Therapy services providers in Surry Hills, New South Wales
Therapy services in Surry Hills support people with a range of goals, from improving mobility to enhancing communication. In Surry Hills, New South Wales, you can find a selection of providers offering allied health assessments and interventions. This service is not one-size-fits-all. The approach depends on each person’s goals and clinical needs. At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had a population of 15,828, with 583 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines provider options, available supports, and local context to help you understand what is available in the area.
This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Surry Hills, NSW — 36 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 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 1,158 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Surry Hills is number 52 for therapy services listings, with 36. The most is Sydney, with 349.
Therapy services near Surry Hills
These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Surry Hills with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Therapy services in Haymarket (4 listings, under 1 km)
- Therapy services in Darlinghurst (21 listings, under 1 km)
- Therapy services in Redfern (26 listings, about 1 km)
- Therapy services in Chippendale (6 listings, about 1 km)
- Therapy services in Ultimo (16 listings, about 1 km)
- Therapy services in Paddington (13 listings, about 1 km)
Some therapy services listings in Surry Hills say on their own websites that they support Spanish (1 listing).
Who lists therapy services in Surry Hills
36 register listings for therapy services cover Surry Hills: 33 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 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 2 cover more than 100 areas. 7 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include therapy services here also list community access (19 of 36), support workers (19 of 36), personal care (18 of 36), domestic assistance (17 of 36) and transport (17 of 36).
The typical listing here records 8 supports; 5 of the 36 list therapy services as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aster Care Occupational Therapy, Australian Chinese Community Association, Bannister In Home Care and Care For People.
34 of the 36 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Surry Hills cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 41.
Surry Hills 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.
Who provides Therapy services in Surry Hills?
There are 36 register listings for Therapy services in Surry Hills. Of these, 33 list NDIS services and 3 list aged care services. Some examples of local providers include Aster Care Occupational Therapy, Australian Chinese Community Association, Bannister In Home Care, and Care For People. Five listings in Surry Hills focus only on Therapy services. Most listings offer several types of support. You can find more details on the SolDirectory website.
Therapy services and available supports
Therapy services include allied health assessments and interventions. These may cover areas such as function, communication, mobility, and daily activities. In Surry Hills, listings typically mention around 8 types of supports. Personal care, community access, and assistive technology are among the most listed supports. Some providers also offer training for family or carers when appropriate. The service provided will match the individual’s needs and professional scope.
Comparing Surry Hills with nearby suburbs
Surry Hills is surrounded by several suburbs with Therapy services options. Redfern has 26 listings, Darlinghurst has 21, and Ultimo has 16. Haymarket, which is just 1 km away, has 4 listings. Sydney, 2 km from Surry Hills, has 349 listings for this service. Comparing nearby suburbs may help you find a provider that suits your needs or location preferences.
Census insights for Surry Hills at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had 15,828 residents. The median age was 35. There were 583 people needing help with core activities, making up 3.7 percent of the local population. This is lower than the 5.8 percent reported for both New South Wales and Australia overall. The proportion of people aged 65 and over in Surry Hills was 10.4 percent, compared to 17.6 percent for the state. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services 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 therapy services in Surry Hills
33 NDIS listings include therapy services 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.
- Calvary Community Care Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Community access
- Network of Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Physihome Therapy services
- Adaptive Services Australia Personal care, Community access, Transport
- No Hurdles Disability Support Services Domestic assistance, Personal care, Support workers
- Permalink Support Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Nursing
See all 33 NDIS providers listed in Surry Hills
Aged care register listings for therapy services in Surry Hills
3 aged care listings include therapy services 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.
- The CareSide - New South Wales Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Australian Chinese Community Association Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Independent Community Living Australia Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
See all 3 aged care providers listed in Surry Hills
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
- Assessment of function, communication, mobility, behaviour, swallowing, daily activities or other profession-specific needs.
- Collaborative goals and an intervention plan linked to everyday participation.
- Direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations or environmental strategies within professional scope.
- Training for family, carers or support workers when consented and clinically appropriate.
- Progress reviews and reports that explain outcomes, barriers and future recommendations.
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 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.
- Domestic assistance in Surry Hills (39)
- Personal care in Surry Hills (35)
- Transport in Surry Hills (31)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Surry Hills (29)
- Nursing in Surry Hills (26)
- Support coordination in Surry Hills (25)
- Plan management in Surry Hills (6)
Therapy services in other New South Wales suburbs
- Therapy services in Sydney (349)
- Therapy services in Central Coast (268)
- Therapy services in Parramatta (204)
- Therapy services in Blacktown (183)
- Therapy services in Liverpool (175)
- Therapy services in Campbelltown (163)
- Therapy services in Penrith (157)
- Therapy services in Wollongong (144)
- Therapy services in Bankstown (143)
- Therapy services in Newcastle (113)
- Therapy services in Castle Hill (90)
- Therapy services in Auburn (87)
Questions about therapy services in Surry Hills
How many Therapy services providers are listed in Surry Hills?
There are 36 register listings for Therapy services in Surry Hills. Of these, 33 list NDIS services and 3 list aged care services.
What supports are commonly available from Therapy services in Surry Hills?
Providers in Surry Hills often list supports such as community access, support workers, personal care, domestic assistance, transport, and assistive technology.
How does Surry Hills compare to nearby suburbs for Therapy services?
Redfern has 26 listings, Darlinghurst has 21, and Ultimo has 16. Sydney, which is 2 km away, has 349 listings for Therapy services.
What does the 2021 Census say about people needing help in Surry Hills?
At the 2021 Census, there were 583 people in Surry Hills needing help with core activities, which is 3.7 percent of the population.
Are there listings in Surry Hills that focus only on Therapy services?
Yes, five listings in Surry Hills are recorded as listing only Therapy services on the public register.
See all therapy services providers
Reading about Therapy services
- Choosing a therapist: occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology: Three common therapies with different focuses. Here is how to work out where to start and what to ask before booking.
- Assistive technology and the NDIS: where to start: From simple aids to complex equipment, assistive technology can make daily life easier. Here is how the process generally works and what to prepare.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.