Personal care providers in Redfern, New South Wales

Personal care in Redfern, New South Wales, covers support with daily personal activities for people who need extra assistance. At the 2021 Census, Redfern had a population of 13,072, with 592 people needing help with core activities. There are 26 personal care providers listed in Redfern, offering a range of support options for both NDIS and aged care participants. This page outlines what personal care involves, the types of support available locally, and how Redfern compares to neighbouring suburbs for these services.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Redfern, NSW — 26 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 Redfern 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.

Redfern at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Redfern is number 117 for personal care listings, with 26. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Redfern

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

Some personal care listings in Redfern say on their own websites that they support Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Redfern

26 register listings for personal care cover Redfern: 20 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Redfern had 13,072 residents with a median age of 36. 592 people (4.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 13.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,145 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 9 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 7 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (23 of 26), support workers (23 of 26), domestic assistance (20 of 26), housing (SDA & SIL) (19 of 26) and life skills (19 of 26).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Ltd, Claro Disability Services, Independent Safe Caring @ Home and Redfern Harm Reduction Program.

18 of the 26 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Redfern cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 1 by listings.

Redfern 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 Redfern

There are 26 personal care providers listed in Redfern. Of these, 20 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 6 are listed for aged care services. Local organisations include Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Ltd, Claro Disability Services, Independent Safe Caring @ Home, and Redfern Harm Reduction Program. The register listing only shows what is recorded publicly. It does not confirm the quality or capacity of a provider.

What personal care involves

Personal care includes help with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. It may also cover support with eating, drinking, and safe movement, as well as establishing reliable routines. Providers may assist with these activities according to individual needs and agreed plans. Some workers may also support the use of mobility equipment or help encourage independence with daily tasks.

Comparing Redfern and nearby suburbs

Redfern has 26 personal care listings. Surry Hills, just 1 km away, has 35 providers, while Waterloo has 13 and Eveleigh has 5. The nearest large centre is Sydney, with 415 listings and is 3 km from Redfern. Comparing these numbers may help when looking at options in the area. Each suburb may offer different types and numbers of supports.

Redfern by the numbers: Census insights

At the 2021 Census, 4.5% of Redfern's population needed help with core activities, lower than the 5.8% in New South Wales overall. The suburb's median age was 36, and 13.4% of residents were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $2,145. These figures can help provide context when considering personal care needs in the area.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Redfern 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 Redfern

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

See all 20 NDIS providers listed in Redfern

Aged care register listings for personal care in Redfern

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Redfern

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 Redfern. 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 Redfern

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

Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about personal care in Redfern

How many personal care providers are listed in Redfern?

There are 26 personal care providers listed in Redfern. Of these, 20 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 6 are listed for aged care.

Which nearby suburbs have personal care services?

Nearby suburbs with personal care listings include Surry Hills with 35, Waterloo with 13, Eveleigh with 5, and Sydney with 415. Each suburb may offer different options.

What does personal care include?

Personal care covers assistance with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. The level of support varies based on individual needs.

How does Redfern compare to the rest of New South Wales?

Redfern ranks 117th out of 1,258 suburbs in New South Wales for personal care listings. The percentage of people needing help is lower than the state average.

Are all personal care providers in Redfern NDIS registered?

Not all providers in Redfern are NDIS registered. Of the 26 listed, 20 are registered to deliver NDIS supports, while 6 are listed for aged care services.

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