Personal care providers in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Personal care in Coffs Harbour supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and movement. In Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, there are 55 providers listing personal care services. This service may include prompting, supervision, or assistance with personal routines, and the level of help is tailored to individual needs. At the 2021 Census, Coffs Harbour had a population of 27089, with 8.1 percent of people needing help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.8 percent seen across New South Wales. Local listings can help people find support that matches their preferences.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Coffs Harbour, NSW — 55 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 Coffs Harbour 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.

Coffs Harbour at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Coffs Harbour is number 32 for personal care listings, with 55. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Coffs Harbour

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

Some personal care listings in Coffs Harbour say on their own websites that they support Arabic (1 listing) and Swahili (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Coffs Harbour

55 register listings for personal care cover Coffs Harbour: 49 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Coffs Harbour had 27,089 residents with a median age of 43. 2,202 people (8.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 23.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,231 a week.

Reach varies. 32 cover 5 or fewer areas, 15 cover 6 to 25 areas, 5 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 14 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list domestic assistance (53 of 55), community access (52 of 55), support workers (51 of 55), respite care (47 of 55) and transport (47 of 55).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Accessibility Experts, Beyond Ability Support Services, Beyond Ability Support Services and Coffs Harbour Legacy Nursing Home.

43 of the 55 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Coffs Harbour cover 20 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 61.

Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour

There are 55 providers listing personal care services in Coffs Harbour. Of these, 49 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 6 are listed for aged care. Most providers list several types of support, with a typical listing including 10 different services. Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers may offer support in the home or in the community, depending on the arrangement.

Comparing nearby suburbs for personal care

If you are considering options outside Coffs Harbour, nearby suburbs also have personal care providers. North Boambee Valley and Korora each have 9 listings, while Boambee has 6 and Toormina has 12. These places are all within 7 kilometres of Coffs Harbour. Port Macquarie, 128 kilometres away, has 56 listings. Comparing provider numbers in these areas may help if you need to look beyond your immediate suburb.

Coffs Harbour demographics and support needs

At the 2021 Census, Coffs Harbour had a population of 27089 and a median age of 43. There were 2202 people identified as needing help with core activities, making up 8.1 percent of the population. This is above the 5.8 percent for New South Wales as a whole. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Coffs Harbour was 23.4, compared to 17.6 percent for the state. These figures highlight the demand for personal care and related supports locally.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers assistance with daily personal activities. This may involve prompting or help with showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing. Support can also include help with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene, as agreed in a plan. Some providers offer assistance with eating and drinking, and help with safe movement or using mobility equipment. The aim is to maintain privacy and independence while providing the level of support a person wants.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour

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

See all 49 NDIS providers listed in Coffs Harbour

Aged care register listings for personal care in Coffs Harbour

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Coffs Harbour

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 Coffs Harbour. 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 Coffs Harbour

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

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Questions about personal care in Coffs Harbour

How many providers offer personal care in Coffs Harbour?

There are 55 providers listing personal care services in Coffs Harbour. Of these, 49 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care.

How does Coffs Harbour compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Coffs Harbour has 55 listings. North Boambee Valley and Korora each have 9, Boambee has 6, and Toormina has 12 providers offering personal care.

What percentage of people in Coffs Harbour need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 8.1 percent of people in Coffs Harbour needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state average of 5.8 percent.

What is included in personal care services?

Personal care services may include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, safe movement, and maintaining daily routines.

How many people aged 65 and over live in Coffs Harbour?

At the 2021 Census, 23.4 percent of people in Coffs Harbour were aged 65 or older, compared to 17.6 percent across New South Wales.

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