Find NDIS providers in Illawarra & Wollongong
Browse registered NDIS providers across 75 suburbs in Illawarra & Wollongong, with 544 active in the area for 13,800 local participants.
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Wollongong, NSW and 26 othersAlso servesAlbion Park, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Campsie, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Dapto, NSW · Fairfield, NSW · Fairfield East, NSW · Fairy Meadow, NSW · Guildford, NSW · +14 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Transport
Mutual Care NSW is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales in our data. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Dapto, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesBulli, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Transport, Personal care, Cleaning
Essential Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for transport and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, transport assistance and household tasks.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Bellambi, NSW and 11 othersAlso servesBlacktown, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Dapto, NSW · Gosford, NSW · Illawarra, VIC · Liverpool, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Support coordination, Allied health
Illawarra Disability Care works across 9 NDIS support categories in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for support coordination and allied health.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Wollongong, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesBowral, NSW · Coogee, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Regional provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Kekeli Community Care is an NDIS registered provider in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Registered across 9 NDIS support categories, including household tasks, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and shared living support. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Based in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales, Yumaro is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 14 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. They operate across New South Wales.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Unanderra, NSW and 8 othersAlso servesBowral, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Mittagong, NSW · Moss Vale, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Ulladulla, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider
- Specialises in Social support, Personal care, Occupational therapy
Just Better Care Illawarra & Southern Highlands works across 12 NDIS support categories in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for social support and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Soumya Sunny is an NDIS registered provider in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. They also offer occupational therapy.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Corrimal, NSW and 3 othersAlso servesNowra, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Advocacy, Allied health
Cloud Social Work is an NDIS registered provider in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for advocacy and allied health. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They typically respond to enquiries quickly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Horsley, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesWarilla, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · State-wide provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Respite care, Transport
Capillary Support Services is an NDIS registered provider in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for respite care and transport. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education. They operate across New South Wales.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Horsley, NSW and 14 othersAlso servesAlbion Park, NSW · Albion Park Rail, NSW · Austinmer, NSW · Corrimal, NSW · Dapto, NSW · Figtree, 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 works across 11 NDIS support categories in Illawarra & Wollongong, New South Wales. They focus closely on their local area. They are most often contacted for respite care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in Illawarra & Wollongong are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.
- 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.
- 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 Illawarra & Wollongong rank above those covering only the broader region.
What "Trusted" means. 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.
544
providers in Illawarra & Wollongong
32,111
providers nationally
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 yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
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 CommissionNDIS in Illawarra & Wollongong at a Glance
NDIS Participants
13,800
Registered Providers
740
Plan Utilisation
76%
Suburbs Covered
75
Most-requested NDIS services in Illawarra & Wollongong
Based on real participant enquiries across Illawarra & Wollongong.
About Illawarra & Wollongong
Local context to help you choose a provider in the area.
Population
310,000 residents
Multicultural communities
Mandarin, Italian, Macedonian, Croatian, Aboriginal
Major transport hubs
Wollongong Station, Dapto Station, Kiama Station
Local NDIS offices and LACs
Illawarra LAC, Wollongong LAC
Cost of NDIS Services in Illawarra & Wollongong
NDIS service pricing in Illawarra & Wollongong is set by the NDIA through the national Pricing Arrangements. These rates apply to all 740 registered providers in the region.
| Service Type | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Worker (standard) | $67.56/hr | $94.58/hr | $121.61/hr |
| Support Worker (Level 2) | $70.40/hr | $98.56/hr | $126.72/hr |
| Community Nursing | $80.81/hr | $113.13/hr | $145.46/hr |
| Therapy Services | $193.99/hr | N/A | N/A |
| Plan Management | $104.45/mo | N/A | N/A |
| Support Coordination | $100.14/hr | N/A | N/A |
Rates reflect NDIS price limits for the 2024-25 financial year. Actual costs vary by provider. Self-managed participants can negotiate rates below the cap.
Paying for Disability and Aged Care in Illawarra & Wollongong
Several government programs fund disability and aged care services in Illawarra & Wollongong. The right option depends on your age, eligibility, and the type of support you need.
NDIS Funding
Funds reasonable and necessary supports for people with permanent disability. Plans include Core Supports, Capacity Building, and Capital budgets. 13,800 active participants in Illawarra & Wollongong.
Home Care Packages
For older Australians (65+) needing coordinated care at home. Four levels from basic (Level 1, ~$9,500/year) to high-level (Level 4, ~$57,000/year). Entry through My Aged Care (1800 200 422).
