Find parkinson's disease support in Figtree, NSW
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What people with Parkinson's Disease in Figtree usually need help with
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, balance, and coordination. Both NDIS participants and aged care recipients with Parkinson's can access physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology to manage symptoms and maintain independence. Support needs often increase over time, making coordinated care planning an important part of living well with Parkinson's.
For dementia and cognitive conditions, the strongest local comparison is whether providers can keep the person safe and settled as needs increase: consistent carers, dementia-trained staff, reliable communication with family, and a realistic plan for progression rather than crisis-only changes.
What people usually compare locally
- • Whether carers have specific dementia or cognitive care training
- • How the provider manages increasing care needs over time without disruption
- • Communication with family about daily changes and care plan updates
- • Coordination with local GPs, geriatricians, and memory clinics
Services and providers to compare first in Figtree
For cognitive and neurological conditions, compare the providers who can coordinate therapy, personal care, and supervision as function changes over time. Progressive conditions expose weak handovers quickly, so continuity matters as much as credentials. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
Best Parkinson'S Disease Support providers near me
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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
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
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
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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.
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
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
Unico Agecare Pty. They offer a comprehensive range of NDIS services designed to empower individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
They are dedicated to offering high-quality disability support services to participants looking for reliable and compassionate care in their local community.
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 therapy, allied health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, personal care, and support work, the support types most relevant to parkinson's disease. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with parkinson's disease, providers who have actively claimed and supported parkinson's disease 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 parkinson's disease 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.
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providers in Figtree
26,738
providers nationally
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. Assess the current stage
Work out whether the main needs are supervision and prompting, hands-on personal care, behaviour management, or a combination that changes throughout the day.
2. Compare experienced providers
Look at providers whose staff have dementia-specific training and experience with progressive conditions. Compare how they manage care transitions as needs increase.
3. Plan for progression
Ask how the provider handles increasing care needs, overnight support, and coordination with medical teams. Confirm whether they can scale up without switching providers.
For NDIS participants with progressive cognitive conditions, confirm whether the provider can increase support as the condition progresses and how they coordinate with neurologists or specialist teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What NDIS therapies help manage Parkinson's disease symptoms in Figtree?
Can I get home physiotherapy for Parkinson's disease in Figtree?
What aged care supports are available for Parkinson's disease in Figtree?
How does Parkinson's disease progress and what supports will I need over time in Figtree?
Does speech pathology help with Parkinson's disease swallowing problems in Figtree?
Understanding Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. It affects approximately 100,000 Australians, with most diagnoses occurring after age 60, though younger-onset Parkinson's does occur. The main motor symptoms are tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability. However, Parkinson's also causes significant non-motor symptoms including fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, sleep disturbance, constipation, and speech and swallowing difficulties. Because Parkinson's typically begins after age 60, many people access support through the aged care system rather than the NDIS. However, people diagnosed before age 65 can access the NDIS, and those already on the NDIS before turning 65 can remain on it. This makes Parkinson's one of the few conditions where both funding pathways are relevant and the right choice depends on the person's age and circumstances.
How parkinson's disease affects daily life
Parkinson's disease affects daily life through both movement difficulties and non-motor symptoms. Tremor and stiffness make tasks like buttoning clothes, writing, and eating harder. Slowness of movement means everything takes longer. Freezing of gait (sudden inability to move) increases fall risk. Medication timing is critical because symptoms fluctuate between "on" periods (when medication is working) and "off" periods (when it wears off). Speech becomes quieter and less clear over time. Swallowing difficulties increase the risk of aspiration. Depression and apathy can reduce motivation to exercise and socialise, which accelerates decline. The daily impact increases as the condition progresses, but good therapy and support can slow functional decline significantly.
What to look for in a provider
Good Parkinson's providers understand the fluctuating nature of symptoms and the importance of medication timing. Ask whether their physiotherapists have experience with Parkinson's-specific exercise programmes (such as LSVT BIG), whether their speech pathologists offer LSVT LOUD, and whether support workers understand the difference between "on" and "off" periods. Red flags include providers who schedule all support during "off" times without adjusting, who do not understand freezing of gait and fall risk management, or who treat Parkinson's as a simple mobility condition without addressing speech, swallowing, and cognitive changes.
How to access funding
For people under 65 at diagnosis, Parkinson's is on the NDIS List B, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impact from a neurologist. For people over 65 (or those who prefer the aged care pathway), support is accessed through My Aged Care. An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment determines eligibility for a Home Care Package (Levels 1-4) or residential care. Home Care Packages provide a set budget for coordinated services including personal care, nursing, therapy, and domestic assistance. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides lower-level support for those not yet needing a full package. Parkinson's Australia can provide guidance on accessing support through either pathway.
Need help with NDIS for Parkinson's Disease? A support coordinator can help you find the right providers and get the most from your plan. Find support coordinators in Figtree
Funding and costs for parkinson's disease support in Figtree
Lower
$15,000
per year
Typical
$50,000
per year
Higher
$180,000+
per year
NDIS plan size depends on the stage of Parkinson's, whether personal care is needed, and the extent of therapy and assistive technology. Aged care Home Care Packages range from ~$9,500/yr (Level 1) to ~$54,000/yr (Level 4). Many people with moderate to advanced Parkinson's need Level 3 or 4 packages.
Allied health sessions cost $193-$234/hr under NDIS pricing. Home Care Package rates are set by the provider. LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are intensive 4-week programmes typically requiring 16 sessions.
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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