Refer participants to daily personal activities in Coffs Harbour, NSW
Daily Personal Activities covers hands-on support with personal care, daily routines, and independent living.
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- 40 registered providers in Coffs Harbour
- Category 1: Assistance with Daily Life (Includes SIL)
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Coffs Harbour, NSW and 89 othersAlso servesAbercrombie, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Ashcroft, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Austral, NSW · Austral Eden, NSW · Bagot Well, SA · Bagotville, NSW · Balgowlah, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Balmain, NSW · +77 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Brighter Harmony Support is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales in our data. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 12 othersAlso servesBrisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Griffin, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Koongal, QLD · Loganlea, QLD · Mackay, QLD · Moreton Bay, QLD · Redcliffe, QLD · Rockhampton City, QLD · South Brisbane, QLD · Urangan, QLD · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
People Care Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 13 othersAlso servesBallarat North, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Campbellfield, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Ferntree Gully, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Mernda, VIC · Mildura, VIC · Sunshine North, VIC · Waranga Shores, VIC · +1 more · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Sunraysia Murray Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
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Coffs Harbour, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesPort Macquarie, NSW · State-wide provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Social support
Superior Personalised Assistance is an NDIS registered provider in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, daily living skills and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesCasino, NSW · Katherine, NT · Lismore, NSW · Port Macquarie, NSW · Tennant Creek, NT · State-wide provider
- Specialises in Support coordination, Accommodation support, Social support
CASPA Services is an NDIS registered provider in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and accommodation support. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including behaviour support, Innovative Community Participation and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Art Therapist, Counsellor, Developmental Educators
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 3 othersAlso servesBellingen, NSW · Grafton, NSW · Woolgoolga, NSW · State-wide provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Social support, Nursing
Chapman Support Services works across 11 NDIS support categories in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. They operate across New South Wales. They are most often contacted for personal care and social support. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 3 othersAlso servesKinvara, NSW · Southport, QLD · Tweed Heads, NSW · Hyperlocal provider
- Specialises in Nursing
Prosperity Community Care works across 14 NDIS support categories in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for nursing.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Physiotherapist, Registered Nurse
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesSandy Beach, NSW · State-wide provider
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Truepath Ability Support Services works across 11 NDIS support categories in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week. They operate across New South Wales. They also offer accommodation support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesBonville, NSW · State-wide provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Social support, Personal care, Transport
Based in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, All Purpose CALD Services is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including household tasks, Support Coordination and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports. Social support and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They typically respond to enquiries quickly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Gardener
Coffs Harbour, NSW and 16 othersAlso servesBallina, NSW · Bellingen, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Byron Bay, NSW · Casino, NSW · Coolangatta, QLD · East Lismore, NSW · Grafton, NSW · Kyogle, NSW · Lismore, NSW · Logan Central, QLD · +4 more · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Cleaning
Careworks Disability Support is an NDIS registered provider in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for cleaning. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, shared living support and transport assistance. They typically respond to enquiries quickly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Coffs Harbour, NSW
Population
25,752
Local government area
Coffs Harbour (City)
Providers listed
40
Coffs Harbour sits within the Coffs Harbour (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 to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.
NDIS registration
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Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 40 daily personal activities providers in Coffs Harbour by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Daily Personal Activities in Coffs Harbour
Daily Personal Activities covers hands-on support with personal care, daily routines, and independent living. This includes assistance with showering, dressing, meal preparation, medication prompting, and other activities of daily living. Providers must hold Daily Personal Activities registration to deliver these supports to agency-managed participants.
Of the 40 daily personal activities providers in Coffs Harbour, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 32 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 40 providers in Coffs Harbour, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Daily Personal Activities Pricing in Coffs Harbour
The following NDIS price limits apply to daily personal activities in Coffs Harbour under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_011_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Daytime | $70.23 per hour |
| 01_015_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Evening | $77.38 per hour |
| 01_013_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Saturday | $98.83 per hour |
| 01_004_0107_1_1 | Assistance with Personal Domestic Activities | $59.06 per hour |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Daily Personal Activities Covers
The Daily Personal Activities registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
Personal Care Support
Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal hygiene tasks. The most common form of daily personal support. Workers need appropriate training in manual handling and personal care techniques.
