Therapy services providers in Lismore, New South Wales

Therapy services in Lismore support a range of needs across the community. At the 2021 Census, Lismore had a population of 3656. Of these, 327 people needed help with core activities, which is 8.9 percent of the suburb’s population. This is higher than the 5.8 percent seen across New South Wales. Therapy services can include assessment and intervention to support function, communication, mobility, or participation. The approach and profession involved depend on each person’s goals and needs. This page helps you compare Therapy services in Lismore and nearby areas.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Lismore, NSW — 39 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list therapy services 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 therapy services

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and other allied health supports. 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 1,158 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Lismore is number 45 for therapy services listings, with 39. The most is Sydney, with 349.

Therapy services near Lismore

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

Who lists therapy services in Lismore

39 register listings for therapy services cover Lismore: 38 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 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. 17 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 8 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 17 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list personal care (19 of 39), support workers (18 of 39), domestic assistance (17 of 39), life skills (17 of 39) and support coordination (17 of 39).

The typical listing here records 5 supports; 8 of the 39 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ability Action Australia Lismore, Alice Robertson Psychology, Brendan Mooney Psychology and Kidsnest Shop.

36 of the 39 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Lismore cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 1 by listings.

Lismore has more therapy services 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.

Therapy services providers in Lismore

There are 39 listings for Therapy services in Lismore. Of these, 38 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care. Providers may offer a mix of services, with a typical listing including 5 supports. Some local names include Ability Action Australia Lismore, Alice Robertson Psychology, Brendan Mooney Psychology, and Kidsnest Shop. Listings may differ in the types of supports they offer, such as personal care, support workers, or life skills.

Comparing Lismore with nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond Lismore, nearby suburbs have additional Therapy services listings. South Lismore has 5 listings, East Lismore has 3, and Lismore Heights has 4. Goonellabah offers 14 listings, while Booerie Creek and Blakebrook each have 3. Comparing across these areas can help you see what is available close by, whether you need a specific type of support or want to explore different providers.

Census insights for Lismore and support needs

At the 2021 Census, Lismore had a median age of 41 and a median weekly household income of 1035 dollars. The percentage of people needing help with core activities was 8.9, which is above the 5.8 percent seen across New South Wales and Australia. Nineteen percent of Lismore’s population was aged 65 or older, compared to 17.6 percent for the state. These figures can help you understand the level of need for Therapy services in the area.

What Therapy services can involve

Therapy services may include assessment of function, communication, mobility, behaviour, or daily activities. Providers often work with people to set goals and plan interventions suited to their needs. Supports can include direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations, or training for carers and support workers, when appropriate. The approach taken depends on the person’s situation and the profession involved.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services 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 therapy services in Lismore

38 NDIS listings include therapy services 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 38 NDIS providers listed in Lismore

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Lismore

1 aged care listing includes therapy services 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 1 aged care providers listed in Lismore

Therapy services at a glance

Therapy services include allied health assessment and intervention intended to improve function, communication, mobility, independence or participation. The relevant profession and approach depend on the person’s goals and clinical needs; “therapy” is not one interchangeable service.

What therapy services may include

Read the full guide to therapy services: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these therapy services-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.

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Questions about therapy services in Lismore

How many Therapy services listings are there in Lismore?

There are 39 Therapy services listings in Lismore. Of these, 38 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care.

How does Lismore compare to nearby suburbs for Therapy services?

Lismore has 39 listings. Nearby, South Lismore has 5, East Lismore has 3, Lismore Heights has 4, and Goonellabah has 14 listings. Booerie Creek and Blakebrook each have 3.

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

At the 2021 Census, 8.9 percent of people in Lismore needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.8 percent for New South Wales.

What supports are commonly listed with Therapy services in Lismore?

Common supports include personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, life skills, support coordination, and community access. Listings may offer different combinations of these services.

Is every provider in Lismore listed only for Therapy services?

No. Eight listings in Lismore are for Therapy services only. Other providers may offer Therapy services alongside different supports.

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