Find aged care providers in Cairns & Far North QLD
Browse approved aged care providers across Cairns & Far North QLD, with 69 active in the area offering Home Care Packages, Support at Home, residential care and respite.
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Cairns City, QLD and 38 othersAlso servesAshgrove, QLD · Aspley, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Cairns North, QLD · Chermside, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Dakabin, QLD · Deception Bay, QLD · Eagleby, QLD · +26 more
- Specialises in Cleaning, Nursing, Personal Care
Based in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland, Origin Support Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, household tasks and Innovative Community Participation. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Cleaning, Equipment, Home Maintenance
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Cleaning, Equipment
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
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- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Allied Health, Cleaning
Lifelong Supports works across 12 NDIS support categories in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker
Cairns North, QLD and 1 otherAlso servesPARRAMATTA PARK, QLD · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Personal care, Transport, Cleaning
Ten Years Younger Home Care is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland. Families most often connect with them for personal care and transport. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, transport assistance and community nursing.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse
Kamerunga, QLD and 10 othersAlso servesAitkenvale, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Coen, QLD · Earlville, QLD · Gordonvale, QLD · Innisfail, QLD · Mareeba, QLD · REDLYNCH, QLD · Taigum, QLD · Thursday Island, QLD
- Specialises in Cleaning, Dementia Care, Equipment
St John's Community Care works across 6 NDIS support categories in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
- Specialises in Allied Health, Behaviour Support, Cleaning
Based in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland, Itec Health is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Registered across 18 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Dementia Care, Nursing
Tully Nursing Home is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
Ingham, QLD and 5 othersAlso servesCardwell, QLD · Innisfail, QLD · Palm Island, QLD · Pimlico, QLD · Tully, QLD
- Specialises in Allied Health, Behaviour Support, Cleaning
Optimise Health and Wellness works across 17 NDIS support categories in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Cleaning, Social Support, Transport
Wuchopperen Health Service is an approved aged care provider in Cairns & Far North Qld, Queensland. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in Cairns & Far North QLD are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.
- Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Cairns & Far North QLD rank above those covering only the broader region.
What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.
69
providers in Cairns & Far North QLD
32,111
providers nationally
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionAged care in Cairns & Far North QLD at a Glance
Population
180,000
Approved Providers
69
State
Queensland
Suburbs Covered
65
Most-requested aged care services in Cairns & Far North QLD
Based on real enquiries from older people and families across Cairns & Far North QLD.
About Cairns & Far North QLD
Local context to help you plan aged care support across Cairns & Far North QLD.
Population
180,000 residents across Cairns & Far North QLD.
Multicultural communities
Many providers in Cairns & Far North QLD can match you with workers who speak Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Filipino, Mandarin, Vietnamese.
Major transport hubs
Cairns Airport, Cairns Bus Terminal, Innisfail Bus Stop. Useful for attending appointments, day programs, and community activities.
Local services and access points
Far North Queensland LAC, Torres Strait LAC. For aged care assessments, start with My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Paying for Aged Care in Cairns & Far North QLD
Several government programs fund aged care in Cairns & Far North QLD. The right option depends on your age, eligibility, and the type of support you need.
Home Care Packages
For older Australians (65+) needing coordinated care at home. Four levels from basic (Level 1, ~$10,000/year) to high-level (Level 4, ~$61,000/year). Entry through My Aged Care (1800 200 422).
Support at Home
The unified in-home aged care program that replaces Home Care Packages and CHSP. Funding is set by an assessed classification level. Access through My Aged Care.
Residential Aged Care
For people who can no longer live safely at home. Costs include accommodation payments (RAD or DAP), a basic daily fee, and means-tested care fees. Many pensioners pay little or nothing out of pocket.
DVA & Private Pay
DVA funds care for eligible veterans (Gold/White Card). Private payment offers the most flexibility with no waitlists or assessments. Many providers in Cairns & Far North QLD accept both.
How to Access Aged Care in Cairns & Far North QLD
Contact My Aged Care
Call 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au to register and request an assessment.
Receive Your Referral
Based on your assessment, you will be approved for a Home Care Package level or Support at Home classification.
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Use Carevo to compare approved providers in Cairns & Far North QLD that match your care needs.
How to Choose an Aged Care Provider in Cairns & Far North QLD
With 69 approved providers serving Cairns & Far North QLD, choosing the right one takes research. Approved providers have met the Aged Care Quality Standards, undergo audits, and are listed by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Aged care workers must hold a current National Police Certificate. When engaging a provider, ask to see evidence that staff hold valid clearances.
Questions to ask providers:
- Are you an approved aged care provider? Which programs do you deliver?
- Can I meet my support worker before services start?
- What happens if my regular worker is unavailable?
- How do you handle complaints and feedback?
- What are your fees, exit fees, and notice periods?
- Do you provide services on weekends and public holidays?
Before services begin, your provider should give you a written service agreement covering supports, costs, cancellation terms, and dispute processes. You are not locked in and can change providers at any time.
Queensland Regulations & Compliance
In Queensland, aged care providers must be approved by the Department of Health and Aged Care and comply with the Aged Care Quality Standards enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Aged care workers must hold a current National Police Certificate, and many providers require a Yellow Card for workers supporting people with a disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What aged care services are available in Cairns & Far North QLD?
Aged care services in Cairns & Far North QLD include Home Care Packages (Levels 1-4), the Support at Home program, residential aged care, respite care, personal care, nursing care, allied health, and domestic assistance. Carevo connects you with approved providers across the area.
How do I apply for aged care in Cairns & Far North QLD?
Start by contacting My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visiting myagedcare.gov.au. You will be referred for an assessment to determine the level of support you need. Carevo can help you find providers in Cairns & Far North QLD once you have been assessed.
How much does aged care cost in Cairns & Far North QLD?
Costs depend on the type of care. Home Care Packages are government-subsidised with a basic daily fee of up to 17.5% of the Age Pension. Residential aged care includes accommodation costs (RAD or DAP), basic daily fees, and means-tested care fees. Many services are available at reduced or no cost for pension recipients.
How do I choose an aged care provider in Cairns & Far North QLD?
Approved aged care providers must meet the Aged Care Quality Standards and are audited by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Ask whether a provider is approved, how care is coordinated, what their fees and notice periods are, and how they handle complaints. Carevo lists approved providers so you can compare options.
Can I get both NDIS and aged care services in Cairns & Far North QLD?
In some cases, yes. People aged 65+ with a disability may access both NDIS and aged care supports, though funding cannot cover the same service twice. If you are currently on the NDIS and approaching 65, speak with your planner about transition options. Carevo can connect you with providers who understand both systems.
What should I do if I'm unhappy with my aged care provider?
You can change your aged care provider, giving notice as set out in your service agreement. If you have a safety concern, contact the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on 1800 951 822. Carevo can help you find alternative providers in Cairns & Far North QLD.
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