Personal care providers in Grafton, New South Wales

Personal care in Grafton supports people with daily personal activities, such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. Grafton is located in New South Wales and offers a range of personal care options. At the 2021 Census, Grafton had a population of 10,563, with 1,054 people needing help with core activities. This page helps you explore personal care services in Grafton and see how they compare to nearby places such as Maclean and Nana Glen. You will also find information about the types of support available and what is listed in the area.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Grafton, NSW — 24 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 Grafton 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.

Grafton at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Grafton is number 131 for personal care listings, with 24. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Grafton

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

Who lists personal care in Grafton

24 register listings for personal care cover Grafton: 22 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Grafton had 10,563 residents with a median age of 44. 1,054 people (10%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 25.6% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,179 a week.

Reach varies. 13 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 3 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list domestic assistance (24 of 24), community access (23 of 24), support workers (23 of 24), respite care (19 of 24) and transport (19 of 24).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Clarence Village on Queen, K M Disability Sevices, Livable and New Dimension In Support Service.

22 of the 24 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Grafton cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 31.

Grafton 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 Grafton

There are 24 register listings for personal care in Grafton. Of these, 22 are listed as NDIS providers and 2 as aged care providers. None are currently SolDirectory members. Local organisations offering this service include Clarence Village on Queen, K M Disability Sevices, Livable, and New Dimension In Support Service. Most providers list several types of support, with a typical listing including 10 supports. The register shows only what is publicly recorded and does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing Grafton to nearby areas

If you want to compare personal care options, Maclean is 36 km from Grafton and has 3 listings. Gulmarrad is 37 km away with 3 listings, while Nana Glen has 7 listings and is 50 km from Grafton. The nearest larger town is Coffs Harbour, which has 55 listings and is 69 km away. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of services available in different places.

Personal care support types in Grafton

Providers in Grafton commonly list supports such as domestic assistance, community access, and support workers. There are 24 listings for domestic assistance, 23 for community access, and 19 for respite care. Transport and housing supports are also available. Each provider may offer a different mix of these services, so it is important to check what is included in each listing.

Grafton population and support needs at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Grafton had 10,563 residents and a median age of 44. About 1,054 people needed help with core activities, which is 10 percent of the population. This compares to 5.8 percent in New South Wales overall. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over in Grafton was 25.6, higher than the state average of 17.6. These figures may help you understand the local need for personal care services. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Grafton 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 Grafton

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

See all 22 NDIS providers listed in Grafton

Aged care register listings for personal care in Grafton

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Grafton

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 Grafton. 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 Grafton

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

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Questions about personal care in Grafton

What is included in personal care in Grafton?

Personal care in Grafton can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The exact supports depend on each provider’s listing.

How many personal care providers are listed in Grafton?

There are 24 register listings for personal care in Grafton. Of these, 22 are NDIS providers and 2 are aged care providers.

How does Grafton compare to nearby towns for personal care listings?

Grafton has more listings than Maclean, Gulmarrad, and Nana Glen. The nearest larger town, Coffs Harbour, has 55 listings, which is a greater number.

What percentage of people in Grafton needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 10 percent of Grafton’s population needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state average of 5.8 percent.

Can I find personal care providers who offer multiple supports in Grafton?

Most providers in Grafton list several types of support. A typical listing includes 10 supports, which may cover personal care and other related services.

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