Domestic assistance providers in Lismore, New South Wales

Domestic assistance in Lismore supports people with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation. In Lismore, New South Wales, there are 35 providers listing domestic assistance. At the 2021 Census, Lismore had a population of 3,656 and a median age of 41. About 327 people needed help with core activities, which was 8.9 percent of the population. Domestic assistance is often funded for those with assessed disability or aged care needs. Local providers may also offer related supports, such as personal care or transport, depending on their service scope.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Lismore, NSW — 35 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 Lismore 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.

Lismore at a glance

Of the 1,242 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Lismore is number 85 for domestic assistance listings, with 35. The most is Sydney, with 412.

Domestic assistance near Lismore

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

Who lists domestic assistance in Lismore

35 register listings for domestic assistance cover Lismore: 31 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Lismore had 3,656 residents with a median age of 41. 327 people (8.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 19% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,035 a week.

Reach varies. 11 cover 5 or fewer areas, 15 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 15 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (34 of 35), transport (30 of 35), community access (29 of 35), personal care (29 of 35) and respite care (25 of 35).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Lets Get Support, St Carthage's Community Care, Three Little Birds Community Services and Magenta Community Services.

29 of the 35 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Lismore cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 3 by listings; the most listed is therapy services, with 39.

Lismore 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 Lismore

There are 35 providers listing domestic assistance in Lismore. Of these, 31 are also listed as NDIS providers and 4 as aged care providers. None are currently SolDirectory members. Most providers list several supports, with a typical listing including 10 types of assistance. Some of the local organisations include Lets Get Support, St Carthage's Community Care, Three Little Birds Community Services, and Magenta Community Services.

Comparing Lismore to nearby suburbs

Lismore is surrounded by several suburbs offering domestic assistance. South Lismore has 4 providers within 1 kilometre. Goonellabah, located 4 kilometres away, lists 10 providers. Boat Harbour and Bexhill each have 4 and 3 providers respectively, both about 8 kilometres from Lismore. Wollongbar, 14 kilometres away, lists 5 providers. Comparing these areas may help if you are seeking more options or specific types of support.

Census insights for Lismore households

At the 2021 Census, Lismore had 3,656 residents and a median weekly household income of $1,035. The proportion of people needing help with core activities was 8.9 percent, higher than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. Nineteen percent of Lismore's population was aged 65 or older. These figures may reflect the local demand for domestic assistance and related support services.

What domestic assistance may include

Domestic assistance can cover routine cleaning of living areas, kitchens and bathrooms. It may also involve laundry, linen changes, and help with meal preparation. Some providers support shopping or assist with daily routines, depending on funding and assessed needs. The exact services offered can vary, so checking each provider's listing for details is important.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Lismore 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 Lismore

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

See all 31 NDIS providers listed in Lismore

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Lismore

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Lismore

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 Lismore. 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 Lismore

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

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Questions about domestic assistance in Lismore

How many domestic assistance providers are in Lismore?

There are 35 providers listing domestic assistance in Lismore. Of these, 31 are also listed as NDIS providers and 4 as aged care providers.

What tasks are included in domestic assistance?

Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with essential household routines. The exact tasks depend on the provider and individual needs.

How does Lismore compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Lismore lists 35 domestic assistance providers. Nearby, Goonellabah has 10, South Lismore has 4, and Boat Harbour has 4. Comparing these areas can help you explore more options.

What does the census say about support needs in Lismore?

At the 2021 Census, 327 people in Lismore needed help with core activities. This was 8.9 percent of the population, higher than the New South Wales average.

Are there providers listing only domestic assistance in Lismore?

No providers in Lismore list only domestic assistance. Most providers offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 10 different supports.

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