Personal care providers in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales

Personal care in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales supports daily routines such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and safe movement. In Raymond Terrace, there are 36 providers listed for this service. At the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 13,453 and a median age of 37. People needing help with core activities made up 8.5 percent of the local population, which is higher than the New South Wales average. This page helps you compare local personal care options and see how Raymond Terrace compares to nearby places.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Raymond Terrace, NSW — 36 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 Raymond Terrace 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.

Raymond Terrace at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Raymond Terrace is number 71 for personal care listings, with 36. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Raymond Terrace

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

Who lists personal care in Raymond Terrace

36 register listings for personal care cover Raymond Terrace: 35 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Raymond Terrace had 13,453 residents with a median age of 37. 1,143 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. 17% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,297 a week.

Reach varies. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas, 18 cover 6 to 25 areas, 2 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 1 is listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (35 of 36), support workers (34 of 36), domestic assistance (33 of 36), transport (33 of 36) and housing (SDA & SIL) (31 of 36).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include A 'positive Approach' Support Services, Ability Assist Support Services, Access Ability Services and Hi Five New Castle.

28 of the 36 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Raymond Terrace cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 37.

Raymond Terrace 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 Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace has 36 providers offering personal care services. Of these, 35 are listed as NDIS providers and 1 is listed for aged care. The typical provider in the area offers around 10 different types of support. Local providers include A 'positive Approach' Support Services, Ability Assist Support Services, Access Ability Services, and Hi Five New Castle. There are 28 listings with a website, making it easier to learn more about their services. No providers in Raymond Terrace currently list only personal care as their sole service.

Comparing Raymond Terrace with nearby suburbs

If you want to compare options, nearby areas such as Heatherbrae have 3 personal care listings and Tomago has 5. Thornton, located 10 km away, lists 23 providers. Newcastle, the nearest major town at 18 km distance, has 148 providers. These numbers can help you see the range of personal care services available both locally and in surrounding communities.

Census insights for Raymond Terrace

At the 2021 Census, Raymond Terrace had a population of 13,453. The median weekly household income was $1,297. Around 1,143 people needed help with core activities, which is 8.5 percent of the population. This is higher than the 5.8 percent recorded for both New South Wales and Australia. Seventeen percent of residents were aged 65 or older. These figures give some context to the demand for personal care in the area.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers assistance with daily personal activities. This may involve prompting or help with showering, bathing, grooming and dressing. Support can also include help with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene as agreed in a plan. Some providers assist with eating, drinking, and meal-time routines, provided their workers have the required training. Safe movement, transfers, and use of mobility equipment are also typical parts of personal care. Arrangements are made to support independence and individual preference.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Raymond Terrace 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 Raymond Terrace

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

See all 35 NDIS providers listed in Raymond Terrace

Aged care register listings for personal care in Raymond Terrace

1 aged care listing includes personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Raymond Terrace, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Raymond Terrace

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 Raymond Terrace. 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 Raymond Terrace

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

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Questions about personal care in Raymond Terrace

How many personal care providers are listed in Raymond Terrace?

There are 36 personal care providers listed in Raymond Terrace. Of these, 35 are NDIS providers and 1 is listed for aged care.

How does Raymond Terrace compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Raymond Terrace has 36 providers. Nearby, Heatherbrae has 3, Tomago has 5, and Thornton lists 23. Newcastle, 18 km away, has 148 providers.

What percentage of Raymond Terrace residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 8.5 percent of Raymond Terrace residents needed help with core activities, which is higher than the state average.

What support is included in personal care services?

Personal care services can include assistance with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and safe movement, based on individual needs and preferences.

How many personal care listings in Raymond Terrace have a website?

There are 28 personal care listings in Raymond Terrace that include a website, making it easier to find more details online.

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