IRT Home Care
- Clinical support and nursing
- Allied health
- Personal care
- Domestic assistance
- Home maintenance
- Social connection
Services: Illawarra and Wollongong heartland (IRT is Wollongong-founded), with services across NSW, QLD and the ACT
Home care providers in Wollongong
Last updated 20 August 2026
These providers are registered for Support at Home and service Wollongong and the Illawarra. Your quarterly budget follows you if you ever change providers, and exit fees are banned — so you can compare freely, and it’s worth doing before you sign a service agreement.
Warrigal
- Support at Home
- Personal care
- Domestic assistance
- Social support
Services: Illawarra and Shoalhaven; also operates in the Southern Highlands and Canberra region
CatholicCare Wollongong
- Care at home
- Personal care
- Domestic assistance
- Social connection
Services: Illawarra (Wollongong office), Shoalhaven (Nowra), Macarthur (Campbelltown) and the Southern Highlands
RSL LifeCare Home Care — Illawarra
- Personal care
- Respite
- Equipment and mobility products
- Home modifications
- CHSP services
Services: Wollongong and the South Coast — one service area running from Wollongong through Nowra to Batemans Bay
Its My Aged Care listing directs to the government fee estimator; fees depend on income and assets
The CareSide
- Personal care
- Nursing
- Companionship and social support
- Respite
- Palliative care
- 24-hour care
Services: All of Wollongong and surrounds — Austinmer and Bulli down to Dapto and Berkeley (office on Burelli Street, Wollongong)
Claims to be about 25% cheaper than other providers on average, with no entry, exit, consultation or hidden fees
Home Caring Wollongong
- Personal care
- Domestic assistance
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Complex care
- 24/7 care
Services: Wollongong and the Illawarra region
What to know about home care in Wollongong
Wollongong is anchored by two large not-for-profits headquartered in the Illawarra — IRT, founded here with more than 30 years in home care, and Warrigal — plus the diocesan charity CatholicCare Wollongong. Local not-for-profits carry much of the market, and directories list around 34 Support at Home providers for the city.
Service areas here are broad: RSL LifeCare runs a single Illawarra program spanning Wollongong and Nowra down to Batemans Bay, and CatholicCare covers the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Macarthur and Southern Highlands from three offices. If you live outside central Wollongong, ask each provider whether your suburb sits comfortably inside their usual run — and whether any travel charges apply.
Not sure who suits you?
Tell us your suburb and what help you need. We’ll shortlist Illawarra providers who fit — free, no obligation.
Common questions
Are these all the providers in Wollongong?
No. Directories list around 34 registered providers for Wollongong, and our directory grows as we verify more of them. These are providers whose details we have checked; if none suits, tell us what you need and we’ll look wider.
Does being listed here mean you recommend them?
No. A listing is not an endorsement — it means the provider is registered for Support at Home and services this area. We may receive a fee from providers when we refer you, and this never changes what we write. Always compare prices and read the service agreement before signing.
Can I change providers later if it doesn’t work out?
Yes, at any time. Your funding and any unspent funds follow you, exit fees are banned under Support at Home, and you don’t need a new assessment. Our guide to switching providers walks through the steps.