Nursing providers in Acacia Ridge, Queensland
Nursing in Acacia Ridge, Queensland, connects local residents with providers offering clinical care and support. At the 2021 Census, Acacia Ridge had a population of 7,486 and a median age of 34. There were 572 people needing help with core activities, making up 7.6 percent of the suburb’s residents. Nursing services in this area support a range of needs, from wound care to medication support, for people living at home or in the community. This page outlines local options, nearby alternatives, and information to help people understand service choices in Acacia Ridge.
This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Acacia Ridge, QLD — 17 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 Acacia Ridge and the surrounding Queensland area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Acacia Ridge at a glance
Of the 606 Queensland suburbs we compare, Acacia Ridge is number 67 for nursing listings, with 17. The most is Brisbane, with 443.
Nursing near Acacia Ridge
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Acacia Ridge with register listings for nursing. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Nursing in Coopers Plains (7 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Archerfield (7 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Willawong (3 listings, about 2 km)
- Nursing in Sunnybank Hills (30 listings, about 3 km)
- Nursing in Algester (6 listings, about 3 km)
- Nursing in Sunnybank (19 listings, about 3 km)
Who lists nursing in Acacia Ridge
17 register listings for nursing cover Acacia Ridge: 13 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Acacia Ridge had 7,486 residents with a median age of 34. 572 people (7.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 14.3% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,313 a week.
Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include nursing here also list personal care (16 of 17), support workers (15 of 17), domestic assistance (14 of 17), respite care (14 of 17) and community access (13 of 17).
The typical listing here records 12 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include 1st Care Community, Able Care Zone, Blue Summit Support Services and Day & Night Healthcare.
14 of the 17 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Acacia Ridge cover 18 different supports. Nursing is number 12 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 36.
Acacia Ridge has more nursing listings than 4 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 Acacia Ridge
There are 17 providers listing Nursing in Acacia Ridge. Of these, 13 appear as NDIS providers and 4 as aged care providers. Some local providers include 1st Care Community, Able Care Zone, Blue Summit Support Services, and Day & Night Healthcare. No providers list only this service, and none are SolDirectory members. Most listings offer a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 12 different supports.
Comparing Nursing services in nearby suburbs
When looking at Nursing options, nearby suburbs can be useful for comparison. Coopers Plains and Archerfield each have 7 Nursing listings and are just 2 km away. Willawong has 3, while Sunnybank Hills stands out with 30 listings only 3 km from Acacia Ridge. Sunnybank and Algester also offer additional choices. For a much larger selection, Brisbane, 13 km away, lists 443 Nursing providers.
Community profile of Acacia Ridge at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Acacia Ridge had 7,486 residents. The median weekly household income was $1,313. The suburb had 7.6 percent of people needing help with core activities, which is higher than the Queensland average of 6 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. Residents aged 65 and over made up 14.3 percent of the local population.
Supports often included with Nursing
Nursing providers in Acacia Ridge frequently list supports such as personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, respite care, community access, and life skills. Personal care is listed by 16 providers, and support workers by 15. These supports can assist people with daily activities or additional health needs. The specific services available can vary between providers.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Acacia Ridge 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 Acacia Ridge
13 NDIS listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Acacia Ridge, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Ozzi Care Services Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Personal care
- 1st Care Community Behaviour support, Domestic assistance, Therapy services
- Able Care Zone Support workers, Personal care, Transport
- Quick Response Carers - Brisbane Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Access Careplus Support Services Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Aussies Disability Services Domestic assistance, Therapy services, Life skills
See all 13 NDIS providers listed in Acacia Ridge
Aged care register listings for nursing in Acacia Ridge
4 aged care listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Acacia Ridge, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Dovida Brisbane South and Redlands Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Elite Nursing Care Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
- Northcott Darra Personal care, Behaviour support, Therapy services
- Cathay Community Association Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
See all 4 aged care providers listed in Acacia Ridge
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 Acacia Ridge. 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 Acacia Ridge
Each number is how many register listings in Acacia Ridge list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Acacia Ridge (35)
- Personal care in Acacia Ridge (35)
- Transport in Acacia Ridge (30)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Acacia Ridge (27)
- Support coordination in Acacia Ridge (26)
- Therapy services in Acacia Ridge (21)
Nursing in other Queensland suburbs
- Nursing in Brisbane (443)
- Nursing in Ipswich (146)
- Nursing in Brisbane City (118)
- Nursing in Southport (74)
- Nursing in Logan Central (66)
- Nursing in Caboolture (64)
- Nursing in South Brisbane (62)
- Nursing in North Lakes (54)
- Nursing in Redcliffe (53)
- Nursing in Toowoomba City (49)
- Nursing in Chermside (45)
- Nursing in Redbank Plains (44)
Questions about nursing in Acacia Ridge
How many Nursing providers are in Acacia Ridge?
There are 17 providers listing Nursing in Acacia Ridge. Of these, 13 are NDIS providers and 4 are aged care providers.
Which nearby suburb has the most Nursing listings?
Sunnybank Hills has 30 Nursing listings and is 3 km from Acacia Ridge. Brisbane, further away, has 443 listings.
What supports are commonly offered with Nursing in Acacia Ridge?
Common supports include personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, respite care, community access, and life skills. The range can differ by provider.
What does the census say about need in Acacia Ridge?
At the 2021 Census, 572 people in Acacia Ridge needed help with core activities. This was 7.6 percent of the population.
Are there providers listing only Nursing in Acacia Ridge?
No provider lists only Nursing in Acacia Ridge. Most offer a range of supports alongside Nursing services.
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.