Personal care providers in Maitland, New South Wales

Personal care in Maitland supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and safe movement. There are 91 listings for Personal care in Maitland, New South Wales. At the 2021 Census, Maitland had a population of 1972 and a median age of 43. Of these residents, 235 people needed help with core activities. This page helps you explore local Personal care services and compare options in Maitland and nearby suburbs, using facts and figures to inform your search.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Maitland, NSW — 91 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 Maitland 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.

Maitland at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Maitland is number 14 for personal care listings, with 91. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Maitland

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

Who lists personal care in Maitland

91 register listings for personal care cover Maitland: 89 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Maitland had 1,972 residents with a median age of 43. 235 people (11.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 21% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,241 a week.

Reach varies. 38 cover 5 or fewer areas, 36 cover 6 to 25 areas, 14 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 15 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (89 of 91), community access (84 of 91), transport (77 of 91), life skills (76 of 91) and domestic assistance (73 of 91).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include AAP, Able Futures Hunter Hub, Catered Supports and Hunter Prelude - Maitland.

79 of the 91 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Maitland cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 101.

Maitland 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 Maitland

There are 91 Personal care listings in Maitland. Of these, 89 are registered as NDIS providers and 2 offer aged care services. The most common supports listed include support workers, community access, and domestic assistance. Many providers also offer transport, life skills, and housing supports. None of the listings in Maitland are exclusive to Personal care. Most listings show about 10 supports each.

Comparing Maitland with nearby suburbs

If you are considering options beyond Maitland, nearby suburbs have additional listings. Rutherford has 20 Personal care listings, while Gillieston Heights has 9. South Maitland and Bolwarra each have 4, and Telarah has 6. Newcastle, about 30 km away, has 148 listings. Comparing these areas may help you find a provider that fits your needs.

Personal care and support needs in Maitland

At the 2021 Census, 11.9 percent of Maitland residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.8 percent recorded for New South Wales and Australia. The suburb also had 21 percent of its population aged 65 years or older. These figures reflect the demand for Personal care in Maitland. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census.

What Personal care services may include

Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting. It may also cover support with eating, drinking, and safe movement. Providers often assist with establishing daily routines while encouraging independence. The level of support depends on the individual’s needs and preferences.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Maitland 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 Maitland

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

See all 89 NDIS providers listed in Maitland

Aged care register listings for personal care in Maitland

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Maitland

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 Maitland. 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 Maitland

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

Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about personal care in Maitland

How many Personal care providers are listed in Maitland?

There are 91 Personal care listings in Maitland. Of these, 89 are registered for NDIS services and 2 are listed for aged care.

How does Maitland compare to nearby suburbs for Personal care listings?

Rutherford has 20 listings, Gillieston Heights has 9, South Maitland and Bolwarra have 4 each, and Telarah has 6. Newcastle has 148 listings.

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

At the 2021 Census, 11.9 percent of Maitland residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national average.

What supports are commonly offered by Personal care providers in Maitland?

Common supports include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, transport, life skills, and housing options. Most listings offer several types of support.

Is Personal care in Maitland only for NDIS participants?

No. While 89 listings are registered for NDIS, 2 listings in Maitland offer Personal care as an aged care service.

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