Personal care providers in Katherine, Northern Territory

Personal care in Katherine supports people with daily personal activities like showering, dressing, and safe movement. At the 2021 Census, Katherine had a population of 1254 and a median age of 34. There were 55 people needing help with core activities, which is 4.4 percent of the suburb’s population. Personal care providers in Katherine can be found across different local areas, giving residents options to meet their needs.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Katherine, NT — 21 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 Katherine and the surrounding Northern Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Katherine at a glance

Of the 77 Northern Territory suburbs we compare, Katherine is number 5 for personal care listings, with 21. The most is Darwin, with 117.

Personal care near Katherine

These Northern Territory suburbs are the closest to Katherine with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists personal care in Katherine

21 register listings for personal care cover Katherine: 17 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Katherine had 1,254 residents with a median age of 34. 55 people (4.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 3.5% across Northern Territory. 12.4% were aged 65 or over (8.9% across Northern Territory). The median household income was $2,053 a week.

Reach varies. 15 cover 5 or fewer areas and 6 cover 6 to 25 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (21 of 21), support workers (21 of 21), respite care (20 of 21), transport (18 of 21) and domestic assistance (17 of 21).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Active2care, Alawa Aboriginal Corporation, Anglicare NT Katherine and J. C. Smith & Associates NT.

15 of the 21 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Katherine cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 22.

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 Katherine

There are 21 personal care providers listed in Katherine. Of these, 17 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 4 offer aged care personal care. Providers may offer a range of supports, such as assistance with eating, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe movement. The typical provider in Katherine lists about 10 different supports. Some also offer related services, including community access and support workers.

Comparing Katherine, Katherine South and Katherine East

Nearby areas can offer extra choice. Katherine South has 5 personal care listings, while Katherine East has 8. All three suburbs are close together, so it may be worth looking at providers in both Katherine East and Katherine South. These nearby suburbs might have different providers or support options to compare with those in Katherine.

Personal care and community needs in Katherine

At the 2021 Census, 4.4 percent of Katherine’s population needed help with core activities. This is higher than the Northern Territory average of 3.5 percent. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Katherine was 12.4, compared to 8.9 percent for the state. These figures can help when considering the local demand for personal care.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Katherine 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 Katherine

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

See all 17 NDIS providers listed in Katherine

Aged care register listings for personal care in Katherine

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

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Katherine

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 Katherine. 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 Katherine

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

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Questions about personal care in Katherine

What is personal care in Katherine?

Personal care in Katherine means support with daily personal tasks such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers aim to assist according to each person’s needs and preferences.

How many personal care providers are listed in Katherine?

There are 21 personal care providers listed in Katherine. Of these, 17 are registered for NDIS supports and 4 offer aged care personal care.

How does Katherine compare to nearby areas for personal care?

Katherine has 21 personal care listings. Katherine East has 8 and Katherine South has 5. Looking at all three may help you find suitable options.

What percentage of people in Katherine need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 4.4 percent of Katherine’s residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the Northern Territory average of 3.5 percent.

What other supports do personal care providers in Katherine offer?

Many providers in Katherine also list supports such as community access, support workers, respite care, transport, and domestic assistance. The typical provider offers about 10 different supports.

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