Personal care providers in East Perth, Western Australia

Personal care in East Perth covers assistance with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In East Perth, you can find a range of providers offering this service. At the 2021 Census, East Perth had a population of 11,681 and a median age of 35. For those considering their options, it may help to know how many providers are available locally and in nearby areas. This page sets out the facts about personal care services in East Perth, Western Australia.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering East Perth, WA — 24 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 East Perth 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.

East Perth at a glance

Of the 304 Western Australia suburbs we compare, East Perth is number 37 for personal care listings, with 24. The most is Perth, with 300.

Personal care near East Perth

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

Who lists personal care in East Perth

24 register listings for personal care cover East Perth: 22 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, East Perth had 11,681 residents with a median age of 35. 274 people (2.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Western Australia. 12.1% were aged 65 or over (16.1% across Western Australia). The median household income was $2,005 a week.

Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 9 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 (24 of 24), domestic assistance (24 of 24), support workers (23 of 24), transport (23 of 24) and respite care (20 of 24).

The typical listing here records 12 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ameya Living, Government of Western Australia, Keith Flynn - Your Relationship Specialist and My Life Story: Bespoke Support For Peopl.

20 of the 24 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in East Perth cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 31.

East Perth has more personal care listings than 4 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 East Perth

There are 24 personal care providers listed in East Perth. Of these, 22 are registered as NDIS providers and 2 are listed for aged care. No providers in East Perth list only this service. Most providers offer a typical range of 12 supports. The most common supports include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and transport. Many listings also mention respite care and nursing.

Comparing East Perth with nearby suburbs

East Perth is close to several other suburbs with personal care providers. Perth, just 2 km away, has 300 listings for personal care. Victoria Park has 36, Burswood has 15, and Highgate has 8. Northbridge and Lathlain have 6 and 3 listings, respectively. Comparing these numbers may help you see the range of choices in the area.

Census insights for East Perth

At the 2021 Census, East Perth had 11,681 residents. The median weekly household income was $2,005. There were 274 people needing help with core activities, which is 2.3 percent of the population. This is lower than the 4.6 percent reported for Western Australia overall. The median age in East Perth was 35.

What personal care includes

Personal care involves help with showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Assistance can also include eating, drinking, and safe movement. Support workers may help with personal hygiene, continence routines, and using mobility equipment. Arrangements are made to respect privacy and support independence, providing only the level of help needed.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for East Perth 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 East Perth

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

See all 22 NDIS providers listed in East Perth

Aged care register listings for personal care in East Perth

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in East Perth

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 East Perth. 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 East Perth

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

Personal care in other Western Australia suburbs

Questions about personal care in East Perth

How many personal care providers are in East Perth?

There are 24 personal care providers listed in East Perth. Of these, 22 are registered for NDIS and 2 are listed for aged care.

How does East Perth compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Perth, 2 km away, has 300 personal care listings. Victoria Park has 36, Burswood has 15, and Highgate has 8. This gives you several options to consider.

What is the typical range of supports offered by providers?

Most personal care providers in East Perth offer around 12 types of support. These often include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and transport.

What percentage of East Perth residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 2.3 percent of East Perth’s population needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state average.

What activities does personal care cover?

Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The support provided depends on individual needs.

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