Personal care providers in Lakemba, New South Wales

Personal care in Lakemba, New South Wales includes assistance with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Lakemba, there are 58 providers listing personal care. Of these, 49 offer NDIS personal care and 9 list aged care personal care. This service may involve help with grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility, depending on the person’s needs. At the 2021 Census, Lakemba had a population of 17092, with 921 people needing help with core activities. This page provides information on providers, local support, and nearby areas to help you compare options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Lakemba, NSW — 58 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 Lakemba 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.

Lakemba at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Lakemba is number 28 for personal care listings, with 58. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Lakemba

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

Some personal care listings in Lakemba say on their own websites that they support Arabic (2 listings) and Greek (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Lakemba

58 register listings for personal care cover Lakemba: 49 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Lakemba had 17,092 residents with a median age of 32. 921 people (5.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 10.5% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,227 a week.

Reach varies. 37 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 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 (57 of 58), community access (55 of 58), domestic assistance (55 of 58), housing (SDA & SIL) (50 of 58) and respite care (49 of 58).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Able (Australians Building And Learning, Absolute Love Disability Service, AHK Care Solution and All Supports And Services.

39 of the 58 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Lakemba cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 59.

Lakemba 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 Lakemba

In Lakemba, 58 providers list personal care services. Among these, 49 are registered for NDIS personal care and 9 for aged care. No providers list only this service. Many listings also offer other supports, with a typical provider listing 11 different supports. Some local providers include Able (Australians Building And Learning), Absolute Love Disability Service, AHK Care Solution, and All Supports And Services. Two listings mention Arabic language support, and one mentions Greek. The public register shows these listings but does not confirm their capacity or quality.

Comparing Lakemba with nearby suburbs

Lakemba is surrounded by several suburbs with personal care providers. Greenacre, 2 km away, has 79 listings. Belmore, just 1 km away, has 41. Wiley Park, also 1 km away, lists 27 providers. Roselands, Belfield, and Strathfield South each have between 12 and 34 listings. If you are considering options beyond Lakemba, these nearby areas may offer additional choices. Parramatta, 13 km away, lists 249 providers. Comparing options from different suburbs may help you find a provider that matches your preferences.

Personal care needs in Lakemba at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Lakemba had a population of 17092. Of these, 5.4 percent needed help with core activities, which is slightly below the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. The median age in Lakemba was 32. People aged 65 and over made up 10.5 percent of the population, lower than the state average of 17.6 percent. The median weekly household income was 1227 dollars. These figures provide some context for the demand and availability of personal care in Lakemba.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Lakemba 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 Lakemba

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

See all 49 NDIS providers listed in Lakemba

Aged care register listings for personal care in Lakemba

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

See all 9 aged care providers listed in Lakemba

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 Lakemba. 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 Lakemba

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

Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about personal care in Lakemba

What does personal care include?

Personal care includes assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The level of support depends on individual needs and preferences.

How many personal care providers are in Lakemba?

There are 58 personal care providers listed in Lakemba. Of these, 49 provide NDIS personal care and 9 list aged care personal care.

Can I find personal care providers who speak other languages in Lakemba?

In Lakemba, two providers list Arabic language support and one lists Greek. Language options may vary between providers.

How does Lakemba compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Greenacre has 79 personal care listings, Belmore has 41, and Wiley Park has 27. These nearby suburbs offer additional provider options for comparison.

Does the public register confirm the quality of providers?

The public register lists providers of personal care in Lakemba. It does not confirm their capacity, quality, or whether they suit your needs.

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