NDIS providers in Cairns City, QLD
The NDIS Commission register of registered providers lists 58 options in Cairns City. This directory shows what is recorded on the public register for Cairns City, Queensland. It does not confirm a provider’s availability or quality. You can compare the types of supports listed, the number of providers, and see how Cairns City relates to nearby suburbs. At the 2021 Census, Cairns City had a population of 3616, with 104 people needing help with core activities. This page helps you view and compare NDIS-registered providers in this area.
58 providers are listed on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Cairns City, QLD.
The supports listed most often here are support coordination (36), domestic assistance (29), support workers (29).
Supports listed in Cairns City, QLD
Each number is how many listings in this area list that support.
- Support coordination (36)
- Domestic assistance (29)
- Support workers (29)
- Personal care (26)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) (25)
- Community access (24)
- Life skills (22)
- Respite care (21)
- Therapy services (21)
- Transport (20)
- Plan management (16)
- Employment & education support (12)
SDA is Specialist Disability Accommodation: purpose-built homes for people with very high support needs. SIL is Supported Independent Living: help with daily tasks in a shared or own home. Both are funded through an NDIS plan, and a listing here does not mean a provider has a vacancy.
- Aamt Disability Plan Partners ABN 62668771355 – Plan management, Support coordination
- Abilifly Support Services – Domestic assistance, Life skills, Nursing
- Active Performance – Therapy services, Support coordination
- Active Performance – Therapy services
- Advanced Move Support Services ABN 31682787088 – Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Aidacare Cairns – Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications, Therapy services
- All In One Care ABN 49646531035 – Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- AUDiOHEALTH
- Beyond Daily Life ABN 44659921150 – Support workers, Community access, Life skills
- Bridging Communities Support Services Pt ABN 65633420489 – Personal care, Respite care, Support workers
- Cairns Disability Network – Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Cairns Meals on Wheels – Domestic assistance
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Who is listed in Cairns City
Among the 929 Queensland suburbs with NDIS listings, Cairns City is number 32, with 58 listings. The most is Brisbane, with 1,152.
The closest suburbs with NDIS listings are Cairns (12 listings, under 1 km), Parramatta Park (21 listings, about 1 km), Westcourt (15 listings, about 2 km) and Bungalow (19 listings, about 2 km).
At the 2021 Census, Cairns City had 3,616 residents with a median age of 44. 104 people (2.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 20.4% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,627 a week.
Reach varies. 23 cover 5 or fewer areas, 15 cover 6 to 25 areas, 19 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 23 are listed in more than one state.
The supports listed most often are support coordination (36 of 58), domestic assistance (29 of 58), support workers (29 of 58), personal care (26 of 58), housing (SDA & SIL) (25 of 58) and community access (24 of 58).
The typical listing here records 4 supports; 10 of the 58 record only one.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Active Performance, Active Performance, AUDiOHEALTH and Beyond Daily Life.
52 of the 58 listings link to their own website.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.
NDIS Commission register of registered providers in Cairns City
There are 58 providers listed for Cairns City on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers. Each listing shows the supports that provider has registered for. Some focus on one support, while others list several. The most common supports in Cairns City include support coordination (36 listings), domestic assistance (29 listings), and support workers (29 listings). The typical provider lists 4 different supports. This register only shows what is recorded; it does not indicate capacity or quality.
Comparing Cairns City with nearby suburbs
Cairns City is surrounded by several suburbs with their own NDIS provider listings. Cairns North, just 2 km away, has 51 listings. Parramatta Park, 1 km from Cairns City, has 21 listings. Bungalow and Westcourt, both 2 km away, have 19 and 15 listings respectively. If you are considering options, you can look at Cairns (12 listings) and Portsmith (7 listings) as well. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of providers in the local area.
Census insights for Cairns City at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Cairns City had a population of 3616 and a median age of 44. The median weekly household income was 1627 dollars. There were 104 people needing help with core activities, which is 2.9 percent of the suburb’s population. This is lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent. These figures can give some context to the local demand for NDIS supports.
What a register listing in Cairns City shows
A listing on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Cairns City shows what is recorded on the public register. It does not prove a provider’s capacity, quality, or endorsement. Some providers list only one support, while others may list several. Of the 58 listings, 10 show only one support. The register is a starting point for finding providers, but further checks may be needed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the NDIS Commission register of registered providers show for Cairns City?
It lists 58 providers registered in Cairns City. Each entry shows the supports a provider is registered for, but does not confirm availability or quality.
How many supports are typically listed per provider in Cairns City?
The typical provider in Cairns City lists 4 different supports on the register. Some list only one, while others list several.
How does Cairns City compare to nearby suburbs for NDIS providers?
Cairns City has 58 listings. Nearby Cairns North has 51, Parramatta Park has 21, and Bungalow has 19. You can compare these to see local options.
What percentage of Cairns City residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 2.9 percent of Cairns City residents needed help with core activities. This is based on 104 people out of a population of 3616.
Does a listing on the register mean a provider is endorsed or has capacity?
No. A listing only shows what is recorded on the public register. It does not indicate capacity, quality, or endorsement by the NDIS Commission.
Check before you engage. Listings are based on NDIS Commission register of registered providers data and may be out of date. To confirm a provider’s current status, search the official register at NDIS Commission’s “Find a registered provider”. A listing does not show whether a provider has capacity to take on new people. Based on Commonwealth of Australia (NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission) data. See data sources and attribution. We re-import the register every month. Report an error or request removal. We reply to every request within 5 business days. If you are an individual, such as a sole trader, listed under your own name, you can ask us to change or remove that listing.
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Helpful reading
- Registered or unregistered? What it means when you choose an NDIS provider: Registered and unregistered providers can both be legitimate, but the rules, checks and options for your plan are not the same. Here is how to think about the difference.
- Making a complaint about an NDIS provider or worker: where to start: Raising a concern can feel daunting. Here is a clear order of steps, who deals with what, and how to keep a record as you go.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.