Personal care providers in Five Dock, New South Wales

Personal care in Five Dock, New South Wales, supports daily activities such as showering, grooming and mobility. At the 2021 Census, Five Dock had a population of 9823 and a median age of 41. There were 536 people needing help with core activities, making up 5.5 percent of the suburb’s residents. Personal care providers in Five Dock may assist with routines while respecting privacy and choice. People looking for these services can compare options in Five Dock and nearby suburbs to find a suitable arrangement for their needs.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Five Dock, 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 Five Dock 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.

Five Dock at a glance

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

Personal care near Five Dock

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

Who lists personal care in Five Dock

20 register listings for personal care cover Five Dock: 14 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Five Dock had 9,823 residents with a median age of 41. 536 people (5.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 16.9% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,328 a week.

Reach varies. 2 cover 5 or fewer areas, 3 cover 6 to 25 areas, 13 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (19 of 20), community access (18 of 20), domestic assistance (17 of 20), housing (SDA & SIL) (15 of 20) and life skills (15 of 20).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include 2c Care Services and Five Dock.

18 of the 20 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Five Dock cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 20.

Five Dock 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 Five Dock

There are 20 personal care listings in Five Dock. Of these, 14 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 6 are listed as aged care providers. Most providers in the area list more than one service, with the typical listing showing 10 different supports. Some of the most common supports offered alongside personal care include support workers, community access and domestic assistance.

Comparing nearby suburbs for personal care

People in Five Dock may also look at options in nearby suburbs such as Wareemba, Rodd Point or Canada Bay. For example, Wareemba has 6 listings, Rodd Point has 8, and Canada Bay has 3. This can help if you are looking for a specific support or a provider with availability. Sydney, about 7 kilometres away, has 415 personal care listings, offering a wider range of options for those willing to travel.

Personal care and local needs in Five Dock

At the 2021 Census, 5.5 percent of Five Dock residents needed help with core activities. This is slightly lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. The proportion of people aged 65 and over in Five Dock was 16.9 percent. Personal care services in the suburb reflect these community needs by offering assistance with daily routines, personal hygiene and mobility.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Five Dock 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 Five Dock

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

See all 14 NDIS providers listed in Five Dock

Aged care register listings for personal care in Five Dock

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Five Dock

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 Five Dock. 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 Five Dock

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

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Questions about personal care in Five Dock

What does personal care include in Five Dock?

Personal care includes assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and safe movement. Providers may also support daily routines and encourage independence.

How many personal care providers are listed in Five Dock?

There are 20 personal care listings in Five Dock. Of these, 14 are registered for NDIS and 6 are listed as aged care providers.

How does Five Dock compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Five Dock has more listings than some nearby suburbs. Wareemba has 6, Rodd Point has 8, and Canada Bay has 3 personal care listings.

What percentage of Five Dock residents need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 5.5 percent of Five Dock’s population needed help with core activities such as self-care or mobility.

Are there providers in Five Dock who offer only personal care?

No listings in Five Dock are recorded as offering only personal care. Most providers list several supports alongside personal care.

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