# First Priority Care

> First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Queensland delivering nurse-led complex care, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), in-home support and community access across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba.

## Key facts

- Organisation: First Priority Care ("Care that feels like family.")
- Type: Registered NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provider
- NDIS registration number: 4050141489
- Registered nurses (AHPRA) on staff for clinical and complex care
- Service areas: Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- Phone: 1800 402 205
- Email: info@firstprioritycare.com.au
- Website: https://firstprioritycare.com.au

## NDIS services

- [Nursing Services](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing-service): Registered nurses delivering clinical care in your home.
- [24/7 Complex Care](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/24-7-complex-care): Round-the-clock support for high and complex needs.
- [Supported Independent Living (SIL)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/supported-independent-living-sil): Daily support in shared or individual accommodation.
- [Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/specialist-disability-accommodation-sda): Purpose-built homes for very high support needs.
- [NDIS In-Home Services](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/ndis-in-home-services): Personal care, domestic help and daily living support.
- [Community Access](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/community-access): Transport and one-on-one support in your community.
- [Support Coordination](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/support-coordination): Helping you make the most of your NDIS plan.
- [Short Term Accommodation (Respite)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/short-term-accommodation): Supported short-stay accommodation: STA replaced what was called respite.
- [Individualised Living Options (ILO)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/individualised-living-options): Flexible, participant-directed living arrangements.
- [Mental Health & Psychosocial Support](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/mental-health-support): Consistent, compassionate support for participants with psychosocial disability.
- [Disability Transport](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/disability-transport): Accessible, reliable transport for NDIS participants.

## NDIS nursing services

- [NDIS Continence Assessment in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/continence-assessment): AHPRA-registered nurses assess bladder and bowel function in your home, and prepare the clinical report you need to unlock NDIS continence product funding.
- [NDIS Wound Care Nursing in Brisbane & Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/wound-care): Wound assessment, dressing changes and chronic wound management, delivered in your home by AHPRA-registered nurses.
- [NDIS Medication Management & Administration in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/medication-management): Oral, topical, injectable and transdermal medication management delivered by registered nurses, including transdermal patches, PRN protocols and complex regime…
- [NDIS Catheter Care in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/catheter-care): Indwelling, suprapubic and intermittent catheter management in your home, by the same nurses who know your history.
- [NDIS PEG & Enteral Feeding Support in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/peg-enteral-feeding): PEG, PEJ and NG tube feeding management at home, with training and clinical oversight for your support team.
- [NDIS Chronic Disease Management & Health Monitoring in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/chronic-disease-management): Ongoing nursing for diabetes, epilepsy, COPD, heart failure, MS, Parkinson's and other chronic conditions, coordinated with your wider health team.
- [NDIS Tracheostomy Care & Support in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/tracheostomy-care): Tracheostomy management, suctioning and non-invasive ventilation support, with documented emergency airway protocols.
- [NDIS Complex Bowel Care in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/complex-bowel-care): Neurogenic bowel programs, rectal interventions and dignified bowel care delivered by registered nurses.
- [NDIS Pressure Injury Prevention & Management in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/pressure-injury): Pressure injury risk assessment, prevention programs and active wound treatment, protecting participants who spend extended time sitting or lying.
- [Palliative Care Nursing for NDIS Participants in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/palliative-care): Compassionate, skilled palliative care in your own home, so participants can spend their final weeks and months surrounded by the people they love.
- [NDIS Stoma Care & Management in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/stoma-care): Colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy management at home, with peristomal skin assessment, product fit advice and carer training.

## NDIS provider by location

- [Brisbane | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-brisbane): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across Brisbane.
- [Logan | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-logan): First Priority Care provides registered NDIS disability and nursing support services across the Logan region.
- [Ipswich | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-ipswich): First Priority Care delivers registered NDIS disability support and nursing services across Ipswich and the surrounding region.
- [Gold Coast | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-gold-coast): First Priority Care provides registered NDIS disability and nursing support across the Gold Coast.
- [Redlands | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-redlands): First Priority Care delivers registered NDIS disability and nursing support services across the Redlands region.
- [Sunshine Coast | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-sunshine-coast): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across the Sunshine Coast.
- [Moreton Bay | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-moreton-bay): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across the Moreton Bay region.
- [Townsville | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-townsville): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across Townsville.
- [Cairns | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-cairns): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across Cairns and the Far North.
- [Mackay | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-mackay): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across the Mackay region.
- [Rockhampton | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-rockhampton): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across Rockhampton and Central Queenslan…
- [Toowoomba | NDIS provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-toowoomba): First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4050141489) delivering nurse-led disability support across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
- [NDIS support by suburb](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support): Suburb-level NDIS support pages across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Redlands, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay.

