Private home care providers in Wollongong, New South Wales
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Aged care provider Serves Wollongong + 77 other areas in NSW
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Private
- Team includes
- Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
About Glow Health Care Australia
Glow Health Care Australia is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 9 Carevo connections for this service, list Wollongong in their service area and accept private funding. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales from Parramatta, New South Wales. They also offer psychology. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about cleaning and gardening. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Aged care provider Serves Wollongong + 27 other areas in NSW
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- CHSP (Accepts CHSP)Home Care Packages (Accepts Home Care Packages)
- Team includes
- Disability Support Worker
About Altido Consulting Services
Altido Consulting Services is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 44 Carevo connections for this service, have connected with 3 families in Wollongong and list Wollongong in their service area. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. Besides personal care, their accepted Carevo enquiries most often concern cleaning and SIL. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They also offer accommodation support. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Aged care provider Serves Wollongong + 40 other areas in NSW
- Funding accepted
- Private
- Team includes
- Disability Support Worker
About Kinship Uniting Services
Kinship Uniting Services is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 15 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 2 families in Wollongong. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales from Colebee, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Besides personal care, they most often accept Carevo enquiries about cleaning. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
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Aged care provider Serves Wollongong + 39 other areas in NSW
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Just Better Care Illawarra & Southern Highlands
Just Better Care Illawarra & Southern Highlands is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 2 Carevo connections for this service and accept private funding. They are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. Besides personal care, their accepted Carevo enquiries most often concern social support and occupational therapy. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Serves Wollongong + 7 other areas in NSW
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Royale Gateways
Royale Gateways is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 21 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 3 families in Wollongong. Based in Luddenham, New South Wales, they are a provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. Cleaning and allied health are among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Aged care provider Serves Wollongong + 11 other areas in NSW
- Funding accepted
- Private
About ITC-SD Vickery House
ITC-SD Vickery House is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 2 Carevo connections for this service. Based in Carlingford, New South Wales, they are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. Social support is among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
EIH Care
Aged care provider Serves Wollongong + 22 other areas in NSW
- Not receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Home Care Packages (Accepts Home Care Packages)
About EIH Care
EIH Care is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 18 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 2 families in Wollongong. Based in South Granville, New South Wales, they are an approved aged care provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. Cleaning and respite care are among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Registered aged care provider in government register data copied by Carevo; check the current entry on My Aged Care
- Business address on file
Serves Wollongong + 42 other areas in NSW
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Gracelife Care Services
Gracelife Care Services is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 52 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 5 families in Wollongong. They are a provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. Besides personal care, their accepted Carevo enquiries most often concern cleaning and nursing. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Serves Wollongong + 67 other areas in NSW
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this week
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Mutual Care NSW
Mutual Care NSW is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 38 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 4 families in Wollongong. Based in Miller, New South Wales, they are a provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales. They also offer psychology. Cleaning and gardening are among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
Serves Wollongong + 35 other areas in NSW
- Usually accepts enquiries within an hour
- Receiving Carevo enquiries
- Active on Carevo this month
- Funding accepted
- Private
About Phenomenal Home And Living
Phenomenal Home And Living is in the top 10 for private home care in Wollongong because they have 45 Carevo connections for this service and have connected with 6 families in Wollongong. They are a provider offering private home care serving Wollongong, New South Wales from Macquarie Park, New South Wales. Besides personal care, they most often accept Carevo enquiries about SIL and cleaning. They also offer support workers. How we rank
How this listing is sourced
- Registered NDIS provider (NDIS Commission)
- Business address on file
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Recent activity in Wollongong
Measured to 23 October 2026- 13
- care requests from Wollongong
- 2,276
- providers reached
- 181
- opened the contact details
last 30 days
across those requests
provider responses
Carevo platform activity, not a measure of care quality or availability. A provider opening enquiry details records an intention to make contact, not an appointment or care delivered. How we measure this.
Activity figures describe Carevo enquiries, not appointments or care quality. Acceptance timing excludes unclaimed enquiries. Confirm current capacity directly. Measurement period and method.
About Private Home Care in Wollongong
This guide compares private home care providers in Wollongong, ordered by service match, distance, register status and activity on Carevo. There are currently 281 private home care providers serving Wollongong.
What to compare before choosing
Use these service-specific checks when you contact providers in Wollongong. Confirm each answer directly; a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration status
A purely private service can operate without Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission registration, so external oversight varies.
Ask: Are you registered with the Commission for funded care, and if not, how do you screen and insure workers?
