Personal care providers in Fairfield Heights, New South Wales

Personal care in Fairfield Heights, New South Wales supports people who need help with daily personal activities. At the 2021 Census, Fairfield Heights had a population of 8,269. Of these, 1,009 people reported needing help with core activities. That is 12.2 percent of the suburb’s population, higher than the 5.8 percent across New South Wales. Personal care services listed here include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and safe movement. This page outlines local service numbers and how Fairfield Heights compares with nearby suburbs.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Fairfield Heights, NSW — 21 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 Fairfield Heights 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.

Fairfield Heights at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Fairfield Heights is number 157 for personal care listings, with 21. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Fairfield Heights

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

Who lists personal care in Fairfield Heights

21 register listings for personal care cover Fairfield Heights: 15 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Fairfield Heights had 8,269 residents with a median age of 38. 1,009 people (12.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 15.6% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,285 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas and 9 cover 26 to 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (18 of 21), domestic assistance (17 of 21), housing (SDA & SIL) (17 of 21), community access (16 of 21) and life skills (15 of 21).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Best Of Care Disability Services, Health Disability Care, Home Centre Care and Metro Sydney Disability Services.

15 of the 21 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Fairfield Heights cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings.

Fairfield Heights has more personal care listings than 3 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 Fairfield Heights

There are 21 personal care providers listed in Fairfield Heights. Of these, 15 are registered to support NDIS participants and 6 are listed as aged care providers. No provider in Fairfield Heights lists only personal care as their service. Most providers offer a range of supports, with a typical listing covering 10 different support types. Local provider names include Health Disability Care, Home Centre Care, and Metro Sydney Disability Services.

Comparing Fairfield Heights with nearby suburbs

Fairfield Heights is close to several other suburbs with personal care providers. Fairfield West has 24 listings, Fairfield has 94, and Smithfield has 36. Canley Heights and Canley Vale have 11 and 12 listings, while Wakeley has 15. Parramatta, about 8 kilometres away, has 249 listings. Comparing numbers can help when looking for more options or specific services in the area.

Personal care needs at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 1,009 people in Fairfield Heights needed help with core activities, making up 12.2 percent of residents. This is more than twice the 5.8 percent for New South Wales as a whole. The suburb’s median age was 38, and 15.6 percent of people were aged 65 and over. The median weekly household income was $1,285. These figures may help when considering the local demand for personal care services.

What personal care covers

Personal care includes support with showering, dressing, grooming, and moving safely. It can also involve help with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene. Assistance with eating and drinking may be provided if workers have the required training. Some providers help establish reliable routines while encouraging independence. The level of support offered depends on individual needs and preferences.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Fairfield Heights 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 Fairfield Heights

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

See all 15 NDIS providers listed in Fairfield Heights

Aged care register listings for personal care in Fairfield Heights

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Fairfield Heights

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 Fairfield Heights. 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 Fairfield Heights

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

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Questions about personal care in Fairfield Heights

How many personal care providers are listed in Fairfield Heights?

There are 21 personal care providers listed in Fairfield Heights. Of these, 15 are registered for NDIS and 6 are listed as aged care providers.

How does Fairfield Heights compare with nearby suburbs for personal care?

Fairfield Heights has 21 listings. Fairfield West has 24, Fairfield has 94, and Smithfield has 36. Parramatta, about 8 kilometres away, has 249 listings.

What percentage of people in Fairfield Heights need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 12.2 percent of people in Fairfield Heights reported needing help with core activities. This is higher than the New South Wales average.

What is included in personal care services?

Personal care services may include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The support provided depends on individual needs.

Are there providers in Fairfield Heights who only offer personal care?

None of the listed providers in Fairfield Heights offer only personal care. Most offer a range of supports, with typical listings covering 10 different types.

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