Heartstead

Best-rated disability support providers in Nowra North

Heart Ratings are Heartstead's independent, data-driven assessment of disability accommodation providers. They bring compliance, enforcement, financial stability, public discussion and verified reviews into one score, starting from a neutral 3.0 hearts when evidence is limited or mixed. Read how Heart Ratings work

Comparison area
Nowra North, NSW, within 5 km
Providers found
10 in this area
Evidence updated
  1. 1

    The Cram Foundation

    3.8 Hearts: Good
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Support worker pay: Significantly above typical
    • Stable workforce (21% casual staff).
    • Positive media coverage noted.
    • Disclosed financials are very healthy (current assets are at least 2x current liabilities).
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    Homes in the area
    2
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  2. 2

    Ave Maria

    3.4 Hearts: Neutral
    • Positive Google reviews (4.8 stars, 20 reviews).
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    Homes in the area
    8
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  3. 3

    BB Disability & Health Services

    3.4 Hearts: Neutral
    • Positive Google reviews (4.5 stars, 64 reviews).
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    4
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  4. 4

    Caresouth

    3.3 Hearts: Neutral
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Recent community housing compliance check.
    • May be under short-term financial strain (current assets < current liabilities).
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    Homes in the area
    1
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  5. 5

    The Disability Trust

    3.3 Hearts: Neutral
    • Past NDIS Compliance Notice: previously found non-compliance.
    • Positive Google reviews (4.5 stars, 32 reviews).
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Recent community housing compliance check.
    • May be under short-term financial strain (current assets < current liabilities).
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    2
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  6. 6

    Aruma

    3.0 Hearts: Neutral
    • Past NDIS Compliance Notice: previously found non-compliance.
    • Negative media coverage reported (1 article).
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Recent community housing compliance check.
    • Fair Work Ombudsman found workplace law breaches.
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    Homes in the area
    6
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  7. 7

    Civic Disability Services

    2.3 Hearts: Needs Improvement
    • Negative media coverage reported (5 articles).
    • Positive Google reviews (4.0 stars, 40 reviews).
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Recent community housing compliance check.
    • Support worker pay: Significantly below typical
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    Homes in the area
    2
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  8. 8

    Life Without Barriers

    1.5 Hearts: Needs Improvement
    • Negative media coverage reported (11 articles).
    • Past NDIS Compliance Notice: previously found non-compliance.
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Support worker pay: Significantly above typical
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    Homes in the area
    2
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  9. 9

    Focus Community Health Care

    0.0 Hearts: Unacceptable
    • ABN is inactive (cannot legally operate).
    • Company is in liquidation. Significant financial distress, higher risk of service interruption.
    • Not a registered NDIS provider, so they are not audited and are subject to fewer safeguards.
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    Homes in the area
    1
    Current vacancies in the area
    0
  10. 10

    Afford (Australian Foundation for Disability)

    0.0 Hearts: Unacceptable
    • Fined $400K after the death of a participant
    • Negative media coverage reported (6 articles).
    • NDIS Compliance Notice in force: non-compliance found.
    • Registered not-for-profit organisation.
    • Support worker pay: Significantly below typical
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    Homes in the area
    1
    Current vacancies in the area
    0