NDIS providers in Wollongong, NSW

The NDIS Commission register of registered providers lists 245 providers in Wollongong. This page helps you view what the register records for Wollongong in New South Wales. Listings show providers who are registered with the NDIS Commission and the types of supports they deliver. You can also see how Wollongong compares to nearby suburbs such as North Wollongong and Gwynneville. At the 2021 Census, Wollongong had a population of 20446, with 1143 people needing help with core activities. Use this register to see available provider information in your area.

245 providers are listed on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Wollongong, NSW.

The supports listed most often here are support workers (151), domestic assistance (147), personal care (140).

Supports listed in Wollongong, NSW

Each number is how many listings in this area list that support.

SDA is Specialist Disability Accommodation: purpose-built homes for people with very high support needs. SIL is Supported Independent Living: help with daily tasks in a shared or own home. Both are funded through an NDIS plan, and a listing here does not mean a provider has a vacancy.

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Who is listed in Wollongong

Among the 1,572 New South Wales suburbs with NDIS listings, Wollongong is number 7, with 245 listings. The most is Sydney, with 629.

The closest suburbs with NDIS listings are University of Wollongong (5 listings, under 1 km), Gwynneville (4 listings, about 2 km), Coniston (10 listings, about 2 km) and North Wollongong (21 listings, about 2 km).

At the 2021 Census, Wollongong had 20,446 residents with a median age of 35. 1,143 people (5.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 18.8% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,549 a week.

Reach varies. 91 cover 5 or fewer areas, 98 cover 6 to 25 areas, 49 cover 26 to 100 areas and 7 cover more than 100 areas. 67 are listed in more than one state.

The supports listed most often are support workers (151 of 245), domestic assistance (147 of 245), personal care (140 of 245), community access (139 of 245), therapy services (139 of 245) and transport (133 of 245).

The typical listing here records 8 supports; 39 of the 245 record only one.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Access 2 Goals, Advance Nursing, Banksia Support Services and Better Planning.

208 of the 245 listings link to their own website.

Some listings say on their own websites that they support Thai (2 listings), Arabic (1 listing), Assyrian (1 listing), Dari (1 listing) and German (1 listing).

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.

About the NDIS Commission register of registered providers

The NDIS Commission register of registered providers shows providers who have completed the registration process with the NDIS Commission. In Wollongong, there are 245 registered providers listed on the register. Each listing shows the supports a provider is registered to deliver. The register does not confirm whether a provider currently has capacity or is suitable for your needs. It is a public record of registration status and supports.

Supports listed in Wollongong

Wollongong providers on the NDIS Commission register list 19 different types of supports. Some of the most commonly listed supports include support workers, domestic assistance, personal care, community access, therapy services, and transport. The typical provider in Wollongong lists 8 supports. Some providers list only one support, with 39 such listings in the suburb.

Comparing Wollongong to nearby suburbs

You may want to compare listings in Wollongong with those in nearby suburbs. North Wollongong has 21 registered providers, while Gwynneville has 4. The University of Wollongong area lists 5 providers. Mangerton and West Wollongong each have 10. These nearby options may help if you are looking for a specific support or language.

Census information for Wollongong at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Wollongong had a population of 20446. The median age was 35. There were 1143 people needing help with core activities, making up 5.6 percent of the population. The median weekly household income was 1549 dollars. The percentage of people needing help in Wollongong was slightly lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent.

Frequently asked questions

What does a listing on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers show?

A listing shows what the NDIS Commission register records about a provider. It includes the supports they are registered to deliver. It does not confirm capacity, suitability, or quality.

How many registered providers are listed for Wollongong?

There are 245 registered providers listed for Wollongong on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers.

Which supports are most commonly listed in Wollongong?

Support workers, domestic assistance, personal care, community access, therapy services, and transport are among the most commonly listed supports in Wollongong.

How does Wollongong compare to nearby suburbs for NDIS provider listings?

Wollongong has 245 registered providers. Nearby, North Wollongong has 21, Gwynneville has 4, and the University of Wollongong area lists 5 providers.

What percentage of Wollongong residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 5.6 percent of Wollongong residents needed help with core activities.

Check before you engage. Listings are based on NDIS Commission register of registered providers data and may be out of date. To confirm a provider’s current status, search the official register at NDIS Commission’s “Find a registered provider”. A listing does not show whether a provider has capacity to take on new people. Based on Commonwealth of Australia (NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission) data. See data sources and attribution. We re-import the register every month. Report an error or request removal. We reply to every request within 5 business days. If you are an individual, such as a sole trader, listed under your own name, you can ask us to change or remove that listing.

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