CHSP
Entry-level support for older Australians. Services include domestic assistance, personal care, meals, transport, and social support. Access through My Aged Care.
DVA & Private Pay
DVA funds care for eligible veterans (Gold/White Card). Private payment offers the most flexibility with no waitlists or assessments. Many providers in Illawarra & Wollongong accept both.
How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Illawarra & Wollongong
With 740 registered providers in Illawarra & Wollongong, choosing the right one takes research. Registered providers have met standards set by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, undergo audits, and must comply with NDIS Practice Standards.
All workers delivering NDIS supports must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check. When engaging a provider, ask to see evidence that all staff hold valid clearances.
Questions to ask providers:
- Are you NDIS registered? What registration groups do you hold?
- Can I meet my support worker before services start?
- What happens if my regular worker is unavailable?
- How do you handle complaints and feedback?
- What are your cancellation policies and notice periods?
- Do you provide services on weekends and public holidays?
Before services begin, your provider should give you a written service agreement covering supports, costs, cancellation terms, and dispute processes. You are not locked in and can change providers at any time.
New South Wales Regulations & Compliance
In New South Wales, NDIS providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Aged care services operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. All providers serving NSW participants are subject to regular audits and must maintain worker screening through the NSW NDIS Worker Check.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NDIS providers are in Illawarra & Wollongong?
There are over 740 registered NDIS providers serving Illawarra & Wollongong, offering services across support coordination, therapy, personal care, and community access.
What are the most common NDIS services in Illawarra & Wollongong?
The most requested NDIS services in Illawarra & Wollongong include support workers, community access support, personal care, reflecting the diverse needs of the 13,800 NDIS participants in the region.
How do I find an NDIS provider in Illawarra & Wollongong?
Carevo connects you with NDIS providers across Illawarra & Wollongong. Browse by suburb, service type, or provider specialty to find and compare providers registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
What types of NDIS funding are available in Illawarra & Wollongong?
NDIS plans in Illawarra & Wollongong are divided into three funding categories: Core Supports for daily activities, Capacity Building for skills and independence, and Capital for assistive technology or home modifications.
How do I choose between plan management and self-management?
Plan-managed participants use a registered plan manager to handle invoices and payments, giving access to both registered and unregistered providers. Self-managed participants handle their own finances and can negotiate rates directly. Carevo lists providers that work with all management types.
What is support coordination and do I need it?
Support coordination helps NDIS participants connect with providers, use their plan effectively, and build capacity to manage supports independently. With 740 providers in Illawarra & Wollongong, a support coordinator can help you compare options.
Are there NDIS providers for children in Illawarra & Wollongong?
Yes, Illawarra & Wollongong has NDIS providers that offer early childhood intervention, paediatric therapy, and family support services for children aged 0 to 6 through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and older children through standard NDIS plans.
What should I do if I'm unhappy with my NDIS provider?
You can change your NDIS provider at any time by giving notice as outlined in your service agreement. If you have a safety concern, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on 1800 035 544. Carevo can help you find alternative providers in Illawarra & Wollongong.
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Browse NDIS providers by suburb across Illawarra & Wollongong
- Albion Park
- Albion Park Rail
- Austinmer
- Balgownie
- Barrack Heights
- Batemans Bay
- Bellambi
- Berkeley
- Berry
- Blackbutt
- Brownsville
- Bulli
- Calderwood
- Catalina
- Congo
- Coniston
- Cordeaux Heights
- Corrimal
- Cringila
- Dapto
- Denhams Beach
- East Corrimal
- Fairy Meadow
- Figtree
- Flinders
- Gerringong
- Gerroa
- Haywards Bay
- Helensburgh
- Horsley
- Jamberoo
- Kanahooka
- Keiraville
- Kiama
- Kiama Downs
- Kiama Heights
- Koonawarra
- Lake Heights
- Lake Illawarra
- Long Beach
- Malua Bay
- Mangerton
- Minnamurra
- Moruya
- Mount Keira
- Mount Warrigal
- North Wollongong
- Oak Flats
- Port Kembla
- Primbee
- Shell Cove
- Shellharbour
- Shellharbour City Centre
- Shoalhaven Heads
- Squires Way
- Stanwell Park
- Stanwell Tops
- Stream Hill
- Tarrawanna
- Thirroul
- Tomakin
- Towradgi
- Tullimbar
- Tuross Head
- Unanderra
- Warilla
- Warrawong
- Wattamolla
- West Wollongong
- Wollongong
- Wombarra
- Wongawilli
- Woonona
- Yallah
NDIS Services Available in Illawarra & Wollongong
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