Meal Preparation
Preparing meals according to dietary requirements, assisting with eating, managing food safety. Can include teaching meal preparation skills if funded under Capacity Building.
Medication Prompting
Reminding and assisting participants to take medication as prescribed. Note: support workers cannot administer medication unless specifically trained and authorised. For medication administration, refer to community nursing.
Morning and Evening Routines
Structured support to establish and maintain daily routines. Particularly important for participants with cognitive or psychosocial disabilities who benefit from consistency and structure.
Domestic Assistance
Light housework, laundry, and basic home maintenance tasks that the participant cannot do due to their disability. Often combined with personal care in the same shift to maximise efficiency.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for daily personal activities in Coffs Harbour.
A participant needs daily morning support (shower, dressing, breakfast) from 7-9am, five days a week. Look for providers with strong rosters who can guarantee the same worker or a small team for consistency.
A participant with complex personal care needs (PEG feeding, catheter care) requires workers with specific clinical training. Check whether the provider holds both Daily Personal Activities AND High Intensity registration.
A participant transitioning from hospital to home needs temporary increased personal care hours while they build independence. Set a clear review date in the service agreement to step down hours as capacity improves.
A participant with psychosocial disability needs flexible support that can vary week to week depending on their mental health. Find a provider comfortable with variable rosters rather than fixed weekly schedules.
What to Expect After Referral
Most personal care providers conduct an initial home visit to assess the participant's needs, home environment, and any risks. They then develop a support plan matching the participant's preferences (gender of worker, cultural background, shift times). Expect 1-2 weeks to get a regular roster established. Good providers offer a meet-and-greet with the assigned worker before services begin.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a daily personal activities provider may not be delivering quality services.
Frequent worker changes without explanation or participant consultation
Workers consistently arriving late or leaving early
Provider unable to fill shifts, leaving the participant without support
No incident reporting process for falls, injuries, or medication errors
Provider not adjusting support plans as the participant's needs change
Charging for full shifts when workers arrive late or leave early
How Daily Personal Activities Works with Other Supports
Daily Personal Activities often works alongside Community Participation (combining personal care with community access in the same shift), Household Tasks (bundled in the same visit), and Community Nursing (for clinical tasks the support worker cannot perform). When personal care hours are high, consider whether SIL might be more appropriate and cost-effective.
How to Refer a Participant for Daily Personal Activities
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 1
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Daily Personal Activities
Before referring, confirm the participant's Core Supports budget has sufficient funds for the hours needed. Request a service agreement that specifies shift times, cancellation terms, and worker consistency requirements. For participants with complex personal care needs, check whether the provider also holds High Intensity Daily Personal Activities registration.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for daily personal activities. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader South Coast NSW region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
New South Wales NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All daily personal activities providers in Coffs Harbour must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in New South Wales.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NDIS hourly rate for personal care support workers in Coffs Harbour?
The standard weekday daytime rate for personal care is $67.56 per hour under the 2025-26 NDIS Price Guide. Evening rates are $74.41, Saturday $94.82, and Sunday $121.93. These are maximum prices; some providers charge less.
How do I choose between personal care providers in Coffs Harbour?
Check NDIS registration status, ask about worker consistency (will the participant see the same support worker regularly), confirm the provider can cover the required shift times, and verify their cancellation policy. Request references from other support coordinators if possible.
What is the difference between Daily Personal Activities and High Intensity registration?
Daily Personal Activities covers standard personal care. High Intensity Daily Personal Activities is for participants requiring complex care such as ventilator management, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, or subcutaneous injections. If the participant needs clinical support during personal care, refer to a provider with High Intensity registration.
Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?
No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Coffs Harbour?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the South Coast NSW region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of daily personal activities providers in the area.
How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?
Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.