Personal care providers in Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Personal care in Port Macquarie, New South Wales supports people with daily activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. At the 2021 Census, Port Macquarie had a population of 47693. Of these, 4067 people needed help with core activities. This is 8.5 percent, which is higher than the 5.8 percent in New South Wales overall. Local listings include Ability Advocators, Brightside Support Services SLES Emplo, Carewell Nursing Support Services, and Dns Care Group. There are 56 personal care providers listed in Port Macquarie, offering a range of supports for different needs.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Port Macquarie, NSW — 56 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 Port Macquarie 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.

Port Macquarie at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Port Macquarie is number 31 for personal care listings, with 56. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Port Macquarie

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

Who lists personal care in Port Macquarie

56 register listings for personal care cover Port Macquarie: 45 on the NDIS Commission register and 11 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Port Macquarie had 47,693 residents with a median age of 48. 4,067 people (8.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 28.9% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,282 a week.

Reach varies. 26 cover 5 or fewer areas, 20 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 18 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (54 of 56), community access (51 of 56), domestic assistance (51 of 56), transport (48 of 56) and respite care (44 of 56).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ability Advocators, Brightside Support Services SLES Emplo, Carewell Nursing Support Services and Dns Care Group.

46 of the 56 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Port Macquarie cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 61.

Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie

There are 56 personal care providers listed in Port Macquarie. Among these, 45 are registered to deliver NDIS supports, while 11 offer aged care services. Local providers include Ability Advocators, Brightside Support Services SLES Emplo, Carewell Nursing Support Services, and Dns Care Group. Some providers offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 10 different types of assistance. There are 46 listings with a website available for further information.

Comparing Port Macquarie with nearby areas

If you are looking at options beyond Port Macquarie, nearby suburbs such as North Shore, Riverside, Thrumster, and Limeburners Creek also have personal care listings. North Shore has 3 providers, Riverside has 3, Thrumster has 4, and Limeburners Creek has 4. Coffs Harbour, located 128 km away, has 55 personal care listings. Comparing these numbers may help when considering location and available services.

What is included in personal care services?

Personal care generally includes help with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and eating. Support can also cover safe movement, use of mobility equipment, and establishing daily routines. The level of assistance depends on the person’s needs and preferences. Providers may also help with continence routines and meal-time support when workers have the required training.

Personal care needs in Port Macquarie at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 28.9 percent of Port Macquarie’s population was aged 65 or older. This is higher than the 17.6 percent in New South Wales overall. The median age in Port Macquarie was 48. The median weekly household income was 1282 dollars. These figures can help to understand the community’s needs and the context for personal care services.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie

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

See all 45 NDIS providers listed in Port Macquarie

Aged care register listings for personal care in Port Macquarie

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

See all 11 aged care providers listed in Port Macquarie

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 Port Macquarie. 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 Port Macquarie

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

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Questions about personal care in Port Macquarie

How many personal care providers are listed in Port Macquarie?

There are 56 personal care providers listed in Port Macquarie. Of these, 45 are registered for NDIS supports and 11 for aged care.

What supports are commonly offered by personal care providers?

Common supports include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, safe movement, and daily routines. Some providers may offer additional types of support.

How does Port Macquarie compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Port Macquarie has 56 personal care listings. Nearby suburbs such as North Shore and Thrumster have between 3 and 4 listings each, while Coffs Harbour has 55.

What percentage of people in Port Macquarie needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 8.5 percent of Port Macquarie’s population needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state average of 5.8 percent.

Which local providers list personal care in Port Macquarie?

Local providers listing personal care in Port Macquarie include Ability Advocators, Brightside Support Services SLES Emplo, Carewell Nursing Support Services, and Dns Care Group.

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