Personal care providers in Smithfield, New South Wales

Personal care in Smithfield, New South Wales supports people who need help with daily activities like showering, dressing, and moving safely. Smithfield has a population of 13,160, and at the 2021 Census, 1,526 people were reported as needing help with core activities. There are 36 personal care listings in Smithfield, with 32 registered to provide NDIS supports and 4 for aged care. Providers in Smithfield may offer support with routines while aiming to protect privacy and encourage independence.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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.

Smithfield at a glance

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

Personal care near Smithfield

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

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

Who lists personal care in Smithfield

36 register listings for personal care cover Smithfield: 32 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Smithfield had 13,160 residents with a median age of 38. 1,526 people (11.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 17.6% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,300 a week.

Reach varies. 19 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 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 community access (36 of 36), support workers (36 of 36), domestic assistance (35 of 36), transport (33 of 36) and respite care (31 of 36).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ageless Care Services, Assistance Community Care, AUZ Care and Awesome Care Disability Services.

26 of the 36 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Smithfield cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 39.

Smithfield 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 Smithfield

Smithfield has 36 listings for personal care. Of these, 32 are registered for NDIS services and 4 for aged care. Local providers include Ageless Care Services, Assistance Community Care, AUZ Care, and Awesome Care Disability Services. None of the local listings in Smithfield are listed as SolDirectory members. Most providers list several types of support, with a typical listing offering 11 different supports. There are 26 listings in Smithfield that include a website for more information.

Comparing Smithfield with nearby suburbs

If you are considering options beyond Smithfield, nearby suburbs offer different numbers of personal care listings. Greystanes has 43 listings, Fairfield Heights has 21, and Guildford West has 19. Woodpark, just 2 kilometres away, has 8 listings. Parramatta, the nearest major centre, has 249 listings. Comparing these numbers may help when looking at availability and choice in the area.

Personal care and local needs at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 11.6 percent of Smithfield residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.8 percent reported for both New South Wales and Australia. The suburb's median age was 38, and 17.6 percent of people were aged 65 or older. The median weekly household income was $1,300. These figures highlight the need for personal care in Smithfield and may help in understanding local demand.

What personal care may include

Personal care can involve help with showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may also include support with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene. Some providers assist with eating, drinking, and safe movement, including transfers and use of mobility equipment. The level of assistance is based on individual needs and aims to support privacy and independence. Not all providers offer every type of support, so check what is available in Smithfield listings.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Smithfield 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 Smithfield

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

See all 32 NDIS providers listed in Smithfield

Aged care register listings for personal care in Smithfield

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Smithfield

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 Smithfield. 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 Smithfield

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

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Questions about personal care in Smithfield

How many personal care providers are listed in Smithfield?

There are 36 personal care provider listings in Smithfield. Of these, 32 are registered for NDIS supports and 4 for aged care services.

How does Smithfield compare to nearby suburbs for personal care listings?

Smithfield has 36 listings. Greystanes has 43, Fairfield Heights has 21, and Guildford West has 19. Parramatta, 7 kilometres away, has 249 listings.

What percentage of Smithfield residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 11.6 percent of Smithfield residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national averages.

What types of support are common among Smithfield personal care providers?

Common supports include community access, support workers, domestic assistance, transport, respite care, and housing. Most listings offer several types of assistance.

Are there personal care providers in Smithfield who speak languages other than English?

Among Smithfield listings, one provider is recorded as offering services in Vietnamese. Language options may vary by provider.

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