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What people with COPD in Figtree usually need help with
COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing increasingly difficult, affecting many older Australians who have a history of smoking or occupational dust exposure. Home care services through a Home Care Package or the Support at Home program can fund nursing, physiotherapy, and personal care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing management programs at home can help reduce hospital admissions and support daily independence.
For chronic and complex medical conditions, the best starting point is usually identifying whether the main need is nursing, personal care, therapy, or a flexible combination, then comparing local providers who can adjust support when symptoms change.
What people usually compare locally
- • Availability of nursing or clinical staff with experience in the specific condition
- • Flexibility to adjust support at short notice during symptom changes
- • Coordination with local GPs, specialists, and hospital services
- • Whether the provider can deliver both personal care and clinical support through one service
Services and providers to compare first in Figtree
For chronic health conditions, nursing care, personal care, and allied health are usually the first services to compare. Start with providers who can coordinate with your medical team and adjust support during symptom changes. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
Best COPD Support providers near me
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Greenhill Manor Pty Limited is a dedicated and approved aged care provider proudly serving the community of Figtree, NSW, and the surrounding Illawarra region. They offer comprehensive residential care solutions, supporting clients eligible for Home Care Packages (HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) services, and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) clients.
How we verified this provider
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address confirmed
Hillside Brae Pty Ltd is a registered and approved aged care provider dedicated to offering comprehensive support to elderly individuals in Figtree, NSW, and the wider Illawarra region. They proudly support clients funded by Home Care Packages (HCP), the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) clients.
How we verified this provider
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address confirmed
Phenomenal Home And Living Pty Ltd
Figtree, NSW and 20 othersAlso servesBarrack Heights, NSW · Bulli, NSW · Bundeena, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Eastwood, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Hornsby Heights, NSW · Ingleburn, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Macquarie Fields, NSW · Macquarie Park, NSW · Mosman, NSW · +8 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Domestic assistance
Phenomenal Home And Living Pty Ltd is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services to the residents of Figtree, NSW. Understanding the unique needs of individuals within the community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of supports designed to enhance independence, community participation, and overall quality of life for NDIS participants in Figtree.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
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Hope Floats Home-Care
Figtree, NSW and 14 othersAlso servesAlbion Park, NSW · Albion Park Rail, NSW · Austinmer, NSW · Corrimal, NSW · Dapto, NSW · Horsley, NSW · Keiraville, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Towradgi, NSW · Unanderra, NSW · +2 more · Hyperlocal provider
Specialises in Respite care
Hope Floats Home-Care is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services to the residents of Figtree, NSW. Understanding the unique needs of the local community, the provider offers a wide array of NDIS-registered supports designed to foster independence and enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in Figtree.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Kasar Care Pty Ltd
Figtree, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesSydney, NSW
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
As a trusted NDIS provider, they are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Call The Nurse Pty Ltd is a trusted, registered NDIS provider proudly serving Figtree and the wider Illawarra region of New South Wales. They offer compassionate and professional disability support tailored to the unique needs of each participant.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Registered Nurse
Macallan Health
Figtree, NSW and 13 othersAlso servesAlbion Park, NSW · Calderwood, NSW · Coalcliff, NSW · Corrimal, NSW · Dapto, NSW · Flinders, NSW · Otford, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Thirroul, NSW · Unanderra, NSW · Warilla, NSW · Warrawong, NSW · +1 more
Specialises in Allied Health · Therapy
MacAllan Health Exercise Physiology, is committed to providing personalised, high-quality exercise physiology services with a patient-centered approach in the Illawarra region. Our dedication to excellence helps our clients improve their health, physical capacity, functional mobility, confidence and quality of life through tailored exercise programs designed specifically for their needs.
As a trusted NDIS provider, they are committed to delivering high-quality disability support services tailored to meet individual needs.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Mulberry Support Services Pty Ltd
Figtree, NSW
Specialises in Transport · Personal Care · Support Workers
Mulberry Support Services Pty Ltd is a trusted, registered NDIS provider dedicated to supporting individuals with disability in Figtree, NSW, and the surrounding Illawarra region. They are committed to delivering high-quality NDIS services tailored to meet unique participant needs.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Figtree Physiotherapy Centre Trust is a dedicated NDIS provider proudly serving the Figtree community and surrounding areas in NSW. As a registered NDIS provider, they are committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic supports to participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
How we rank providers
Rankings in Figtree are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.
- How this list is built. Providers shown here offer nursing, physiotherapy, allied health, personal care, support work, and occupational therapy, the support types most relevant to copd. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with copd, providers who have actively claimed and supported copd referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
- Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
- Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with copd referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Figtree rank above those covering only the broader region.