Complete rate card
No price caps apply to private care, so the full schedule decides what a week actually costs.
Ask: Can I have your complete rate card in writing, including evening, weekend and cancellation rates?
Worker continuity
Private care works best with a small, consistent team rather than a rotating roster.
Ask: How many different workers should I expect in a normal fortnight?
Response speed
A provider slow to answer a new inquiry is unlikely to be fast when a shift needs covering.
Ask: Who do I call when a shift falls through, and how quickly is it covered?
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Wollongong?
Based on 169 accepted enquiries on Carevo in Wollongong, providers accept enquiry details with a median of 10 minutes. 61% of enquiries in Wollongong have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 82% within 24 hours. This covers every service in Wollongong, so it differs from the private home care figure below.
How many private home care providers are in Wollongong?
There are currently 281 private home care providers serving Wollongong listed on Carevo.
How much does private home care cost in Wollongong?
Private Home Care in Wollongong typically costs Set by each provider; NDIS price caps are a useful hourly reference point for the same support. Rates depend on the provider and the type of support required.
How do I choose a private home care provider in Wollongong?
Look for providers who are NDIS registered, have experience with your specific needs, and service Wollongong. Use our directory to compare providers, check the registration details they report, and view their service offerings.
Can I choose my own private home care provider in Wollongong?
Yes. Carevo lists 281 private home care providers serving Wollongong, and you are free to choose the one that best fits your needs. You can compare providers by their services, reported registration, and coverage area before making a decision.
What qualifications should private home care providers in Wollongong 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 private home care provider in Wollongong?
You have the right to change your private home care provider at any time. If you are unhappy with the service in Wollongong, 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 private home care available on weekends in Wollongong?
Many private home care providers in Wollongong 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 private home care provider in Wollongong 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 the registration details sourced from the public registers on their profile. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, you can also use non-registered providers for some services.
Care services available in Wollongong
How many providers cover each type of support in Wollongong.
How Much Does Private Home Care Cost in Wollongong?
Private Home Care in Wollongong typically costs Set by each provider; NDIS price caps are a useful hourly reference point for the same support. 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: Self-funded (no assessment required); can top up Support at Home, HCP or NDIS funding.
Sources: NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27 · Support at Home pricing and advised prices 2026-27
What does private home care cost? Full pricing and funding guide
How to Pay for Private Home Care in Wollongong
Private Home Care in Wollongong can be funded through Self-funded (no assessment required); can top up Support at Home, HCP or NDIS funding. 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 Private Home Care Is Like in Wollongong
Finding private home care in Wollongong starts with understanding your needs and matching them to the right provider. Carevo connects you with providers who list coverage of Wollongong and surrounding areas. A listing is not an endorsement, so confirm registration and suitability yourself. Once connected, providers will typically arrange an initial consultation to discuss your support requirements, scheduling preferences, and any specific needs.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry 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
The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.
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 CommissionPrivate Home Care at a glance
- Funding
- Self-funded (no assessment required); can top up Support at Home, HCP or NDIS funding
- Availability
- 7 days a week
- Wait time
- Confirm current availability and a start date directly with the provider
- Cost
- Set by each provider; NDIS price caps are a useful hourly reference point for the same support
- Hours
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends and overnight
- Median enquiry acceptance
- 10 minutes
Most requested support in Wollongong
Based on 50 actual requests from participants and families in Wollongong on Carevo.
Real care requests submitted by people in Wollongong through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.
Who's asking for private home care
Based on 501 real requests families and participants sent through Carevo for private home care in New South Wales. This is the make-up of that demand, not a measure of how it changes over time.
Also asked for in the same request
- Community access 13%
- Transport 12%
- Nursing care 7%
How people pay for it
- Home Care Package / Support at Home 31%
- NDIS plan-managed 25%
- CHSP 16%
- NDIS self-managed 5%
- NDIS agency-managed 2%
Who gets in touch
- Family or carer 48%
- The person themselves 37%
- A support coordinator 9%
- A health professional 1%
How soon they need it
- Needed urgently 43%
- Within a few weeks 26%
- Planning ahead 18%
Percentages are of the 501 requests above and are rounded, so they will not always total 100. Requests can name more than one service, which is why "also asked for" shares overlap. Figures update with each rebuild.
Care demand in Wollongong
In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators in Wollongong made 33 care requests through Carevo, and 37% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 46% NDIS, 46% Home Care Package or aged care, and 7% privately funded.
Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.
