Therapy services providers in Waterloo, New South Wales
Therapy services in Waterloo, New South Wales are listed for people seeking allied health assessment and intervention. Waterloo had a population of 16,379 at the 2021 Census, with 734 people needing help with core activities. There are 17 register listings for therapy services in this suburb. People living in Waterloo or nearby areas can use this information to compare options and supports available locally and in surrounding suburbs.
This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Waterloo, NSW — 17 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 Waterloo 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.
Waterloo at a glance
Of the 1,158 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Waterloo is number 153 for therapy services listings, with 17. The most is Sydney, with 349.
Therapy services near Waterloo
These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Waterloo with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Therapy services in Redfern (26 listings, under 1 km)
- Therapy services in Zetland (11 listings, under 1 km)
- Therapy services in Eveleigh (5 listings, about 1 km)
- Therapy services in Beaconsfield (7 listings, about 1 km)
- Therapy services in Moore Park (6 listings, about 2 km)
- Therapy services in Alexandria (15 listings, about 2 km)
Who lists therapy services in Waterloo
17 register listings for therapy services cover Waterloo: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Waterloo had 16,379 residents with a median age of 33. 734 people (4.5%) 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 $2,028 a week.
Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include therapy services here also list life skills (9 of 17), support coordination (9 of 17), support workers (9 of 17), community access (8 of 17) and housing (SDA & SIL) (8 of 17).
The typical listing here records 6 supports; 2 of the 17 list therapy services as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include KBHAC Sydney, Learning Ready Behaviour Services, Learning Ready Behaviour Services and Motionworks Physiotherapy.
16 of the 17 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Waterloo cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 1 by listings.
Waterloo has more therapy services 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.
Therapy services providers in Waterloo
There are 17 therapy services providers listed for Waterloo. Of these, 16 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care. Some providers in Waterloo focus only on therapy services, with 2 listings dedicated to this service. The most commonly listed supports include life skills, support coordination, and support workers, each appearing in 9 listings. Community access, housing, and personal care are also frequently noted.
Comparing Waterloo with nearby suburbs
If you are considering therapy services in Waterloo, you may also look at nearby suburbs. Redfern has 26 listings, which is higher than Waterloo. Zetland has 11, Eveleigh has 5, and Beaconsfield has 7. Moore Park and Alexandria have 6 and 15 listings, respectively. Sydney, located 4 km away, has 349 therapy services listings. Comparing these numbers may help people see the range of options in the surrounding area.
Therapy services and supports listed in Waterloo
Therapy services in Waterloo include assessment and intervention for function, communication, mobility, and participation. Each provider may offer a range of supports, with the typical listing in Waterloo including 6 supports. There are 18 different supports listed across all providers in the suburb. Services can involve direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations, and training for carers or support workers when appropriate.
Waterloo demographics at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Waterloo had a population of 16,379 and a median age of 33. The median weekly household income was $2,028. About 4.5 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is lower than the 5.8 percent reported for both New South Wales and Australia. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Waterloo was 10.4, compared to 17.6 in New South Wales. These figures provide context for the local community and its needs.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Waterloo 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 Waterloo
16 NDIS listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Waterloo, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Thrive Functional Health Therapy services, Support coordination
- Physihome Therapy services
- No Hurdles Disability Support Services Domestic assistance, Personal care, Support workers
- Permalink Support Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Nursing
- Scooters & Mobility Kingsgrove Assistive technology & equipment, Therapy services
- Independent Living Specialists Bankstown Assistive technology & equipment, Therapy services
See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Waterloo
Aged care register listings for therapy services in Waterloo
1 aged care listing includes therapy services among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Waterloo, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Northcott Roselands Personal care, Behaviour support, Therapy services
See all 1 aged care providers listed in Waterloo
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 Waterloo. 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 Waterloo
Each number is how many register listings in Waterloo list that support.
- Personal care in Waterloo (13)
- Domestic assistance in Waterloo (12)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Waterloo (11)
- Support coordination in Waterloo (11)
- Nursing in Waterloo (9)
- Transport in Waterloo (9)
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 Waterloo
How many therapy services providers are listed in Waterloo?
There are 17 therapy services providers listed in Waterloo. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS supports and 1 is listed for aged care services.
What are the most commonly listed supports in Waterloo?
The most commonly listed supports are life skills, support coordination, and support workers, each appearing in 9 listings. Community access, housing, and personal care are also frequently included.
How does Waterloo compare to nearby suburbs for therapy services?
Waterloo has 17 listings. Redfern has 26, Zetland has 11, Eveleigh has 5, Beaconsfield has 7, Moore Park has 6, and Alexandria has 15. Sydney, 4 km away, has 349 listings.
What does therapy services mean in Waterloo listings?
Therapy services in Waterloo include assessment and intervention by allied health professionals. Supports may address function, communication, mobility, independence, or participation, depending on the person’s needs.
What percentage of Waterloo residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 4.5 percent of Waterloo residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the 5.8 percent reported for New South Wales.
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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.