Support coordination providers in Lismore, New South Wales

Support coordination in Lismore, New South Wales helps NDIS participants understand and use their plans. In Lismore, there are 27 registered listings for this service. At the 2021 Census, Lismore had a population of 3,656. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Lismore was 8.9, higher than the New South Wales average of 5.8. This page outlines local provider numbers, nearby options, and census information for anyone exploring support coordination in the area.

This page lists support coordination providers and register listings covering Lismore, NSW — 27 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list support coordination 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 support coordination

Helps participants understand their plan, connect with providers and put supports in place. People in Lismore 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.

Lismore at a glance

Of the 963 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Lismore is number 81 for support coordination listings, with 27. The most is Sydney, with 324.

Support coordination near Lismore

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Lismore with register listings for support coordination. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists support coordination in Lismore

27 register listings for support coordination cover Lismore: 24 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Lismore had 3,656 residents with a median age of 41. 327 people (8.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 19% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,035 a week.

Reach varies. 12 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 13 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include support coordination here also list personal care (26 of 27), support workers (25 of 27), community access (24 of 27), domestic assistance (23 of 27) and transport (23 of 27).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Lets Get Support, Magenta Community Services Toowoomba, St Carthage's Community Care and Three Little Birds Community Services.

25 of the 27 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Lismore cover 18 different supports. Support coordination is number 9 by listings; the most listed is therapy services, with 39.

Lismore has more support coordination 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.

Support coordination providers in Lismore

Lismore has 27 listings for support coordination, with 24 of these registered as NDIS providers. There are 3 aged care providers that also list this service. On average, each provider in Lismore lists 11 different types of support. No providers in Lismore list only support coordination. The most commonly listed supports include personal care, support workers, and community access.

Comparing nearby support coordination options

If you are considering other locations, South Lismore has 4 support coordination listings and is just 1 kilometre away. Goonellabah offers 9 listings, located 4 kilometres from Lismore. Casino, a little further at 23 kilometres, has 11 listings. These nearby suburbs may offer additional choices for those looking for support coordination services in the region.

Lismore community profile at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Lismore’s population was 3,656. The median age was 41. Of the population, 327 people needed help with core activities. This represented 8.9 percent of residents, compared to 5.8 percent for both New South Wales and Australia. The median weekly household income was 1,035 dollars. Nineteen percent of people in Lismore were aged 65 or over.

What support coordination involves

Support coordination helps NDIS participants understand their plan, connect with services, and build the skills to manage supports more independently. Coordinators explain plan budgets, service categories, and practical next steps. They can help compare providers, coordinate communication, and prepare for plan reviews. The coordinator does not make decisions for the participant but can help explain choices and any conflicts or fees.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered support coordination for Lismore 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 support coordination in Lismore

24 NDIS listings include support coordination among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Lismore, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 24 NDIS providers listed in Lismore

Aged care register listings for support coordination in Lismore

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Lismore

Support coordination at a glance

Support coordination helps an NDIS participant understand and use their plan, connect with suitable services, and build the skills and relationships needed to manage supports more independently. The coordinator does not replace the participant’s decision-making and should explain choices, conflicts and fees clearly.

What support coordination may include

Read the full guide to support coordination: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these support coordination-specific checks when you contact providers in Lismore. 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 Lismore

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

Support coordination in other New South Wales suburbs

Questions about support coordination in Lismore

How many support coordination providers are there in Lismore?

There are 27 listings for support coordination in Lismore. Of these, 24 are registered NDIS providers and 3 are aged care providers.

How does Lismore compare to nearby suburbs for support coordination?

South Lismore has 4 listings, Goonellabah offers 9, and Casino has 11. These suburbs are within 23 kilometres of Lismore and may provide additional options.

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

At the 2021 Census, 8.9 percent of Lismore residents needed help with core activities. This is above the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent.

What does a support coordinator do?

A support coordinator helps NDIS participants understand their plan, connect with providers, and build skills for more independent management of supports. They do not make decisions for the participant.

Which supports are most commonly listed by providers in Lismore?

The most commonly listed supports in Lismore are personal care, support workers, and community access. Many providers also offer domestic assistance and transport.

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