Personal care providers in Marrickville, New South Wales

Personal care in Marrickville, New South Wales supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and safe movement. Marrickville had a population of 26,570 at the 2021 Census. Of these, 1,567 people needed help with core activities. There are 47 providers listing personal care in Marrickville, with supports ranging from prompting and supervision to assistance with mobility. This page helps you see what is available locally and how Marrickville compares to nearby suburbs for personal care options.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Marrickville, NSW — 47 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 Marrickville 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.

Marrickville at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Marrickville is number 44 for personal care listings, with 47. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Marrickville

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

Some personal care listings in Marrickville say on their own websites that they support Arabic (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Marrickville

47 register listings for personal care cover Marrickville: 42 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Marrickville had 26,570 residents with a median age of 37. 1,567 people (5.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 14% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,170 a week.

Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 18 cover 6 to 25 areas, 20 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 13 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (45 of 47), community access (44 of 47), domestic assistance (42 of 47), life skills (41 of 47) and housing (SDA & SIL) (38 of 47).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Happiness Homecare, Medforward Access, Mysupply Store and Salt Support Services.

43 of the 47 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Marrickville cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 52.

Marrickville 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 Marrickville

Marrickville has 47 providers listing personal care. These providers offer a range of supports, such as assistance with showering, grooming, dressing, and safe movement. On average, each listing includes 11 different supports. Some of the most common supports are support workers, community access, domestic assistance, life skills, housing, and transport. Four local providers include Happiness Homecare, Medforward Access, Mysupply Store, and Salt Support Services. Of the 47 listings, 43 include a website for further information.

Comparing personal care options nearby

You can find personal care providers not only in Marrickville but also in nearby suburbs. Marrickville South has 4 listings, while Sydenham, Petersham, St Peters, and Dulwich Hill each have 8. Tempe has 7. For those seeking more options, Sydney has 415 listings. Comparing these areas may help you find a provider that matches your specific needs or location.

Census insights for Marrickville

At the 2021 Census, Marrickville had a population of 26,570. The median age was 37. About 1,567 people, or 5.9 percent, needed help with core activities. This is slightly higher than the 5.8 percent recorded for both New South Wales and Australia. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Marrickville was 14, which is lower than the state average of 17.6. These figures may help you understand the local demand for personal care services.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers help with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Assistance may involve prompting, supervision, or direct support, depending on what the person wants and needs. Some providers also help with routines and encourage independence. The supports available in Marrickville reflect this range, with providers listing services like support workers and domestic assistance.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Marrickville 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 Marrickville

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

See all 42 NDIS providers listed in Marrickville

Aged care register listings for personal care in Marrickville

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

See all 5 aged care providers listed in Marrickville

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 Marrickville. 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 Marrickville

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

Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about personal care in Marrickville

How many personal care providers are in Marrickville?

There are 47 providers listing personal care in Marrickville. These providers may offer a range of supports, and 43 of them have a website.

How does Marrickville compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Marrickville has 47 personal care listings. Nearby suburbs such as Sydenham, Petersham, St Peters, and Dulwich Hill each have 8 listings, while Sydney has 415.

What types of support do personal care providers in Marrickville offer?

Supports often include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, safe movement, and routines. Providers may offer several supports, with a typical listing including 11.

What percentage of Marrickville residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 5.9 percent of Marrickville residents needed help with core activities. This is slightly above the state and national averages.

Are there personal care providers who only offer this service in Marrickville?

None of the providers in Marrickville list only personal care. Most offer several types of supports in addition to personal care.

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