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Palliative Care in Thornton, NSW

Palliative care providers in Thornton, New South Wales

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Thornton, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · Lake Macquarie, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Raymond Terrace, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Nursing · Personal care

Alana Care Support Services is an NDIS registered provider in Thornton, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for nursing and personal care. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.

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Median response time7 hours
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsHigh Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Development of daily living and life skills · Daily Personal Activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Community nursing care for high needs · Household tasks · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities
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Thornton, NSW and 169 othersAlso servesAberdeen, NSW · Aberglasslyn, NSW · Abermain, NSW · Adamstown, NSW · Adamstown Heights, NSW · Anna Bay, NSW · Arcadia Vale, NSW · Argenton, NSW · Ashtonfield, NSW · Avoca Beach, NSW · Bar Beach, NSW · Barnsley, NSW · +157 more · National provider

Specialises in Cleaning · Personal care

Allabilities Cares is an NDIS registered provider in Thornton, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

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Median response time21 hours
NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsDevelopment of daily living and life skills · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Innovative Community Participation · Household tasks · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Participation in community/social and civic activities
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Thornton, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesTUGGERAH, NSW

Specialises in Transport · Personal Care · Support Workers

Based in Thornton, New South Wales, Beresfield Community Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider, with a team that includes cleaner and disability support worker.

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Thornton, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesAshtonfield, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Rutherford, NSW · Telarah, NSW · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Respite care · Nursing · Personal care

Diverse Ideas Australia is an NDIS registered provider offering palliative care in Thornton, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for respite care and nursing. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They focus closely on their local area.

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Median response time4 minutes
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Thornton, NSW and 9 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · Dungog, NSW · Lake Macquarie, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Nelson Bay, NSW · New Lambton, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Port Stephens, NSW · Singleton, NSW · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Advocacy

Nurse Next Door Newcastle is an NDIS registered provider in Thornton, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for advocacy. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including high intensity personal care, community participation and daily personal care. They focus closely on their local area.

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Median response time2 days
NDIS coverage11 groupsNDIS registration groupsHigh Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Innovative Community Participation · Household tasks · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports
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Thornton, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesChisholm, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Raymond Terrace, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Cleaning

Based in Thornton, New South Wales, Greenvalley Support Services is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including household tasks, shared living support and high intensity personal care. Cleaning are among their most-requested supports. Active on Carevo in the past week.

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Median response time3 hours
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsHousehold tasks · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Community nursing care for high needs · Daily Personal Activities · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Therapeutic Supports · Group and Centre Based Activities
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Thornton, NSW and 9 othersAlso servesBeresfield, NSW · Kotara, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Mayfield, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle East, NSW · Port Stephens, NSW · Raymond Terrace, NSW · Salamander Bay, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in SIL · Personal care · Cleaning

Hunter Ethical Disability Support Services is an NDIS registered provider offering palliative care serving Thornton, New South Wales. They operate across New South Wales. They are most often contacted for SIL and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

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Median response time1 hour
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Thornton, NSW and 8 othersAlso servesBranxton, NSW · Broke, NSW · Cessnock, NSW · Denman, NSW · Hunterview, NSW · Muswellbrook, NSW · Scone, NSW · Singleton, NSW

Specialises in Personal Care · Support Workers · Social Support

Hunter Valley Supports works across 17 NDIS support categories in Thornton, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week.

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NDIS coverage17 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports · Support Coordination · Specialised Supported Employment
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Thornton, NSW

Specialises in Personal Care · Social Support · Transport

Voice & Choice Support is an NDIS registered provider in Thornton, New South Wales.

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About Palliative Care in Thornton

This guide compares the top palliative care providers in Thornton. We rank providers based on their verification status, NDIS registration, and the range of services they offer. There are currently 9 palliative care providers serving Thornton.

How we rank providers

Rankings in Thornton 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 are registered with the NDIS for Community nursing care for high needs, or offer palliative care.
  • 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 Thornton 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.

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 Commission

Aged 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 Register

Complaints 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 Commission

Care demand in NSW

In the last 90 days, families across NSW made 1,193 care requests through Carevo, and 38% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 51% NDIS, 35% Home Care Package or aged care, and 14% privately funded.

Based on real requests submitted to Carevo across NSW. Updated each build.

About Thornton

Thornton sits within the Maitland (City) council area, home to around 8,062 residents. Connecting with a palliative care provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.

Population 65+

3,319 (13.6%)

State avg 18.8%

Need help with daily activities

1,619 (6.6%)

State avg 6%

Median personal income

$816/wk

Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)

Data: ABS Census 2021

Palliative Care at a glance

Funding

NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP, DVA, Private

Availability

In-home day and overnight support

Wait time

Often within a few days of matching

Cost

Funded via NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP or the health system

Hours

Business hours to 24/7, depending on needs

Median response

6 minutes

How Much Does Palliative Care Cost in Thornton?

Palliative Care in Thornton typically costs Funded via NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP or the health system. Rates vary depending on the provider, time of day, and complexity of support required. Weekend, evening, and public holiday rates are generally higher.

Common funding options: NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP, DVA, Private.

Sources: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 · Support at Home price caps (from 1 July 2026)

How to Pay for Palliative Care in Thornton

Palliative Care in Thornton can be funded through NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP, DVA, Private. Many providers also accept private payment. Your funding type affects which providers you can access and how services are invoiced. If you have an NDIS plan, check that your plan includes the relevant support category. For aged care packages, your package coordinator can help arrange services.

What Palliative Care Is Like in Thornton

Finding palliative care in Thornton starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with vetted providers who service Thornton and surrounding areas. Once connected, providers will typically arrange an initial consultation to discuss your support requirements, scheduling preferences, and any specific needs.

Care Services Available in Thornton

Provider counts by service type in Thornton

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.

NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission

Phone: 1800 035 544

Website: ndiscommission.gov.au

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

Phone: 1800 951 822

Website: agedcarequality.gov.au

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Thornton?

Across NSW on Carevo, providers respond to enquiries with a median of 6 minutes. 73% of enquiries are connected with a provider within 1 hour, and 92% within 24 hours (based on 3544 provider connections across NSW).

How many palliative care providers are in Thornton?

There are currently 9 palliative care providers serving Thornton listed on Carevo.

How much does palliative care cost in Thornton?

Palliative Care in Thornton typically costs Funded via NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP or the health system. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.

How do I choose a palliative care provider in Thornton?

Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Thornton. Use our directory to compare providers, check their verification status, and view their service offerings.

Can I choose my own palliative care provider in Thornton?

Yes. Carevo lists 9 palliative care providers serving Thornton, and you are free to choose the one that best fits your needs. You can compare providers by their services, verification status, and coverage area before making a decision.

What qualifications should palliative care providers in Thornton have?

Providers should hold relevant industry qualifications, current police checks, and appropriate insurance. NDIS-funded services require providers to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. Always confirm a provider's credentials before engaging their services.

What happens if I'm not happy with my palliative care provider in Thornton?

You have the right to change your palliative care provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Thornton, contact the provider directly to raise your concerns. If the issue is not resolved, you can switch to another provider on Carevo or lodge a complaint with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Is palliative care available on weekends in Thornton?

Many palliative care providers in Thornton offer weekend and after-hours support. Weekend services may attract higher rates under NDIS pricing arrangements. Contact providers directly through Carevo to confirm their weekend availability.

How do I know if a palliative care provider in Thornton is NDIS registered?

You can verify a provider's NDIS registration on the NDIS Commission's public register at ndiscommission.gov.au. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration and verification status on their profile. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, you can also use non-registered providers for some services.

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