Refer participants to daily personal activities in Dandenong, VIC
Daily Personal Activities covers hands-on support with personal care, daily routines, and independent living.
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- 90 registered providers in Dandenong
- Category 1: Assistance with Daily Life (Includes SIL)
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Dandenong, VIC and 76 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Airport West, VIC · Armadale, WA · Bairnsdale, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Bulla, VIC · Bunbury, WA · +64 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · SIL · Cleaning
CarePro is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Dandenong, Victoria in our data. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and SIL.
Dandenong, VIC and 62 othersAlso servesBallarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Burwood, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Carrum Downs, VIC · Cheltenham, VIC · Corio, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · +50 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Cleaning · Support coordination
Aligned Assist is an NDIS registered provider in Dandenong, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and support coordination. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Dandenong, VIC and 27 othersAlso servesBallarat East, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Brunswick West, VIC · Caulfield, VIC · Cobram, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Cranbourne South, VIC · Cranbourne West, VIC · Doncaster, VIC · Donvale, VIC · Doreen, VIC · Essendon North, VIC · +15 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Cleaning · Personal care · Social support
Care Next Level is an NDIS registered provider in Dandenong, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Counsellor
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Dandenong, VIC and 33 othersAlso servesAberfoyle Park, SA · Adelaide Airport, SA · Ballarat East, VIC · Balwyn, VIC · Balwyn North, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Christies Beach, SA · Cobram, VIC · +21 more · National provider
Specialises in Support coordination · Allied health
Apex Health Professionals is an NDIS registered provider in Dandenong, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and allied health. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including behaviour support, Therapeutic Supports and Support Coordination.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
Dandenong, VIC and 53 othersAlso servesAcacia Ridge, QLD · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Benalla, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Cairns North, QLD · Camberwell, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Doreen, VIC · East Melbourne, VIC · +41 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Cleaning · Allied health
Ozzi Care Services works across 15 NDIS support categories in Dandenong, Victoria. They operate across multiple states. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Dandenong, VIC and 72 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Balaclava, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bayswater, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Blackburn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Box Hill North, VIC · Box Hill South, VIC · +60 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Cleaning · Social support
Based in Dandenong, Victoria, Angels in Aus is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 6 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, transport assistance and Innovative Community Participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Cleaner, Taxi or bus driver
Dandenong, VIC and 103 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Altona, VIC · Armstrong Creek, VIC · Aspendale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Barwon Heads, VIC · Belmont, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Bonbeach, VIC · Boronia, VIC · +91 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Respite care · Cleaning
Easy Care Support Services works across 8 NDIS support categories in Dandenong, Victoria. They operate across multiple states. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and respite care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Dandenong, VIC and 49 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · Carlton, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · Doncaster, VIC · +37 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in SIL · Allied health
Golden Star Supports is an NDIS registered provider in Dandenong, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for SIL and allied health. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including group and centre activities, accommodation and tenancy assistance and Innovative Community Participation. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Dandenong, VIC and 89 othersAlso servesArmadale, VIC · Ashwood, VIC · Balwyn, VIC · Balwyn North, VIC · Bayswater North, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Blackburn, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Blackburn South, VIC · Boronia, VIC · +77 more · Regional provider
Specialises in Personal care · Social support · Respite care
Based in Dandenong, Victoria, Your Centred Care is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and social support are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, transport assistance and community participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Dandenong, VIC and 5 othersAlso servesBendigo, VIC · Footscray, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Mildura, VIC · Shepparton, VIC · State-wide provider
Specialises in Cleaning · Personal care
Clare Health & Wellbeing works across 8 NDIS support categories in Dandenong, Victoria. They operate across Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Dandenong, VIC
Population
29,906
Local government area
Greater Dandenong (City)
Providers listed
90
Dandenong sits within the Greater Dandenong (City) local government area in VIC. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 90 daily personal activities providers in Dandenong by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Daily Personal Activities in Dandenong
Daily Personal Activities covers hands-on support with personal care, daily routines, and independent living. This includes assistance with showering, dressing, meal preparation, medication prompting, and other activities of daily living. Providers must hold Daily Personal Activities registration to deliver these supports to agency-managed participants.
Of the 90 daily personal activities providers in Dandenong, 9 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 36 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 90 providers in Dandenong, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Daily Personal Activities in the South East Melbourne Region
One of Melbourne's most multicultural suburbs. Large Afghan, Indian, and Sri Lankan communities.
Flat CBD area. Plaza is accessible. Station has lift access.