What does "Trusted" mean? The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.
10
providers in Figtree
26,738
providers nationally
The COPD provider network on Carevo
7 providers on Carevo have supported people with copd through real matched requests.All are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.
Supports they provide
- • Support workers
- • Personal care
- • Nursing
Where providers are
Providers experienced with copd are listed in more than 50 suburbs across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales.
Often supported alongside
Providers who support copd most often also have experience with Down Syndrome, Incontinence, Autism, PTSD, and Diabetes.
About Figtree, NSW
Population
11,564
Median household income
$33,540 p.a.
Local government area
Wollongong (City)
Providers listed
10
Figtree sits within the Wollongong (City) local government area in NSW. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How providers are verified
Every provider listed is cross-checked against the official Australian registers before appearing here. This is separate from the Trusted badge, which reflects platform outcomes.
NDIS register cross-check
Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval status
Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.
Source: Department of Health and Aged CareABN verification
Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionCare Services Available in Figtree
Provider counts by service type in Figtree
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Figtree
1. Identify clinical and daily needs
Work out whether the main gaps are nursing or clinical support, personal care during difficult periods, therapy, or help managing daily routines around variable symptoms.
2. Compare flexible providers
Look for providers who can adjust support hours and intensity when symptoms change. Compare how they coordinate with your medical team and handle urgent or unplanned needs.
3. Confirm medical coordination
Ask how the provider communicates with your GP or specialist, whether nursing staff are available, and what happens if you need to increase or pause support at short notice.
For aged care, confirm whether the provider has nursing staff available, how they coordinate with your GP and specialists, and whether support can be adjusted quickly during periods of increased symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What home care services are available for people with COPD in Figtree?
Can a physiotherapist help with breathing difficulties from COPD at home in Figtree?
What personal care support is available for people with severe COPD in Figtree?
What respiratory support is available through home care in Figtree?
Can home oxygen therapy be supported through a Home Care Package in Figtree?
Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition causing airflow limitation and breathing difficulties. It affects approximately 600,000 Australians and is the fifth leading cause of death. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, most commonly caused by long-term smoking, though occupational exposure and genetic factors also contribute. COPD causes breathlessness, chronic cough, excess mucus, and reduced exercise tolerance that worsen over time. Exacerbations (flare-ups) are periods of significantly worsened symptoms that may require hospitalisation. For older Australians with moderate to severe COPD, daily life is significantly limited by breathlessness, and home-based support can make the difference between staying at home and entering residential care. Pulmonary rehabilitation is the most effective non-pharmacological intervention for COPD and is significantly underutilised.
How copd affects daily life
COPD affects daily life primarily through breathlessness that worsens with activity. Walking short distances, climbing stairs, showering, and even talking can cause significant breathlessness. Getting dressed can be exhausting. Carrying objects, bending, and reaching overhead all trigger breathlessness. Cold air, smoke, and strong odours can worsen symptoms. Chronic fatigue means the person's energy budget for the day is small. Anxiety about breathlessness leads to activity avoidance, which causes deconditioning and worsens the cycle. Exacerbations can confine the person to bed for days or weeks. Oxygen therapy, when needed, adds the practical challenge of managing equipment and tubing at home.
What to look for in a provider
Good COPD providers combine breathing management with exercise and daily living strategies. Ask whether their physiotherapists have respiratory experience, whether they can supervise home-based pulmonary rehabilitation, and whether they understand oxygen therapy management. Red flags include providers who only provide personal care without addressing exercise and breathing management, who restrict activity rather than adapting it, or who are not trained in the use of inhaler devices and oxygen equipment.
How to access funding
For older Australians, COPD support is accessed through My Aged Care (1800 200 422). An ACAT/ACAS assessment determines eligibility for a Home Care Package. Pulmonary rehabilitation (funded through the health system) provides initial exercise and education. Home Care Packages provide ongoing support including nursing, physiotherapy, and personal care. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides lower-level support. The Lung Foundation Australia provides information and resources.
Funding and costs for copd support in Figtree
Lower
$9,500
per year
Typical
$17,000
per year
Higher
$54,000
per year
Home Care Package budgets range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$54,000/yr (Level 4). Most people with moderate COPD need Level 2-3. Those with severe COPD on home oxygen may need Level 4.
Physiotherapy home visits cost $150-$250/session. Nursing visits cost $75-$120/hr. Home oxygen equipment is usually funded through the state health system, not the Home Care Package.
Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.
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