Personal care providers in Earlwood, New South Wales

Personal care in Earlwood, New South Wales, supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. At the 2021 Census, Earlwood had a population of 18053 and 1225 people needed help with core activities. There are 20 providers listing personal care services in Earlwood. This page helps you see how local options compare to those in nearby suburbs and across New South Wales.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Earlwood, NSW — 20 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 Earlwood 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.

Earlwood at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Earlwood is number 167 for personal care listings, with 20. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Earlwood

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

Some personal care listings in Earlwood say on their own websites that they support Arabic (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Earlwood

20 register listings for personal care cover Earlwood: 11 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Earlwood had 18,053 residents with a median age of 44. 1,225 people (6.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 20.6% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,164 a week.

Reach varies. 3 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 11 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (19 of 20), domestic assistance (17 of 20), nursing (17 of 20), community access (15 of 20) and respite care (14 of 20).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Auswell Care, ASK Allied Health and FamCare.

18 of the 20 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Earlwood cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is therapy services, with 25.

Earlwood has more personal care 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.

Personal care providers in Earlwood

There are 20 personal care providers listed in Earlwood. Of these, 11 are registered for NDIS services and 9 are listed as aged care providers. Some local names include Auswell Care, ASK Allied Health, and FamCare. Listings may offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing about 10 types of support. Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, eating, and safe movement. Each provider may offer different services, so it can be useful to compare options.

Comparing Earlwood to nearby suburbs

If you are considering personal care in Earlwood, you might also look at nearby suburbs. Turrella, Bardwell Valley, and Bardwell Park each have between 7 and 9 listings. Arncliffe has 24 listings and Canterbury has 18. Sydney, about 9 kilometres away, has 415 listings. Comparing numbers in different suburbs may help you find the provider that fits your needs.

Personal care needs in Earlwood at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 6.8 percent of Earlwood residents reported needing help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.8 percent recorded for both New South Wales and Australia. The median age in Earlwood was 44, and 20.6 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was 2164 dollars. These figures may help you understand the local demand for personal care services.

What personal care can include

Personal care covers support with daily personal activities. This may mean help with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. It can also include support with eating, drinking, and using mobility equipment. Providers may help set up regular routines while encouraging as much independence as possible. The specific supports available can vary between providers.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Earlwood 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 Earlwood

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

See all 11 NDIS providers listed in Earlwood

Aged care register listings for personal care in Earlwood

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

See all 9 aged care providers listed in Earlwood

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 Earlwood. 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 Earlwood

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

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Questions about personal care in Earlwood

How many personal care providers are listed in Earlwood?

There are 20 personal care providers listed in Earlwood. This includes 11 NDIS-registered providers and 9 aged care providers.

How does Earlwood compare to nearby suburbs for personal care listings?

Earlwood has 20 listings. Nearby, Turrella has 8, Bardwell Valley has 7, Bardwell Park has 9, Arncliffe has 24, and Canterbury has 18. Sydney has 415 listings.

What percentage of Earlwood residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 6.8 percent of Earlwood residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the New South Wales and national rates.

What types of support can personal care include?

Personal care may include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers can help set up daily routines and support independence.

Are all personal care providers in Earlwood registered for NDIS or aged care?

Of the 20 personal care providers listed in Earlwood, 11 are registered for NDIS and 9 are listed as aged care providers.

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