Home care providers near Lake Illawarra, NSW
No home care providers are based in Lake Illawarra itself on the current government service list, but home care providers service areas well beyond their office suburb. Here is what is within 30 km.
Home care providers within 30 km of Lake Illawarra
Warrigal Community Care - Illawarra
CAPAH Multicultural Association Incorporated Home Care
Pearl Home Care Illawarra and Nowra
Australian Unity Home Care Service - Illawarra
Always There - Essential Care
Javas Care Pty Ltd
IRT/Marco Polo Home Care- Illawarra
Hammond Community Care - Illawarra EACH
Hammond Community Care - Illawarra
Dovida Wollongong
INS EACH Package - Illawarra
RDNS Home Care Packages NSW Illawarra
GPH Aged Care Services
CatholicCare Community Aged Care Packages (Housing Linked)
CatholicCare Community Aged Care Packages (NESB)
What the official data says about home care in Lake Illawarra
No home care services are based in Lake Illawarra itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: home care providers routinely service areas well beyond the suburb their office sits in, and 28 operate within 30 km.
Who runs the services within reach of Lake Illawarra
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Illawarra Retirement Trust (4 services nearby)HammondCare (2 services nearby)Catholic Family Welfare Services (2 services nearby)Warrigal Care Limited (1 service nearby)CAPAH Multicultural Association Incorporated (1 service nearby)Careways Community Ltd (1 service nearby)Pearl Home Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Australian Unity (1 service nearby)Always There - Essential Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)JAVAS Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Long & Stamps Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Australian Unity Retirement Living Management Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to get care at home near Lake Illawarra
Under Support at Home, the government sets a quarterly budget based on your assessed needs, running from about $11,010.01 to $80,137.12 a year (as at 1 July 2026). Clinical care such as nursing is fully funded. You contribute a share of everyday and independence services, and providers servicing Lake Illawarra set their own hourly rates, so it is worth comparing two or three.
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Albion Park Rail (1, 6 km)Dapto (3, 8 km)Albion Park (2, 8 km)Unanderra (2, 10 km)Horsley (2, 10 km)Coniston (1, 12 km)Wollongong (11, 13 km)Kiama (2, 15 km)Fairy Meadow (1, 16 km)Woonona (3, 23 km)
Common questions about home care in Lake Illawarra
How many home care providers are there in Lake Illawarra?
None are based in Lake Illawarra itself, but 28 operate within 30 km. Home care providers service areas well beyond their office suburb, so this is rarely a barrier.
How much does home care in Lake Illawarra cost?
Your costs depend on your assessed Support at Home classification and your income and assets. Clinical care is fully government funded. You contribute a share of independence and everyday living services, and hourly rates vary between providers servicing Lake Illawarra, so compare two or three before committing.
Do I have to choose a provider in Lake Illawarra itself?
No. Providers set their own service areas and many cover a wide region, so a provider based in a neighbouring suburb may well service Lake Illawarra. Always confirm coverage directly.
What is the first step to arranging care in Lake Illawarra?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist providers while you wait.