Nearest Hospital
Dandenong Hospital
Local Council
City of Greater Dandenong
Public Transport
Pakenham/Cranbourne train lines, Multiple bus routes, SmartBus services
Daily Personal Activities Pricing in Dandenong
The following NDIS price limits apply to daily personal activities in Dandenong under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_011_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Daytime | $70.23 per hour |
| 01_015_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Evening | $77.38 per hour |
| 01_013_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Saturday | $98.83 per hour |
| 01_004_0107_1_1 | Assistance with Personal Domestic Activities | $59.06 per hour |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Daily Personal Activities Covers
The Daily Personal Activities registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
Personal Care Support
Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal hygiene tasks. The most common form of daily personal support. Workers need appropriate training in manual handling and personal care techniques.
Meal Preparation
Preparing meals according to dietary requirements, assisting with eating, managing food safety. Can include teaching meal preparation skills if funded under Capacity Building.
Medication Prompting
Reminding and assisting participants to take medication as prescribed. Note: support workers cannot administer medication unless specifically trained and authorised. For medication administration, refer to community nursing.
Morning and Evening Routines
Structured support to establish and maintain daily routines. Particularly important for participants with cognitive or psychosocial disabilities who benefit from consistency and structure.
Domestic Assistance
Light housework, laundry, and basic home maintenance tasks that the participant cannot do due to their disability. Often combined with personal care in the same shift to maximise efficiency.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for daily personal activities in Dandenong.
A participant needs daily morning support (shower, dressing, breakfast) from 7-9am, five days a week. Look for providers with strong rosters who can guarantee the same worker or a small team for consistency.
A participant with complex personal care needs (PEG feeding, catheter care) requires workers with specific clinical training. Check whether the provider holds both Daily Personal Activities AND High Intensity registration.
A participant transitioning from hospital to home needs temporary increased personal care hours while they build independence. Set a clear review date in the service agreement to step down hours as capacity improves.
A participant with psychosocial disability needs flexible support that can vary week to week depending on their mental health. Find a provider comfortable with variable rosters rather than fixed weekly schedules.
What to Expect After Referral
Most personal care providers conduct an initial home visit to assess the participant's needs, home environment, and any risks. They then develop a support plan matching the participant's preferences (gender of worker, cultural background, shift times). Expect 1-2 weeks to get a regular roster established. Good providers offer a meet-and-greet with the assigned worker before services begin.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a daily personal activities provider may not be delivering quality services.
Frequent worker changes without explanation or participant consultation
Workers consistently arriving late or leaving early
Provider unable to fill shifts, leaving the participant without support
No incident reporting process for falls, injuries, or medication errors
Provider not adjusting support plans as the participant's needs change
Charging for full shifts when workers arrive late or leave early
How Daily Personal Activities Works with Other Supports
Daily Personal Activities often works alongside Community Participation (combining personal care with community access in the same shift), Household Tasks (bundled in the same visit), and Community Nursing (for clinical tasks the support worker cannot perform). When personal care hours are high, consider whether SIL might be more appropriate and cost-effective.
How to Refer a Participant for Daily Personal Activities
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 1
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Daily Personal Activities
Before referring, confirm the participant's Core Supports budget has sufficient funds for the hours needed. Request a service agreement that specifies shift times, cancellation terms, and worker consistency requirements. For participants with complex personal care needs, check whether the provider also holds High Intensity Daily Personal Activities registration.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for daily personal activities. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Dandenong and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader South East Melbourne region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Victoria NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All daily personal activities providers in Dandenong must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Victoria.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NDIS hourly rate for personal care support workers in Dandenong?
The standard weekday daytime rate for personal care is $67.56 per hour under the 2025-26 NDIS Price Guide. Evening rates are $74.41, Saturday $94.82, and Sunday $121.93. These are maximum prices; some providers charge less.
How do I choose between personal care providers in Dandenong?
Check NDIS registration status, ask about worker consistency (will the participant see the same support worker regularly), confirm the provider can cover the required shift times, and verify their cancellation policy. Request references from other support coordinators if possible.
What is the difference between Daily Personal Activities and High Intensity registration?
Daily Personal Activities covers standard personal care. High Intensity Daily Personal Activities is for participants requiring complex care such as ventilator management, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, or subcutaneous injections. If the participant needs clinical support during personal care, refer to a provider with High Intensity registration.
Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?
No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Dandenong?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the South East Melbourne region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of daily personal activities providers in the area.
How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?
Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.