Personal care providers in Kogarah, New South Wales

Personal care in Kogarah supports everyday activities such as showering, dressing, and safe movement. Kogarah is in New South Wales, and at the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 16,416. There were 738 people recorded as needing help with core activities, which is 4.5 percent of residents. If you are looking for personal care providers in Kogarah, you can compare options here and in nearby suburbs like Rockdale and Monterey.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Kogarah, NSW — 44 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 Kogarah 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.

Kogarah at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Kogarah is number 49 for personal care listings, with 44. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Kogarah

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

Who lists personal care in Kogarah

44 register listings for personal care cover Kogarah: 34 on the NDIS Commission register and 10 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Kogarah had 16,416 residents with a median age of 35. 738 people (4.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 13.6% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,903 a week.

Reach varies. 18 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas, 13 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 8 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (42 of 44), community access (38 of 44), domestic assistance (38 of 44), transport (37 of 44) and housing (SDA & SIL) (35 of 44).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Active Carelink Australia, Aybl Psychology, Bright Futures Assistance and Infinity Care Partner.

32 of the 44 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Kogarah cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 49.

Kogarah 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 Kogarah

There are 44 personal care listings for Kogarah. Of these, 34 are registered to provide NDIS services and 10 are listed for aged care. Most providers in Kogarah list several types of support, with a typical listing including 11 different supports. Some providers also support nearby suburbs, which can give people more options to compare.

Comparing Kogarah and nearby suburbs for personal care

Kogarah is surrounded by several suburbs with personal care services. Rockdale, just 2 km away, has 43 listings. Monterey, 1 km from Kogarah, has 16 listings. Ramsgate and Ramsgate Beach offer 14 and 11 listings respectively, while Carlton and Kogarah Bay each have 7 and 11 listings. Looking at nearby areas may help you find a provider that matches your needs.

Census insights for Kogarah at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Kogarah had a median age of 35. The median weekly household income was $1,903. Of the residents, 13.6 percent were aged 65 or over. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Kogarah was 4.5, which is lower than the 5.8 percent recorded for both New South Wales and Australia overall.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers support with daily activities like showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Assistance may include prompting, supervision, or hands-on help. The aim is to provide only the level of support the person wants and needs, while respecting privacy and independence. Providers may also help establish reliable routines in the morning, evening, or when going out.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Kogarah 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 Kogarah

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

See all 34 NDIS providers listed in Kogarah

Aged care register listings for personal care in Kogarah

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

See all 10 aged care providers listed in Kogarah

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 Kogarah. 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 Kogarah

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

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Questions about personal care in Kogarah

How many personal care providers are listed in Kogarah?

There are 44 personal care listings for Kogarah. Of these, 34 are registered to provide NDIS services and 10 are listed for aged care.

How does Kogarah compare to nearby suburbs for personal care options?

Rockdale, which is 2 km from Kogarah, has 43 listings. Monterey, only 1 km away, has 16 listings. Other nearby suburbs like Ramsgate, Ramsgate Beach, Carlton, and Kogarah Bay also have options.

What percentage of Kogarah residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 4.5 percent of Kogarah residents were recorded as needing help with core activities.

What does personal care usually involve?

Personal care usually involves support with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The type and amount of help can vary based on individual needs.

What is the median age and household income in Kogarah?

At the 2021 Census, Kogarah had a median age of 35 and a median weekly household income of $1,903.

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