Personal care providers in Sylvania, New South Wales

Personal care in Sylvania, New South Wales includes support with daily activities such as showering, dressing and grooming. At the 2021 Census, Sylvania had a population of 10,749 and a median age of 46. There were 811 people recorded as needing help with core activities. This page outlines local personal care options and how Sylvania compares with nearby suburbs. It also shares census insights and key details for anyone looking at personal care choices in the area.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Sylvania, NSW — 17 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 Sylvania 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.

Sylvania at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Sylvania is number 198 for personal care listings, with 17. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Sylvania

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

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

Who lists personal care in Sylvania

17 register listings for personal care cover Sylvania: 10 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Sylvania had 10,749 residents with a median age of 46. 811 people (7.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 25.7% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,961 a week.

Reach varies. 1 covers 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list nursing (13 of 17), support workers (13 of 17), domestic assistance (12 of 17), respite care (12 of 17) and housing (SDA & SIL) (11 of 17).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Deppy's Care Australia.

17 of the 17 listings link to their own website.

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

Sylvania 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 options in Sylvania

There are 17 personal care providers listed in Sylvania. Of these, 10 are registered for NDIS and 7 are listed for aged care. Local providers offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including around 10 different types of assistance. Common supports in Sylvania include nursing, support workers, domestic assistance, and respite care. One listing in Sylvania offers personal care with Spanish language support.

Comparing Sylvania with nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs such as Kangaroo Point and Kareela each have 8 personal care listings. Sylvania Waters has 11, while Oyster Bay has 13. Miranda, located 2 km away, has 27 listings for personal care. Sydney, the nearest major centre, has 415 listings. Comparing these numbers can help people see the range of options available both locally and in surrounding areas.

Census insights for Sylvania at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 7.5 percent of Sylvania residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.8 percent reported for both New South Wales and Australia overall. People aged 65 and over made up 25.7 percent of Sylvania’s population, compared to 17.6 percent in New South Wales and 17.2 percent nationally. The median weekly household income in Sylvania was $1,961.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Sylvania 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 Sylvania

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

See all 10 NDIS providers listed in Sylvania

Aged care register listings for personal care in Sylvania

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

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Sylvania

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 Sylvania. 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 Sylvania

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

Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about personal care in Sylvania

What is included in personal care in Sylvania?

Personal care in Sylvania covers assistance with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The support provided depends on individual needs and preferences.

How many personal care providers are in Sylvania?

There are 17 personal care providers listed in Sylvania. Of these, 10 are registered for NDIS and 7 are listed for aged care services.

How does Sylvania compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Sylvania has 17 personal care listings. Nearby suburbs such as Miranda have 27, Sylvania Waters has 11, and Kangaroo Point and Kareela each have 8.

What does the census say about people needing help in Sylvania?

At the 2021 Census, 811 people in Sylvania were recorded as needing help with core activities. This represents 7.5 percent of the suburb’s population.

Are there personal care providers offering language support in Sylvania?

One personal care listing in Sylvania offers support in Spanish. Other language options may be available in nearby suburbs.

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