Personal care providers in Ballina, New South Wales

Personal care in Ballina, New South Wales supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming and safe movement. At the 2021 Census, Ballina had a population of 9735, with 1159 people needing help with core activities. There are 33 providers listing personal care in Ballina, covering a range of supports. Some providers also offer services in nearby areas like East Ballina and Lennox Head. This page helps you compare what’s available locally and understand the types of support on offer.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Ballina, NSW — 33 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list personal care 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 personal care

Assistance with showering, dressing, medication and other daily personal activities. People in Ballina 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.

Ballina at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Ballina is number 87 for personal care listings, with 33. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Ballina

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Ballina with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists personal care in Ballina

33 register listings for personal care cover Ballina: 30 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Ballina had 9,735 residents with a median age of 56. 1,159 people (11.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 38.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,013 a week.

Reach varies. 12 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 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 personal care here also list community access (32 of 33), domestic assistance (31 of 33), support workers (31 of 33), transport (30 of 33) and respite care (26 of 33).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Auscare Support Ballina, Stein, Timothy Andrew, Diocese of Lismore and Jali Care Services.

27 of the 33 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Ballina cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 6 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 40.

Ballina has more personal care 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.

Personal care providers in Ballina

Ballina has 33 personal care providers listed. Of these, 30 also provide NDIS services and 3 are listed for aged care. Local names include Auscare Support Ballina, Stein, Timothy Andrew, Diocese of Lismore and Jali Care Services. Most providers offer more than one type of support, with a typical listing showing 10 different supports. If you are looking for a provider with a website, 27 of the Ballina listings include one.

Personal care support types available

Personal care in Ballina covers assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and moving safely. Many providers also offer related supports. For example, 32 listings include community access, 31 list domestic assistance and support workers, and 30 offer transport. Respite care appears in 26 listings, while life skills support is shown in 23. This range means you can look for providers that match your support needs in personal care and beyond.

Comparing Ballina with nearby suburbs

If you want to compare options, nearby suburbs also have personal care listings. East Ballina has 4, West Ballina has 5 and Lennox Head has 11. Skennars Head, Kinvara and Alstonville each have 3 to 6 listings. Ballina has more listings than these neighbouring areas. This may give you more choice if you are based in Ballina or looking for services that cover several suburbs.

Ballina community profile at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Ballina had a population of 9735. The median age was 56. Of residents, 11.9 percent needed help with core activities, compared to 5.8 percent for New South Wales. The median weekly household income was 1013 dollars. People aged 65 and over made up 38.4 percent of the population, which is higher than the state average of 17.6 percent.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Ballina 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 personal care in Ballina

30 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Ballina, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 30 NDIS providers listed in Ballina

Aged care register listings for personal care in Ballina

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Ballina

Personal care at a glance

Personal care is assistance with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and moving safely. The right arrangement protects privacy and choice while providing only the level of assistance the person wants and needs.

What personal care may include

Read the full guide to personal care: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these personal care-specific checks when you contact providers in Ballina. 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 Ballina

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

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Questions about personal care in Ballina

What services are included in personal care in Ballina?

Personal care in Ballina includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Some providers also support with community access, domestic assistance, and life skills.

How many personal care providers are listed in Ballina?

There are 33 personal care providers listed for Ballina. Of these, 30 are NDIS providers and 3 are listed for aged care services.

How does Ballina compare with nearby suburbs for personal care?

Ballina has more personal care listings than nearby suburbs. East Ballina has 4, West Ballina has 5, and Lennox Head has 11 listings. Other nearby areas have between 3 and 6.

What does the 2021 Census say about Ballina's population?

At the 2021 Census, Ballina had a population of 9735. The median age was 56, and 1159 people needed help with core activities. People aged 65 and over made up 38.4 percent of residents.

Can I find providers with websites in Ballina?

Yes, 27 of the 33 personal care providers listed in Ballina include a website. This can help you learn more about their services and supports.

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