Therapy services providers in Parafield Gardens, South Australia
Therapy services in Parafield Gardens support people with different needs by offering allied health assessments and interventions. In Parafield Gardens, South Australia, 34 providers list therapy services. At the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 18,467 and a median age of 36. About 1,390 people reported needing help with core activities. This page helps you compare local options, nearby suburbs, and available supports. You can also see which languages are offered and how Parafield Gardens compares to places like Salisbury and Mawson Lakes.
This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Parafield Gardens, SA — 34 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 Parafield Gardens and the surrounding South Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Parafield Gardens at a glance
Of the 324 South Australia suburbs we compare, Parafield Gardens is number 7 for therapy services listings, with 34. The most is Adelaide, with 193.
Therapy services near Parafield Gardens
These South Australia suburbs are the closest to Parafield Gardens with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Therapy services in Salisbury Downs (9 listings, about 2 km)
- Therapy services in Parafield (6 listings, about 2 km)
- Therapy services in Salisbury South (6 listings, about 3 km)
- Therapy services in Paralowie (19 listings, about 3 km)
- Therapy services in Mawson Lakes (46 listings, about 3 km)
- Therapy services in Salisbury (52 listings, about 3 km)
Some therapy services listings in Parafield Gardens say on their own websites that they support Arabic (2 listings), Dari (2 listings), Persian (Farsi) (2 listings), Assyrian (1 listing) and Auslan (1 listing).
Who lists therapy services in Parafield Gardens
34 register listings for therapy services cover Parafield Gardens: 34 on the NDIS Commission register.
At the 2021 Census, Parafield Gardens had 18,467 residents with a median age of 36. 1,390 people (7.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 14.7% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,384 a week.
Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 16 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include therapy services here also list support workers (28 of 34), community access (27 of 34), domestic assistance (26 of 34), personal care (26 of 34) and respite care (24 of 34).
The typical listing here records 11 supports; 4 of the 34 list therapy services as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aksharam T&T, Deos Health Care, Diverse Devoted Support and Ease Assist.
26 of the 34 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Parafield Gardens cover 19 different supports. Therapy services is number 11 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 62.
Parafield Gardens has more therapy services listings than 4 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 options in Parafield Gardens
There are 34 providers listing therapy services in Parafield Gardens. These services may include assessment, intervention, equipment recommendations, or training for carers and support workers. Four local providers offer only therapy services. On average, each listing includes 11 different supports. Some of the most listed supports are support workers, community access, and domestic assistance. People can also find providers who offer services in languages such as Arabic, Dari, and Persian (Farsi).
Comparing Therapy services in nearby suburbs
If you are looking beyond Parafield Gardens, nearby suburbs offer additional options. Salisbury has 52 therapy service listings, and Mawson Lakes has 46. Paralowie lists 19 providers, while Salisbury Downs, Parafield, and Salisbury South each have between 6 and 9. Adelaide, located 16 kilometres away, has 193 listings. Comparing these areas can help you find a provider that matches your needs or preferred location.
Census insights: Parafield Gardens and support needs
At the 2021 Census, Parafield Gardens had 18,467 residents. The median weekly household income was $1,384. Around 1,390 people, or 7.5 percent, needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 6.6 percent reported in South Australia overall. The suburb also had 14.7 percent of people aged 65 or older, which is lower than the state’s 20 percent. These figures show the local demand for therapy and other support services.
Languages and supports offered in Parafield Gardens
Some therapy service providers in Parafield Gardens offer support in languages such as Arabic, Dari, and Persian (Farsi). One provider lists Auslan, and another lists Assyrian. This range of language options may help people who prefer to use a language other than English. In total, 19 different types of supports are listed in the suburb, including personal care, respite care, and support coordination.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Parafield Gardens 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 Parafield Gardens
34 NDIS listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Parafield Gardens, SA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Number 1 Care Provider Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Personal care
- Interact Australia - South Australia Domestic assistance, Employment & education support, Life skills
- OneCare Assist Personal care, Support workers, Domestic assistance
- Therapy Right Therapy services
- Australian Trinity Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- SA National Disability Services Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Nursing
See all 34 NDIS providers listed in Parafield Gardens
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 Parafield Gardens. 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 Parafield Gardens
Each number is how many register listings in Parafield Gardens list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Parafield Gardens (59)
- Personal care in Parafield Gardens (58)
- Transport in Parafield Gardens (51)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Parafield Gardens (49)
- Nursing in Parafield Gardens (45)
- Support coordination in Parafield Gardens (44)
Therapy services in other South Australia suburbs
- Therapy services in Adelaide (193)
- Therapy services in Salisbury (52)
- Therapy services in Mawson Lakes (46)
- Therapy services in Prospect (43)
- Therapy services in Mount Gambier (38)
- Therapy services in Mount Barker (37)
- Therapy services in Morphett Vale (26)
- Therapy services in Salisbury North (26)
- Therapy services in Christies Beach (25)
- Therapy services in Port Adelaide (25)
- Therapy services in Ingle Farm (24)
- Therapy services in North Adelaide (24)
Questions about therapy services in Parafield Gardens
How many Therapy services providers are in Parafield Gardens?
There are 34 providers listing therapy services in Parafield Gardens. Four of these list only therapy services, while the rest offer a broader range of supports.
Which supports are most commonly listed by providers?
Support workers, community access, and domestic assistance are among the most commonly listed supports. Personal care and respite care are also frequently included.
Are there Therapy services available in other languages?
Yes. Some providers in Parafield Gardens offer services in Arabic, Dari, Persian (Farsi), Assyrian, and Auslan. The number of listings for each language varies.
How does Parafield Gardens compare to nearby suburbs for Therapy services?
Salisbury and Mawson Lakes each have more listings than Parafield Gardens. Paralowie, Salisbury Downs, Parafield, and Salisbury South offer fewer options. Adelaide has the highest number nearby.
What percentage of people in Parafield Gardens need help with core activities?
At the 2021 Census, 7.5 percent of Parafield Gardens residents reported needing help with core activities, which is higher than the South Australian average.
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Reading about Therapy services
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