Aged Care Services

Personal Care
for Seniors

Compassionate, dignified assistance with everyday personal tasks. Our trained carers help you maintain independence while receiving the support you need—delivered with warmth and respect in your own home.

Trained Carers
Flexible Scheduling
Dignified Care
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500+ Trained Carers

Personal Care Services

Our personal care services help you maintain your dignity and independence with everyday tasks that may have become difficult.

Bathing & Showering

  • Shower & bath assistance
  • Hair washing & drying
  • Skin care & moisturising
  • Safety supervision
  • Sponge baths for bed-bound

Dressing & Grooming

  • Getting dressed & undressed
  • Hair brushing & styling
  • Shaving assistance
  • Nail care & hygiene
  • Makeup application

Toileting & Continence

  • Toilet assistance
  • Continence pad changes
  • Catheter care support
  • Stoma bag assistance
  • Dignified, private care

Mobility Assistance

  • Bed to chair transfers
  • Walking assistance
  • Using mobility aids
  • Fall prevention
  • Repositioning in bed

Medication Support

  • Medication reminders
  • Help organising pillboxes
  • Monitoring compliance
  • Picking up prescriptions
  • Liaising with pharmacies

Meal Assistance

  • Help with eating & drinking
  • Cutting up food
  • Special dietary needs
  • Texture-modified meals
  • Hydration monitoring

Care That Respects Your Dignity

We understand that personal care is intimate and requires trust. Our carers are trained to deliver support with sensitivity, always respecting your privacy, preferences, and independence.

Privacy First

Your comfort and modesty are protected at all times.

Same Familiar Carers

Build trusting relationships with consistent support workers.

Your Way, Your Pace

We adapt to your routines, not the other way around.

Gender Preference

Request a male or female carer—we'll accommodate you.

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Person-Centred Care Approach

Personal Care Costs

Personal care can be funded through Support at Home, CHSP, DVA, or accessed privately. Here's what you can expect.

Support at Home

Most Popular
Included in your package $0 - $55* per hour (your contribution)
  • Personal care covered as "Independence Support"
  • Your contribution depends on income assessment
  • Full pension holders pay minimal fees
  • Care coordination included
Learn about Support at Home

Private / Self-Funded

Weekday rate $110 per hour (inc. GST)
  • No assessment or waitlist required
  • Start services within 48 hours
  • Evenings/weekends: $130-$165/hr
  • Minimum 2-hour booking
Get a quote

CHSP Clients

Your contribution $9 - $22 per hour (income tested)
  • Entry-level government support
  • Limited hours available
  • Ideal for lower care needs
  • May transition to Support at Home
Learn about CHSP

*Support at Home contributions depend on your income assessment and classification level. Full pension holders typically pay minimal contributions. Contact us for a personalised quote.

The GNA Personal Care Difference

Experience care that puts your comfort, dignity, and independence first.

Vetted Carers

All carers are police checked, qualified, and trained in aged care.

Compassionate

Genuine warmth and kindness in every interaction.

Reliable

Carers arrive on time, every time. No cancellations.

Communicative

We keep you and your family informed about care.

Fully Insured

Complete peace of mind with comprehensive insurance.

24/7 Support

Our team is always available when you need us.

What Families Say

"Dad was very resistant to having help with showering. The GNA carer was so patient and respectful that now he actually looks forward to her visits. She's given him back his dignity."

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Susan K.
Daughter of client, Melbourne

"Having the same carer each morning makes such a difference. She knows exactly how Mum likes things done—the temperature of her tea, how she folds her clothes. It's the little things."

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Peter H.
Son of client, Perth

"I requested a female carer and GNA accommodated that immediately. My carer treats me with such kindness—I feel like I'm being looked after by a friend, not a stranger."

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Elizabeth B.
Client, Sydney

Personal Care for Seniors FAQs

Our personal care services include assistance with <strong>bathing/showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, mobility transfers, medication reminders,</strong> and <strong>meal assistance</strong>. We tailor our support to exactly what you need—whether that's full assistance or just supervision and prompting for safety.

Absolutely. We prioritise <strong>consistency</strong> because we know personal care requires trust. We'll match you with regular carers who understand your needs and preferences. If you ever feel uncomfortable with a carer, let us know and we'll arrange a change.

Yes, we respect that personal care is intimate. You have every right to request a carer of your <strong>preferred gender</strong>. We also accommodate cultural, religious, and language preferences wherever possible. Just let us know your requirements when we set up your care plan.

Personal care can be funded through <strong>Support at Home</strong> (as "Independence Support"), <strong>CHSP</strong>, <strong>DVA</strong>, or paid <strong>privately</strong>. With Support at Home, your contribution depends on your income assessment—full pension holders typically pay minimal fees. Private rates start at $110/hour weekdays. Contact us for a personalised quote.

All our personal care workers hold relevant qualifications such as <strong>Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)</strong> or equivalent. They're also police checked, have first aid certification, and receive ongoing training in manual handling, infection control, dementia care, and dignity-in-care practices.

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Let's discuss your personal care needs and how we can support your independence and dignity at home.

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