Personal care providers in Penshurst, New South Wales

Personal care in Penshurst, New South Wales, includes support with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and safe movement. In Penshurst, there are 24 personal care providers listed. Of these, 15 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 9 are listed for aged care. At the 2021 Census, Penshurst had a population of 12,592. The percentage of people needing help with core activities was 4.8, which is lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8. This page helps you compare local personal care options and see how Penshurst fits within the wider region.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Penshurst, NSW — 24 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 Penshurst 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.

Penshurst at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Penshurst is number 131 for personal care listings, with 24. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Penshurst

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

Who lists personal care in Penshurst

24 register listings for personal care cover Penshurst: 15 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Penshurst had 12,592 residents with a median age of 38. 608 people (4.8%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 16.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,835 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (23 of 24), community access (19 of 24), nursing (19 of 24), domestic assistance (18 of 24) and housing (SDA & SIL) (17 of 24).

The typical listing here records 9 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Home And Soul (Has), Leeder Ave, Love and Care Disability Services and The Helping Tree (Tht).

21 of the 24 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Penshurst cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 25.

Penshurst has more personal care listings than 4 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 Penshurst

Penshurst has 24 personal care providers listed. Among these, 15 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 9 are listed for aged care. No providers are listed as SolDirectory members at this time. Most listings include a website, with 21 offering this feature. Providers in Penshurst may offer other supports too, with a typical listing including 9 different support types. Local names you may see include Home And Soul (Has), Leeder Ave, Love and Care Disability Services, and The Helping Tree (Tht).

Comparing Penshurst with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Penshurst, nearby suburbs have a range of personal care listings. Hurstville, only 1 km away, has 61 listings. Mortdale has 28, and Hurstville Grove has 14. Beverly Hills and South Hurstville, both about 2 km away, offer 22 and 10 listings respectively. Narwee, at 3 km, lists 18. For those considering a wider search, Sydney has 415 personal care listings. Comparing numbers can help you understand the range of choices in each area.

Census insights for Penshurst

At the 2021 Census, Penshurst had 12,592 residents. The median age was 38. There were 608 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.8 percent of the population. This is lower than both the state and national averages for people needing help. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over in Penshurst was 16.4. The median weekly household income was $1,835. These figures provide context for understanding local needs and the demand for personal care services.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Penshurst 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 Penshurst

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

See all 15 NDIS providers listed in Penshurst

Aged care register listings for personal care in Penshurst

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

See all 9 aged care providers listed in Penshurst

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 Penshurst. 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 Penshurst

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

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Questions about personal care in Penshurst

What does personal care include?

Personal care covers assistance with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The support is tailored to each person's needs and preferences.

How many personal care providers are listed in Penshurst?

There are 24 personal care providers listed for Penshurst. Of these, 15 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 9 are listed for aged care.

How does Penshurst compare to nearby suburbs for personal care options?

Hurstville, 1 km from Penshurst, has 61 personal care listings. Mortdale has 28, and Hurstville Grove has 14. Other nearby suburbs also offer a range of options.

What percentage of Penshurst residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 4.8 percent of Penshurst residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent.

Are there providers in Penshurst who only offer personal care?

No providers in Penshurst are listed as offering only personal care. Most offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 9 different support types.

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