Nursing providers in Mackay, Queensland

Nursing in Mackay is available through a range of providers that support people at home or in the community. Mackay, located in Queensland, had a population of 4,026 at the 2021 Census. There were 213 people needing help with core activities, making up 5.3 percent of residents. If you are looking for Nursing in Mackay, you can find a variety of services and supports to meet different needs. This page outlines local provider numbers, popular supports, and how Mackay compares to nearby places.

This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Mackay, QLD — 39 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 Mackay 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.

Mackay at a glance

Of the 606 Queensland suburbs we compare, Mackay is number 14 for nursing listings, with 39. The most is Brisbane, with 443.

Nursing near Mackay

These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Mackay with register listings for nursing. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists nursing in Mackay

39 register listings for nursing cover Mackay: 32 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Mackay had 4,026 residents with a median age of 38. 213 people (5.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 13.3% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,239 a week.

Reach varies. 18 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas and 9 cover 26 to 100 areas. 12 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include nursing here also list personal care (39 of 39), support workers (37 of 39), domestic assistance (36 of 39), community access (35 of 39) and respite care (35 of 39).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include BlueCare Mackay Home and Community Care, Care4mh, Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd and Mackay Family Care And Community Support.

31 of the 39 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Mackay cover 18 different supports. Nursing is number 9 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 57.

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 Mackay

There are 39 Nursing providers listed in Mackay. Of these, 32 appear as NDIS providers and 7 as aged care providers. The most common supports offered include personal care, support workers, and domestic assistance. On average, each provider lists 11 different supports. None of the providers currently list only Nursing as their service. There are 31 listings with a website. These numbers can help you see the range of options available locally.

Comparing Mackay with nearby areas

Mackay has more Nursing providers than nearby suburbs. North Mackay, just 2 kilometres away, has 5 Nursing provider listings. Sarina, located 32 kilometres from Mackay, has 3 listings. This means Mackay offers a wider range of choices for Nursing services compared to its neighbours. If location is important, you may want to compare options in Mackay, North Mackay, and Sarina.

Census insights for Mackay at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Mackay had a population of 4,026 and a median age of 38. The median weekly household income was $1,239. About 5.3 percent of residents needed help with core activities. This is slightly lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent. People aged 65 and over made up 13.3 percent of Mackay’s population, compared to 17 percent for Queensland. These figures may help you understand the local community and demand for Nursing services.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Mackay 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 Mackay

32 NDIS listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Mackay, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 32 NDIS providers listed in Mackay

Aged care register listings for nursing in Mackay

7 aged care listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Mackay, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Mackay

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

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 Mackay. 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 Mackay

Each number is how many register listings in Mackay list that support.

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Questions about nursing in Mackay

How many Nursing providers are listed in Mackay?

There are 39 Nursing providers listed in Mackay. This includes both NDIS and aged care provider listings.

What are the most common supports offered by Nursing providers in Mackay?

The most common supports include personal care, support workers, domestic assistance, community access, respite care, and transport.

How does Mackay compare to nearby areas for Nursing services?

Mackay has 39 Nursing listings. North Mackay has 5, and Sarina has 3. This gives Mackay a broader range of providers compared to these nearby suburbs.

What percentage of Mackay residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 5.3 percent of Mackay residents needed help with core activities.

How many Nursing providers in Mackay have a website listed?

There are 31 Nursing provider listings in Mackay that include a website.

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