Personal care providers in North Sydney, New South Wales
Personal care in North Sydney, New South Wales supports daily routines like showering, dressing, and safe movement. At the 2021 Census, North Sydney had a population of 8964, with 269 people needing help with core activities. The suburb had 46 personal care listings, making it one of 1258 suburbs in New South Wales with this service. People in North Sydney can compare local options and also check nearby areas such as Neutral Bay and Lavender Bay for more providers. This page gives facts to help you consider your choices for personal care support.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering North Sydney, NSW — 46 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 North Sydney 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.
North Sydney at a glance
Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, North Sydney is number 46 for personal care listings, with 46. The most is Sydney, with 415.
Personal care near North Sydney
These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to North Sydney with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Lavender Bay (5 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Waverton (12 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Neutral Bay (13 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Wollstonecraft (9 listings, about 1 km)
- Personal care in Mcmahons Point (16 listings, about 1 km)
- Personal care in Crows Nest (7 listings, about 1 km)
Who lists personal care in North Sydney
46 register listings for personal care cover North Sydney: 39 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, North Sydney had 8,964 residents with a median age of 36. 269 people (3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 14.2% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,405 a week.
Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 21 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 10 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (41 of 46), community access (40 of 46), domestic assistance (38 of 46), life skills (36 of 46) and nursing (36 of 46).
The typical listing here records 12 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Empower Bx, Hope Disability Support, Jmb Jobnet and Lighthouse Health.
41 of the 46 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in North Sydney cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 50.
North Sydney 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 North Sydney
There are 46 personal care listings in North Sydney. Of these, 39 are registered as NDIS providers and 7 are listed for aged care. Listings in North Sydney often offer a range of supports. The typical provider lists 12 different support types. Some of the most common supports include support workers, community access, and domestic assistance. No providers in North Sydney list only personal care as their service. If you are interested in providers with a website, 41 local listings include one.
Comparing North Sydney with nearby suburbs
If you are looking for personal care nearby, several suburbs within 1 km also have listings. Neutral Bay has 13, Waverton has 12, and Lavender Bay has 5 personal care providers. Wollstonecraft, Mcmahons Point, and Crows Nest are also close by, each with between 7 and 16 listings. For a wider comparison, Sydney has 415 personal care listings. This can help if you want to see more options or need a provider in a different location.
Census facts about North Sydney and personal care needs
At the 2021 Census, 3 percent of North Sydney residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state average of 5.8 percent. The suburb had a median age of 36 and a median weekly household income of 2405 dollars. Around 14.2 percent of people in North Sydney were aged 65 or older. These figures can help you understand the local community and the potential demand for personal care in this area.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for North Sydney 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 North Sydney
39 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for North Sydney, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Glow Health Care Australia Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
- Blooming Life Support Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Network of Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Capah Association Incorporated Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Nursing
- Gracelife Care Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Hope Health & Care Services Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
See all 39 NDIS providers listed in North Sydney
Aged care register listings for personal care in North Sydney
7 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for North Sydney, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Dovida Sydney Inner South West Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- Cottage Respite Care Sydney Respite care, Dementia care, Personal care
- Catholic Healthcare Wahroonga Housing (SDA & SIL), Personal care, Support workers
- HammondCare North Turramurra Dementia care, Palliative care, Nursing
- HammondCare Wahroonga Dementia care, Palliative care, Nursing
- BaptistCare Macquarie Park Housing (SDA & SIL), Home modifications, Personal care
See all 7 aged care providers listed in North Sydney
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
- Prompting, supervision or assistance with showering, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Support with toileting, continence routines and personal hygiene in line with an agreed plan.
- Assistance with eating, drinking and meal-time routines where workers have the required training.
- Safe movement, transfers and use of mobility equipment according to current instructions.
- Establishing reliable morning, evening or community routines while encouraging independence.
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 North Sydney. 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 North Sydney
Each number is how many register listings in North Sydney list that support.
- Domestic assistance in North Sydney (44)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in North Sydney (42)
- Nursing in North Sydney (41)
- Therapy services in North Sydney (41)
- Transport in North Sydney (36)
- Support coordination in North Sydney (32)
- Plan management in North Sydney (10)
Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs
- Personal care in Sydney (415)
- Personal care in Central Coast (316)
- Personal care in Blacktown (263)
- Personal care in Parramatta (249)
- Personal care in Liverpool (224)
- Personal care in Bankstown (184)
- Personal care in Penrith (184)
- Personal care in Campbelltown (161)
- Personal care in Wollongong (150)
- Personal care in Newcastle (148)
- Personal care in Auburn (105)
- Personal care in Fairfield (94)
Questions about personal care in North Sydney
How many personal care providers are in North Sydney?
There are 46 personal care listings in North Sydney. Of these, 39 are NDIS providers and 7 are listed for aged care support.
Which nearby suburbs have personal care providers?
Neutral Bay, Waverton, and Lavender Bay each have personal care listings. You can also find providers in Wollstonecraft, Mcmahons Point, and Crows Nest.
What supports are commonly listed with personal care in North Sydney?
Support workers, community access, and domestic assistance are frequently listed. Providers typically offer 12 different support types in their listings.
What does personal care include?
Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The support matches the person’s needs and preferences.
How does North Sydney compare to the state for people needing help?
At the 2021 Census, 3 percent of North Sydney residents needed help with core activities. The state average was 5.8 percent.
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Reading about Personal care
- Personal care and daily living supports: what to ask a provider: Help with showering, dressing, meals and the household is personal. These are the questions that help you set routines, protect your dignity and keep control.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.