Personal Welfare Services in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Duty of care: Increasing government funding has boosted industry revenue growth

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

The Personal Welfare Services industry provides community and welfare services to disadvantaged individuals, including children and the elderly. Many individuals served by the industry have long-term disabilities or are experiencing hardship. Services provided by the industry include those designed to assist the frail and disabled in community settings, thereby circumventing the need for institutional care. The industry also provides early intervention, prevention and counselling services. Most industry entities are small, non-profit social service organisations that rely on government funding and volunteers to operate.

The Personal Welfare Services industry provides social support services directly to clients. These services include adoption services, aged-care assistance, disabilities assistance, youth welfare and welfare counselling services. Industry services do not include accommodation services, except on a short-stay basis.