Domestic assistance providers in Kempsey, New South Wales

Domestic assistance in Kempsey supports people with everyday tasks at home. This service is listed by 25 providers in Kempsey, New South Wales. At the 2021 Census, Kempsey had a population of 483 and a median age of 43. People needing help with core activities made up 11.2 percent of residents, which is higher than the state average of 5.8 percent. If you are comparing options, you can also look at nearby places such as West Kempsey, South Kempsey, or Gladstone.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Kempsey, NSW — 25 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list domestic assistance among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About domestic assistance

Help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other household tasks. People in Kempsey and the surrounding New South Wales area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Kempsey at a glance

Of the 1,242 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Kempsey is number 132 for domestic assistance listings, with 25. The most is Sydney, with 412.

Domestic assistance near Kempsey

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Kempsey with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists domestic assistance in Kempsey

25 register listings for domestic assistance cover Kempsey: 22 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Kempsey had 483 residents with a median age of 43. 54 people (11.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 18.2% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $881 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 2 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (24 of 25), community access (22 of 25), personal care (22 of 25), respite care (20 of 25) and nursing (19 of 25).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 1 of the 25 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Dhulawang Aboriginal Corporation, Macleay Options, People Care Provider and All Cleaning Services Kempsey - Macleay.

23 of the 25 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Kempsey cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 4 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 29.

Kempsey has more domestic assistance listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

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.

Domestic assistance providers in Kempsey

There are 25 listings for domestic assistance in Kempsey. Of these, 22 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 3 are listed for aged care. Only 1 provider in Kempsey lists domestic assistance as their sole service. Local organisations include Dhulawang Aboriginal Corporation, Macleay Options, People Care Provider, and All Cleaning Services Kempsey - Macleay. Most listings offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 11 different services.

Comparing domestic assistance in Kempsey and nearby areas

If you are considering nearby suburbs, West Kempsey has 4 listings and South Kempsey has 3. Aldavilla and Gladstone also each have 3 or 4 providers for domestic assistance. The nearest larger town is Port Macquarie, about 40 kilometres away, with 58 listings. Comparing options across these places may help you find a service that fits your needs.

Kempsey community profile at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Kempsey recorded a population of 483. The median weekly household income was 881 dollars. There were 54 people needing help with core activities, making up 11.2 percent of the population. People aged 65 or older made up 18.2 percent of Kempsey residents, compared to 17.6 percent for New South Wales as a whole.

What domestic assistance can include

Domestic assistance may involve routine cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, laundry and linen changes, help with meal preparation, and support with shopping or household tasks. These supports are usually linked to a person’s assessed needs through NDIS or aged care funding. The register listing shows which providers have listed domestic assistance, but does not confirm their capacity or quality.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Kempsey yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for domestic assistance in Kempsey

22 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Kempsey, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 22 NDIS providers listed in Kempsey

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Kempsey

3 aged care listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Kempsey, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Kempsey

Domestic assistance at a glance

Domestic assistance helps a person maintain a safe and functional home through tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and essential household routines. Funded support should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs rather than simply replacing ordinary household expenses.

What domestic assistance may include

Read the full guide to domestic assistance: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these domestic assistance-specific checks when you contact providers in Kempsey. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Kempsey

Each number is how many register listings in Kempsey list that support.

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Questions about domestic assistance in Kempsey

How many domestic assistance providers are in Kempsey?

There are 25 listings for domestic assistance in Kempsey. Of these, 22 are registered for NDIS and 3 are listed for aged care.

Are there domestic assistance options in nearby towns?

Yes. West Kempsey has 4 listings, South Kempsey has 3, and Gladstone has 4. Port Macquarie, about 40 kilometres away, has 58 listings.

What tasks are included in domestic assistance?

Domestic assistance may include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and other household tasks. The exact tasks depend on assessed needs and funding.

Does the register show provider quality or capacity?

The register only shows which providers have listed domestic assistance. It does not confirm their capacity, quality, or endorsement.

How many people in Kempsey need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 54 people in Kempsey needed help with core activities, which was 11.2 percent of the population.

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