Domestic assistance providers in Redfern, New South Wales

Domestic assistance in Redfern, New South Wales supports people who need help with tasks at home. At the 2021 Census, Redfern had a population of 13072. There were 592 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.5 percent of the suburb’s population. Domestic assistance covers support such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation, which can be important for those with disability or aged care needs. In Redfern, multiple providers list this service, offering different types of support. This page outlines provider options, nearby suburb comparisons, and local statistics to help you understand what is available in Redfern.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Redfern, NSW — 22 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 Redfern 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.

Redfern at a glance

Of the 1,242 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Redfern is number 150 for domestic assistance listings, with 22. The most is Sydney, with 412.

Domestic assistance near Redfern

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

Some domestic assistance listings in Redfern say on their own websites that they support Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists domestic assistance in Redfern

22 register listings for domestic assistance cover Redfern: 19 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Redfern had 13,072 residents with a median age of 36. 592 people (4.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 13.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,145 a week.

Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 8 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (22 of 22), community access (20 of 22), personal care (20 of 22), transport (18 of 22) and housing (SDA & SIL) (16 of 22).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Charlotte Smedley And Associates, Claro Disability Services, Independent Safe Caring @ Home and Your Health Loop.

16 of the 22 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Redfern cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 5 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 26.

Redfern has more domestic assistance listings than 5 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 Redfern

There are 22 domestic assistance providers listed in Redfern. Of these, 19 are registered for NDIS supports and 3 are listed for aged care services. Some providers, such as Charlotte Smedley And Associates, Claro Disability Services, Independent Safe Caring @ Home, and Your Health Loop, offer domestic assistance as part of their broader service range. The typical provider in Redfern lists 11 different supports, which may include personal care, support workers, and community access. No provider in Redfern lists only domestic assistance, so most options also offer other services.

Comparing Redfern with nearby suburbs

Redfern borders several other suburbs with domestic assistance providers. Surry Hills, just 1 km away, has 39 listings. Waterloo has 12, while Chippendale and Eveleigh each have 3. Haymarket and Moore Park both have 6 providers. The nearby city of Sydney, 3 km from Redfern, has 412 listings. Comparing provider numbers can help you see the range of choices in the area. If you do not find a suitable option in Redfern, you may wish to look in these nearby suburbs.

Local statistics from the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Redfern had a median age of 36. The median weekly household income was 2145 dollars. Of the population, 13.4 percent were aged 65 years or over. The proportion of residents needing help with core activities was 4.5 percent, which is lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. These figures give some context about the local community and the need for support services like domestic assistance.

What domestic assistance includes

Domestic assistance usually covers routine cleaning of living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. Other tasks may include laundry, changing linen, and basic household organisation. Some providers also support meal preparation or help plan simple meals. Shopping or help with household tasks may be included if this is agreed and funded. The support is generally linked to assessed disability or aged care needs, rather than replacing ordinary household expenses.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Redfern 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 Redfern

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

See all 19 NDIS providers listed in Redfern

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Redfern

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Redfern

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 Redfern. 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 Redfern

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

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Questions about domestic assistance in Redfern

How many domestic assistance providers are in Redfern?

There are 22 providers listed for domestic assistance in Redfern. Of these, 19 are registered for NDIS supports and 3 are listed for aged care.

What percentage of Redfern residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 4.5 percent of Redfern residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent.

Which nearby suburb has the most domestic assistance providers?

Sydney, located 3 km from Redfern, has 412 domestic assistance listings. Surry Hills, just 1 km away, has 39 providers.

What tasks are included in domestic assistance?

Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, linen changes, meal preparation, and basic household organisation. Some providers may also help with shopping or planning meals.

Are any providers in Redfern listed for only domestic assistance?

No provider in Redfern lists only domestic assistance. Most offer a range of supports, typically around 11 different services per provider.

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