 Balcatta and the surrounding Western Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Balcatta at a glance

Of the 304 Western Australia suburbs we compare, Balcatta is number 24 for personal care listings, with 36. The most is Perth, with 300.

Personal care near Balcatta

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

Who lists personal care in Balcatta

36 register listings for personal care cover Balcatta: 32 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Balcatta had 10,813 residents with a median age of 39. 726 people (6.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Western Australia. 20.6% were aged 65 or over (16.1% across Western Australia). The median household income was $1,537 a week.

Reach varies. 18 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 3 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (36 of 36), domestic assistance (36 of 36), support workers (36 of 36), transport (35 of 36) and respite care (33 of 36).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ethicare Supports, Fawn Assistive Care, Happy Healthy Care and Juniper A Uniting Church Community.

26 of the 36 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Balcatta cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 5 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 41.

Balcatta 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 options in Balcatta

There are 36 personal care providers listed in Balcatta. Of these, 32 are NDIS providers and 4 are aged care providers. Some support options found in local listings include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and transport. No providers in Balcatta list only personal care as their service. The typical listing offers 11 different types of support. You can view providers such as Ethicare Supports, Fawn Assistive Care, Happy Healthy Care and Juniper A Uniting Church Community.

Comparing Balcatta with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Balcatta, nearby suburbs offer additional listings. Balga has 28 providers, Stirling has 11, and Nollamara has 16. Westminster and Gwelup each have 9 and 4 listings, respectively. The nearest major centre is Perth, with 300 personal care listings. Comparing these areas may help you see the range of supports available and find a provider that meets your needs.

Census insights for Balcatta and personal care needs

At the 2021 Census, 6.7 percent of Balcatta residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the Western Australia average of 4.6 percent and the Australia-wide figure of 5.8 percent. The median age in Balcatta was 39, while 20.6 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $1,537. These figures may be useful when considering demand for personal care in Balcatta.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers help with daily activities such as showering, grooming, dressing, and moving safely. It can also include support with toileting, continence routines, eating and meal-time routines, and using mobility equipment. Arrangements are made to protect privacy and provide only the level of help needed. Support is based on agreed plans and aims to encourage independence where possible.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Balcatta 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 Balcatta

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

See all 32 NDIS providers listed in Balcatta

Aged care register listings for personal care in Balcatta

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Balcatta

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 Balcatta. 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 Balcatta

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

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Questions about personal care in Balcatta

How many personal care providers are listed in Balcatta?

There are 36 personal care providers listed in Balcatta. Of these, 32 are NDIS providers and 4 are aged care providers.

How does Balcatta compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Balcatta has 36 personal care listings. Nearby, Balga has 28, Stirling has 11, and Nollamara has 16. Perth, about 10 km away, has 300 listings.

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

At the 2021 Census, 6.7 percent of Balcatta residents needed help with core activities. This is above the state and national averages.

What types of support are commonly listed with personal care in Balcatta?

Common supports listed with personal care in Balcatta include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, transport, respite care, and nursing.

Who are some of the personal care providers in Balcatta?

Some providers listed in Balcatta include Ethicare Supports, Fawn Assistive Care, Happy Healthy Care and Juniper A Uniting Church Community.

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