Personal care providers in Padstow Heights, New South Wales
Personal care in Padstow Heights, New South Wales, includes support with daily personal activities. At the 2021 Census, Padstow Heights had a population of 3594. Of these, 283 people needed help with core activities. The suburb’s median age was 44. There were 17 personal care providers listed locally, offering a range of supports. Some providers also operate in nearby areas, giving residents options to compare. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or someone else, understanding local services and community needs can help you start your search.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Padstow Heights, NSW — 17 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 Padstow Heights 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.
Padstow Heights at a glance
Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Padstow Heights is number 198 for personal care listings, with 17. The most is Sydney, with 415.
Personal care near Padstow Heights
These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Padstow Heights with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Revesby Heights (11 listings, about 1 km)
- Personal care in Lugarno (9 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Alfords Point (7 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Peakhurst Heights (8 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Picnic Point (8 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Padstow (41 listings, about 2 km)
Some personal care listings in Padstow Heights say on their own websites that they support Arabic (1 listing), Greek (1 listing), Italian (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing) and Spanish (1 listing).
Who lists personal care in Padstow Heights
17 register listings for personal care cover Padstow Heights: 12 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Padstow Heights had 3,594 residents with a median age of 44. 283 people (7.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 24.8% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,938 a week.
Reach varies. 4 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (17 of 17), community access (15 of 17), domestic assistance (15 of 17), respite care (15 of 17) and nursing (14 of 17).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Care 2 Assist Services Group, Cuzeno RVM, Dfd Support Services and Ic (Padstow Heights).
15 of the 17 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Padstow Heights cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 19.
Padstow Heights 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 Padstow Heights
There are 17 personal care providers listed in Padstow Heights. These services include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. On average, local listings offer 11 different types of support. Some also provide services such as domestic assistance, community access, and transport. No provider in Padstow Heights lists only personal care. Local providers include Care 2 Assist Services Group, Cuzeno RVM, Dfd Support Services, and Ic (Padstow Heights).
Comparing Padstow Heights and nearby suburbs
Padstow Heights is close to several suburbs with personal care services. Revesby Heights has 11 listings, Lugarno has 9, and Padstow has 41. These nearby areas may offer different providers or supports. Looking at options in surrounding suburbs can help you find the right fit. Parramatta, 18 km away, has 249 listings across all services. Comparing local and nearby providers can give you a broader view of what is available.
Community needs in Padstow Heights at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, 7.9 percent of Padstow Heights residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. The suburb also had 24.8 percent of people aged 65 and over, compared to 17.6 percent across the state. The median weekly household income was $1938. These figures show the local demand for personal care and related services.
What personal care can include
Personal care covers support with daily personal activities. This may involve help with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and eating. Some providers offer assistance with safe movement and using mobility equipment. Services can also include help with morning, evening, or community routines. The type and level of support depend on individual needs and preferences.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Padstow Heights 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 Padstow Heights
12 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Padstow Heights, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Nurse Next Door Bankstown Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Advantage Healthcare Support (AHS) Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Life skills
- Senior Helpers St George Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- St George Community Transport Transport, Community access, Support workers
- Everest Disability Services Australia Pt Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- SOL Support Services Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
See all 12 NDIS providers listed in Padstow Heights
Aged care register listings for personal care in Padstow Heights
5 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Padstow Heights, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Canterbury City Community Centre Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Northcott Roselands Personal care, Behaviour support, Therapy services
- Catholic Healthcare Revesby Housing (SDA & SIL), Personal care, Support workers
- Cuzeno RVM Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
- Ic (Padstow Heights) Nursing, Personal care, Housing (SDA & SIL)
See all 5 aged care providers listed in Padstow Heights
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 Padstow Heights. 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 Padstow Heights
Each number is how many register listings in Padstow Heights list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Padstow Heights (18)
- Nursing in Padstow Heights (14)
- Transport in Padstow Heights (14)
- Therapy services in Padstow Heights (13)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Padstow Heights (12)
- Support coordination in Padstow Heights (12)
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 Padstow Heights
What does personal care in Padstow Heights involve?
Personal care involves support with daily personal activities. This can include showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The exact supports depend on the provider and the person’s needs.
How many personal care providers are listed in Padstow Heights?
There are 17 personal care providers listed in Padstow Heights. These providers may offer a range of supports, not just personal care.
How does Padstow Heights compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?
Padstow Heights has 17 listings. Nearby, Padstow has 41, Revesby Heights has 11, and Lugarno has 9. Exploring nearby suburbs may give you more options.
What percentage of residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 7.9 percent of people in Padstow Heights needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state average.
Are there providers in Padstow Heights who only offer personal care?
No providers in Padstow Heights list only personal care. Most offer a mix of supports, such as domestic assistance, community access, or transport.
See all personal care providers
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.