Personal care providers in Surry Hills, New South Wales

Personal care in Surry Hills, New South Wales, supports people with daily personal activities. At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had a population of 15828 and a median age of 35. There were 583 people needing help with core activities, making up 3.7 percent of the local population. Personal care covers assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. This page outlines local provider numbers, nearby options, and key facts to help you compare personal care services in Surry Hills and surrounding areas.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Surry Hills, NSW — 35 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 Surry Hills 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.

Surry Hills at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Surry Hills is number 75 for personal care listings, with 35. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Surry Hills

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

Who lists personal care in Surry Hills

35 register listings for personal care cover Surry Hills: 28 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had 15,828 residents with a median age of 35. 583 people (3.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 10.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,308 a week.

Reach varies. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 6 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 9 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (34 of 35), support workers (34 of 35), domestic assistance (33 of 35), transport (29 of 35) and housing (SDA & SIL) (26 of 35).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aster Care Occupational Therapy, Australian Chinese Community Association, Bannister In Home Care and Care For People.

29 of the 35 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Surry Hills cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 5 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 41.

Surry Hills 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 options in Surry Hills

There are 35 personal care providers listed in Surry Hills. Of these, 28 are registered to deliver NDIS supports, while 7 are listed for aged care. Local names include Aster Care Occupational Therapy, Australian Chinese Community Association, Bannister In Home Care, and Care For People. The typical provider in Surry Hills lists 11 different supports. There are 18 types of supports available in the area. No provider lists only personal care as their service.

Comparing personal care in nearby suburbs

Surry Hills is close to Haymarket, Darlinghurst, Redfern, Ultimo, Paddington, and Woolloomooloo. Redfern has 26 personal care listings, while Darlinghurst has 12 and Paddington has 11. The nearest major centre is Sydney, with 415 listings. These numbers can help when comparing options across the area. Each suburb may have different providers or support types available.

Personal care supports and activities

Personal care includes assistance with showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may cover support with toileting, continence routines, and personal hygiene. Some providers offer help with eating, drinking, and safe movement. Reliable routines can be set up for mornings, evenings, or community activities. The level of support is tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Surry Hills by the numbers at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had 15828 residents. The median weekly household income was 2308 dollars. The proportion of people aged 65 and over was 10.4 percent, lower than the 17.6 percent in New South Wales overall. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Surry Hills was 3.7 percent, compared to 5.8 percent across the state.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills

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

See all 28 NDIS providers listed in Surry Hills

Aged care register listings for personal care in Surry Hills

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

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Surry Hills

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 Surry Hills. 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 Surry Hills

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

Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about personal care in Surry Hills

How many personal care providers are listed in Surry Hills?

There are 35 personal care providers listed in Surry Hills. Of these, 28 are registered for NDIS and 7 are listed for aged care.

How does Surry Hills compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Surry Hills has 35 personal care listings. Redfern has 26, Darlinghurst has 12, and Paddington has 11. Sydney, the nearest centre, has 415 listings.

What supports are commonly included in personal care?

Personal care may include help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may also assist with routines and mobility equipment.

What percentage of Surry Hills residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 3.7 percent of Surry Hills residents needed help with core activities. This was lower than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent.

Are there providers in Surry Hills who only offer personal care?

No provider in Surry Hills lists only personal care as their service. Most offer a range of supports, with 11 typical supports per listing.

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