Service area · Melbourne's south
Home care in St Kilda.
Practical home care in St Kilda, from a small Melbourne team you get to know. It is about 6 km from the CBD, in the City of Port Phillip.
Care in St Kilda, close to home
St Kilda is the bay's most famous suburb, with the beach, Luna Park, Acland Street and the Esplanade. The housing is a mix of period homes, apartment blocks and public housing, and the tram runs straight to the city.
The 2021 Census counted 19,490 people in St Kilda, with a median age of 36. 10.6% of residents are 65 or over. Flats and apartments make up 79.0% of homes.
St Kilda sits in the City of Port Phillip, about 6 km from the CBD. We plan the trip door to door, including where to park and the walk to your door. We ask about the practical things before the first visit: stairs, parking, a lift, a key safe, a dog, or a driveway that is hard to turn into.
Our team covers St Kilda as part of the Melbourne's south run. That means the same small group of carers, a phone number that reaches a person, and a rate confirmed before anything starts.
What we can help with in St Kilda
Pick one support or build a week from a few. The plan can change as life does.
Getting to your place
St Kilda is about 6 km from the CBD, in the Port Phillip local government area. We plan the trip door to door, including where to park and the walk to your door. Travel is built into the booking, and we tell you what it involves before the first visit.
Parking, steps and access change from street to street. Some blocks in St Kilda have a long driveway and an easy front door; others have a steep path, a narrow lane or a lift. We ask, write it down, and brief the carer before the first visit.
What we need from you
Your address, the supports you want, and the days that matter. A brief from a hospital, an NDIS plan or a family member helps, but it is not essential. A conversation is enough to start.
Paying for care in St Kilda
Three ways people usually fund support here.
- Private. You pay us directly, at the rate we agree before the first visit.
- NDIS. For self-managed and plan-managed participants, with invoices that match your plan.
- Support at Home. Ask us what applies to you. We will explain it plainly and tell you what we do not know.
Questions people ask in St Kilda
If your question is not here, call us. A real person answers.
Do you provide home care in St Kilda?
Yes. St Kilda is part of our regular Melbourne's south run. Call us with your street and the days that matter, and we will confirm the visit before anything is booked.
What does home care cost in St Kilda?
Our from-rates are the same across Melbourne: personal care from $85 an hour, domestic assistance from $83, nursing from $125. Your exact rate is confirmed before care starts. The cost estimator shows what a week or fortnight adds up to.
Can I use NDIS funding for support in St Kilda?
Yes, if you are self-managed or plan-managed. We can provide personal care, daily living help, transport and nursing, and you claim the supports in your plan. We are not a plan manager and we do not hold your funds.
Which suburbs are near St Kilda?
The closest are St Kilda West, Balaclava and Windsor. We cover them on the same run, so a carer who knows St Kilda usually knows the streets around it too.
Will I get the same carer in St Kilda?
Yes. Qualified nurses can come to you for wound care, medication, catheter and stoma care. Nursing starts at $125 an hour, and a registered nurse at $144.
Nearby suburbs
Care does not stop at a boundary. These are the suburbs closest to St Kilda, and we cover them on the same run.
See every suburb in Melbourne's south
Melbourne home care pricing and costs
Would you like to talk about care in St Kilda?
Call for a free, no-pressure chat. If we miss you, we call you back the same day.