Nursing providers in Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory
Nursing in Gungahlin, located in the Australian Capital Territory, is available through a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had a population of 8,586 and a median age of 31. There were 254 people in the area needing help with core activities at that time. Nursing providers in Gungahlin offer supports for different needs, and you can also compare options in nearby suburbs like Franklin and Palmerston. This page shares information to help you understand what is available and how Gungahlin compares to other places.
This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Gungahlin, ACT — 23 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list nursing among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.
About nursing
In-home clinical nursing, wound care and complex health supports. People in Gungahlin and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Gungahlin at a glance
Of the 97 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Gungahlin is number 3 for nursing listings, with 23. The most is Canberra, with 130.
Nursing near Gungahlin
These Australian Capital Territory suburbs are the closest to Gungahlin with register listings for nursing. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Nursing in Franklin (5 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Palmerston (5 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Amaroo (5 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Forde (3 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Harrison (8 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Throsby (4 listings, about 2 km)
Who lists nursing in Gungahlin
23 register listings for nursing cover Gungahlin: 22 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin had 8,586 residents with a median age of 31. 254 people (3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 6.3% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,208 a week.
Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 13 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include nursing here also list domestic assistance (23 of 23), personal care (23 of 23), support workers (23 of 23), transport (23 of 23) and community access (21 of 23).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aaroha Community Service, Srivalli, Ashram Australia and Australian Care Solution.
19 of the 23 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Gungahlin cover 18 different supports. Nursing is number 10 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 35.
Gungahlin has more nursing listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.
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.
Nursing providers in Gungahlin
There are 23 providers listing Nursing services in Gungahlin. Of these, 22 also list NDIS supports, and 1 lists aged care services. The most commonly listed supports are domestic assistance, personal care, support workers, transport, and community access. Each provider lists an average of 11 supports. No provider in Gungahlin lists only Nursing as their service.
Comparing Gungahlin with nearby suburbs
If you are looking at options beyond Gungahlin, nearby suburbs include Franklin, Palmerston, and Amaroo, each with 5 Nursing listings. Harrison has 8, Throsby has 4, and Forde has 3. The nearest larger centre is Belconnen, which has 28 listings. Comparing these numbers can help you see how Gungahlin fits within the wider region.
Census insights for Gungahlin
At the 2021 Census, Gungahlin's population was 8,586, with a median weekly household income of 2,208 dollars. The median age was 31. Around 3 percent of people needed help with core activities, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.6 percent and the national average of 5.8 percent. About 6.3 percent of Gungahlin residents were aged 65 and over, compared to 13.7 percent for the state.
What to know about Nursing services
Nursing in Gungahlin involves clinical care at home or in the community. This can include wound care, continence support, medication management, and other health supports. The type of clinician and funding pathway depends on the task and the system involved, such as disability, aged care, or health. Providers may also offer training for support workers and communicate with treating practitioners as needed.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Gungahlin yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.
Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.
NDIS register listings for nursing in Gungahlin
22 NDIS listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Gungahlin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Care Carriage Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Nurse Next Door Batemans Bay Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Yellow Birch Disability Care Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Nursing
- HomeCaring Canberra City Behaviour support, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Promote Lifecare Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Capital Care Solutions Support workers, Transport, Respite care
See all 22 NDIS providers listed in Gungahlin
Aged care register listings for nursing in Gungahlin
1 aged care listing includes nursing among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Gungahlin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Community Services #1 Incorporated Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 1 aged care providers listed in Gungahlin
Nursing at a glance
Community nursing provides clinical care in a person’s home or community, such as wound, continence, medication or complex health support. The required clinician, delegation and funding pathway depend on the task, clinical risk and whether the need belongs to disability, aged care or the health system.
What nursing may include
- Clinical assessment, care planning and review within the nurse’s professional scope.
- Wound, continence, catheter, medication, diabetes or other community nursing support where appropriate.
- Training and competency assessment for support workers when delegation is lawful and clinically suitable.
- Communication with treating practitioners and escalation when health status changes.
- Clinical records, infection control and management of equipment or consumables connected with care.
Read the full guide to nursing: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these nursing-specific checks when you contact providers in Gungahlin. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration and qualifications
Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.
Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?
Worker screening and safeguards
Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.
Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?
Availability and continuity
A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.
Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?
Pricing and funding
Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.
Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?
Other supports listed in Gungahlin
Each number is how many register listings in Gungahlin list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Gungahlin (33)
- Personal care in Gungahlin (33)
- Transport in Gungahlin (31)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Gungahlin (28)
- Support coordination in Gungahlin (28)
- Therapy services in Gungahlin (19)
Nursing in other Australian Capital Territory suburbs
- Nursing in Canberra (130)
- Nursing in Belconnen (28)
- Nursing in Phillip (21)
- Nursing in Turner (17)
- Nursing in Dickson (15)
- Nursing in Kambah (14)
- Nursing in Ngunnawal (14)
- Nursing in Canberra Airport (14)
- Nursing in Coombs (11)
- Nursing in Deakin (11)
- Nursing in Casey (10)
- Nursing in Mitchell (10)
Questions about nursing in Gungahlin
How many Nursing providers are there in Gungahlin?
There are 23 providers listing Nursing services in Gungahlin. Of these, 22 also list NDIS supports and 1 lists aged care.
What are the most common supports offered by Nursing providers?
The most commonly listed supports are domestic assistance, personal care, support workers, transport, and community access. Each provider lists an average of 11 supports.
How does Gungahlin compare to nearby suburbs for Nursing services?
Gungahlin has 23 Nursing listings. Nearby, Franklin, Palmerston, and Amaroo each have 5 listings, while Harrison has 8. Belconnen, a larger centre, has 28 listings.
What does the 2021 Census say about people needing help in Gungahlin?
At the 2021 Census, 254 people in Gungahlin needed help with core activities. This was about 3 percent of the population, lower than the state and national averages.
What does Nursing in Gungahlin include?
Nursing in Gungahlin covers clinical care like wound care, continence, medication support, and other health tasks. The required clinician and funding depend on the specific support needed.
Reading about Nursing
- Nursing and health supports at home: where the NDIS fits: The NDIS funds supports related to disability, while the health system covers other care. Here is how to make sense of the boundary and what to ask a nurse or provider.
- 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.
- Moving to a new town or state with the NDIS: a practical checklist: Your plan travels with you, but your providers may not. Here is what to sort out before, during and after a move.