Domestic assistance providers in Ultimo, New South Wales

Domestic assistance in Ultimo, New South Wales supports people with tasks like cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. In Ultimo, there are 17 providers listing this service. At the 2021 Census, Ultimo had a population of 7410 and a median age of 30. Of these residents, 148 people reported needing help with core activities. This page helps you compare domestic assistance options in Ultimo and understand what is available locally and in surrounding areas.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Ultimo, NSW — 17 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 Ultimo 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.

Ultimo at a glance

Of the 1,242 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Ultimo is number 204 for domestic assistance listings, with 17. The most is Sydney, with 412.

Domestic assistance near Ultimo

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

Who lists domestic assistance in Ultimo

17 register listings for domestic assistance cover Ultimo: 13 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Ultimo had 7,410 residents with a median age of 30. 148 people (2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 6.3% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,805 a week.

Reach varies. 5 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 5 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (16 of 17), community access (15 of 17), personal care (14 of 17), housing (SDA & SIL) (12 of 17) and nursing (12 of 17).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 1 of the 17 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Creative Compass Care, Elements Of Compassion, Health Wellbeing Support Australia and Vital Health Support Services.

14 of the 17 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Ultimo cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 1 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 17.

Ultimo has more domestic assistance listings than 4 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 Ultimo

There are 17 domestic assistance providers listed in Ultimo. Of these, 13 are registered for NDIS and 4 are listed for aged care. Four local names include Creative Compass Care, Elements Of Compassion, Health Wellbeing Support Australia, and Vital Health Support Services. One provider lists only domestic assistance as their service. On average, providers in Ultimo list 11 different supports. The register listing only shows what is recorded and does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing Ultimo with nearby suburbs

If you are looking beyond Ultimo, several nearby suburbs also have domestic assistance listings. Surry Hills has 39 listings, Pyrmont has 16, and Glebe has 10. Sydney, just 1 km away, has 412 listings for this service. Comparing options in these areas may help you decide what suits your needs. Each suburb may offer different types of support or provider choices.

Census insights for Ultimo residents

At the 2021 Census, 2 percent of Ultimo's population reported needing help with core activities. This is lower than the 5.8 percent for both New South Wales and Australia. The median weekly household income in Ultimo was 1805 dollars. Only 6.3 percent of residents were aged 65 or older, compared to 17.6 percent statewide. These figures give some context for the local demand for domestic assistance.

Understanding domestic assistance services

Domestic assistance covers essential home tasks such as routine cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and basic household organisation. The support provided should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs, rather than replacing ordinary household expenses. Some providers may also help with shopping or support routines, depending on what is agreed and funded. Not every provider offers the same range of services, so it may help to check what each one lists.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Ultimo 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 Ultimo

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

See all 13 NDIS providers listed in Ultimo

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Ultimo

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Ultimo

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 Ultimo. 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 Ultimo

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

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Questions about domestic assistance in Ultimo

How many domestic assistance providers are in Ultimo?

There are 17 providers listing domestic assistance in Ultimo. Of these, 13 are registered for NDIS and 4 are listed for aged care.

What types of domestic assistance tasks are included?

Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and basic household routines. Some providers may offer support with shopping or planning meals, depending on the service scope.

How does Ultimo compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Ultimo has 17 listings, while Surry Hills has 39, Pyrmont has 16, and Sydney has 412. Comparing nearby areas can help you see more options.

What does the register listing show about providers?

The public register listing shows what each provider has recorded. It does not confirm a provider’s current capacity, quality, or endorsement.

How many people in Ultimo need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 148 people in Ultimo reported needing help with core activities, which is 2 percent of the population.

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