New South Wales Regulations & Compliance
In New South Wales, NDIS providers may be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and registered providers comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Registration is mandatory only for specified supports and circumstances, such as specialist disability accommodation, plan management, and supports involving regulated restrictive practices. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may generally choose registered or unregistered providers; NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers. Aged care services operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Registered providers are audited against the NDIS Practice Standards, and workers in risk-assessed roles need NDIS worker screening through the NSW NDIS Worker Check.
About Wollongong
Wollongong sits within the Wollongong (City) council area, home to around 18,442 residents. Connecting with a private home care provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.
Population 65+
7,169 (16.5%)
State avg 18.8%
Need help with daily activities
2,377 (5.5%)
State avg 6%
Median personal income
$778/wk
Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)
Nearest hospital
Wollongong Hospital
Public transport
South Coast train line to Sydney
Pharmacies
Chemist Warehouse Crown Street • Priceline Pharmacy Wollongong
Community support
Wollongong Senior Citizens Centre • Illawarra Multicultural Services
Steel city heritage. University town with UOW. Growing retiree population. Strong community identity.
Flat coastal strip. Hills inland. Beach has accessible facilities. Free shuttle bus in CBD.
Language support in Wollongong
Wollongong has a large Mandarin-speaking community (2.8% of residents), so finding private home care in a shared language matters here. These are the main languages spoken at home locally (ABS Census 2021). When you get matched, ask providers which of their staff speak your language and whether they can keep that worker as your regular. Interpreters are free through TIS National for NDIS appointments, and My Aged Care can arrange them for aged care assessments.
Speaker counts are persons using the language at home in this postcode. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 (table G13). Carevo connects families with providers and does not deliver care itself.
The response time above is based on 169 requests of all types in Wollongong. We do not yet have enough private home care requests in Wollongong to report how many providers respond to a typical request here. How we calculate our numbers
How we rank providers
Rankings in Wollongong use directory relevance and observable activity on Carevo: service match, distance, register-sourced status fields, whether an enquiry can reach the provider, and recent response and connection activity. Rankings are recalculated daily. They do not assess care quality or recommend a provider.
- How this list is built. Providers shown here offer personal care, nursing, and social and community support.
- Activity on Carevo. We measure recent actions such as connecting on an enquiry, opening its contact details, responding, and an inquirer reporting whether a connection helped. These are platform activity signals, not an assessment of the support delivered.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Register-sourced status. NDIS registration fields come from the NDIS Commission provider register. Aged care approval fields come from the My Aged Care register. These statuses are ranking inputs, not Carevo endorsements, and you should confirm the current register entry before choosing a provider.
- Carevo enquiries. Providers who have paused requests from us are moved down among providers with the same relevance. They stay visible and are marked as not receiving Carevo enquiries.
- Recent activity. Providers active on Carevo recently (a connection, a login, or a profile update) get a small boost, the same signal shown as "Active this week" on their card. It is deliberately small: stronger relevance and condition evidence outweigh a recent login.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Wollongong rank above those covering only the broader region.
What the enquiries status means
It answers one question: would a request sent through Carevo today actually reach them? It is not a rating, it is not about the provider's books, and it is not a statement about their capacity, their waiting list, or the quality of their care.
- Receiving
- At least one contact on their account is set up to receive new requests from us, and someone has signed in recently enough for us to say a person is there.
- Not receiving
- Every contact on the account has unsubscribed or paused, so we have no way to pass an enquiry on.
- No status shown
- We cannot tell either way, so we say nothing rather than label the provider. The account is set to receive enquiries, but nobody has signed in recently, or there are no contact details on file. It is not a negative mark, and most listings sit here.
A provider who is not receiving our enquiries may well be taking new clients directly. Providers set this themselves and can turn it back on at any time from their Carevo account or from any email we send them. Providers not receiving our enquiries are moved down the list and never hidden. It is refreshed daily, so a provider who resumes, or signs in, reappears within a day.
What the Carevo activity rating means
The Strong activity rating describes how a provider behaves on Carevo, not the care they deliver.
- Where it starts
- Every provider starts at a baseline of 50.
- What moves it
- Enquiries from the last 90 days. The strongest positive is a care seeker naming that provider as the one who helped them. The clearest negative is connecting on an enquiry and never opening the contact details.
- How it is kept honest
- Recalculated daily from scratch, shown only above the baseline and only with at least two scored signals, and removed automatically when either stops being true. It cannot be purchased.
It is not an endorsement, a recommendation, or an assessment of care quality, and we do not screen providers for complaints. Complaints are handled by the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. See the full activity rating methodology.
281
providers in Wollongong
35,248
providers nationally
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