Personal care providers in Perth, Western Australia

Personal care in Perth supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. This service is available across Perth, Western Australia, helping individuals maintain routines and independence. At the 2021 Census, Perth had a population of 13670, with 240 people needing help with core activities. Personal care arrangements vary, and people can compare options within Perth or look at nearby areas like Northbridge or West Perth for more choices. Understanding what is available locally can help people decide what suits their needs.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Perth, WA — 300 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 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.

Perth at a glance

Perth has the most personal care listings of the 304 Western Australia suburbs we compare, with 300.

Personal care near Perth

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

Who lists personal care in Perth

300 register listings for personal care cover Perth: 289 on the NDIS Commission register and 11 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Perth had 13,670 residents with a median age of 33. 240 people (1.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Western Australia. 7.3% were aged 65 or over (16.1% across Western Australia). The median household income was $1,960 a week.

Reach varies. 166 cover 5 or fewer areas, 97 cover 6 to 25 areas, 35 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 76 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (296 of 300), community access (285 of 300), domestic assistance (271 of 300), transport (271 of 300) and housing (SDA & SIL) (249 of 300).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Agatha Clinical, Apollo Care Services Perth, Aroha Services Perth and Astra Healthcare & Services.

232 of the 300 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Perth cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 332.

Perth 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 Perth

There are 300 personal care providers listed in Perth. Of these, 289 appear as NDIS providers and 11 as aged care providers. Listings can include a range of supports, with a typical provider offering 10 different types. Some local providers in Perth include Agatha Clinical, Apollo Care Services Perth, Aroha Services Perth, and Astra Healthcare & Services. There are 232 listings with a website link available. The public register records these providers, but it does not confirm quality or capacity.

Supports available with Personal care

Personal care can cover assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Support workers may also help establish reliable routines or assist with mobility equipment. In Perth, the most listed supports are support workers, community access, domestic assistance, transport, housing (SDA & SIL), and respite care. Each provider may offer a different mix of supports, so it can be useful to check which services are included in their listing.

Comparing Perth with nearby suburbs

People can also consider personal care options in nearby suburbs. Northbridge, right next to Perth, has 6 personal care listings. West Perth has 41, Highgate has 8, and East Perth has 24. North Perth and Leederville offer 13 and 11 listings respectively. For those looking further afield, Mandurah has 114 listings and is 66 km away. Comparing numbers and supports in these areas may help when looking for a provider.

Census insights for Perth in 2021

At the 2021 Census, Perth had a median age of 33 and a median weekly household income of 1960 dollars. About 1.8 percent of people in Perth needed help with core activities, compared to 4.6 percent in Western Australia and 5.8 percent across Australia. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over in Perth was 7.3. These figures may give some context when considering local needs and services.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for 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 Perth

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

See all 289 NDIS providers listed in Perth

Aged care register listings for personal care in Perth

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

See all 11 aged care providers listed in 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 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 Perth

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

Personal care in other Western Australia suburbs

Questions about personal care in Perth

What does Personal care in Perth include?

Personal care in Perth can involve support with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The level of help depends on what the person wants and needs.

How many Personal care providers are listed in Perth?

There are 300 personal care providers listed in Perth. Of these, 289 are NDIS providers and 11 are aged care providers.

Are there Personal care options in nearby suburbs?

Yes, nearby suburbs offer more options. For example, West Perth has 41 listings, Northbridge has 6, and East Perth has 24. Comparing these can help when choosing a provider.

How many people in Perth need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 240 people in Perth needed help with core activities. This is about 1.8 percent of the suburb’s population.

Is provider quality or capacity shown on the register?

A public register listing only records that a provider is listed. It does not confirm the provider’s quality, capacity, or endorsement.

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