## Training & education

- [NDIS High Intensity Support Worker Training in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/education/support-worker-training)
- [Home Nursing Training for Families & Carers of NDIS Participants](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/education/family-carer-training)
- [NDIS Clinical Training for Disability Providers & Organisations](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/education/provider-training)
- [NDIS Nursing Assessments & Clinical Reports in Queensland](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing/education/ndis-nursing-assessments)

## Guides & articles

- [NDIS Guide](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide): Plain-English guide to NDIS funding and supports.
- [Nurse-Led NDIS Provider in Brisbane](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/nurse-led-ndis-provider-brisbane): Why nurse-led NDIS support matters. AHPRA-registered nurses leading complex care.
- [SIL vs SDA vs ILO](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/sil-vs-sda-vs-ilo): Plain-English comparison of the three NDIS housing supports.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider): A neutral seven-point checklist for judging any NDIS provider, with the exact questions to ask, the red flags, and where to verify a provider's registration.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Brisbane](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/brisbane): To choose an NDIS provider in Brisbane, check their registration number on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they deliver the specific supports in your pla…
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Logan](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/logan): To choose an NDIS provider in Logan, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they have workers based in Logan rather than travelling…
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Ipswich](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/ipswich): To choose an NDIS provider in Ipswich, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they have workers based west of Brisbane, and ask how…
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Gold Coast](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/gold-coast): To choose an NDIS provider on the Gold Coast, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask hard questions about staff turnover.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Redlands](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/redlands): To choose an NDIS provider in Redlands, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and be specific about where you live.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Sunshine Coast](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/sunshine-coast): To choose an NDIS provider on the Sunshine Coast, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask which part of the coast their workers are ba…
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Moreton Bay](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/moreton-bay): To choose an NDIS provider in Moreton Bay, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and be specific about your suburb.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Townsville](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/townsville): To choose an NDIS provider in Townsville, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask whether they have workers living in Townsville.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Cairns](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/cairns): To choose an NDIS provider in Cairns, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask whether they have staff living in Far North Queensland.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Mackay](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/mackay): To choose an NDIS provider in Mackay, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask whether they have workers living locally.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Rockhampton](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/rockhampton): To choose an NDIS provider in Rockhampton, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask where their workers live.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Provider in Toowoomba](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/toowoomba): To choose an NDIS provider in Toowoomba, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask how far into the Darling Downs they genuinely travel.
- [Registered vs Unregistered NDIS Provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/registered-vs-unregistered-ndis-provider): A registered NDIS provider is audited against the NDIS Practice Standards; an unregistered one is not. What that means, and when registration is required.
- [Support Worker vs Disability Support Nurse](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/support-worker-vs-disability-support-nurse): A support worker assists with daily living; a disability support nurse is AHPRA registered and delivers clinical care. What each can do under the NDIS.
- [Plan Managed vs Self Managed vs NDIA Managed](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/plan-managed-vs-self-managed-vs-agency-managed): The three ways an NDIS plan can be managed, what each one lets you do, how much admin each involves, and which providers you can use under each.
- [Standard vs High Intensity Support](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/standard-vs-high-intensity-support): High intensity daily personal activities carry clinical risk and need trained, supervised workers. What counts as high intensity, and who can support you.
- [Switch Your NDIS Provider](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/switch-ndis-provider): How to change NDIS providers in Queensland: your rights, notice period and process.
- [NDIS Hospital Discharge Support](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-hospital-discharge-support-brisbane): Nurse-led hospital-to-home NDIS support across Brisbane.
- [NDIS Nursing Jobs in Queensland: What the Work Actually Involves](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-nursing-jobs-queensland): What NDIS nursing work really involves in Queensland, how it differs from hospital nursing, what it pays, and what you need to start.
- [New NDIS Laws 2026: What Changes, and When](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/new-ndis-laws-2026-what-changes-and-when): New NDIS laws passed 19 August 2026.
- [What Is an NDIS Continence Assessment? A Guide for Participants](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-continence-assessment-explained): What an NDIS continence assessment involves, who needs one, how it unlocks continence product funding, and how to arrange one in Queensland.
- [What Is NDIS Respite Care (Short Term Accommodation)?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-respite-care-short-term-accommodation): How NDIS Short Term Accommodation (formerly respite) works: who is eligible, how many days you can access, and how to use it in Queensland.
- [SIL vs ILO Under the NDIS: What's the Difference?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/sil-vs-ilo-ndis-difference): Confused about NDIS SIL vs ILO? This guide explains both clearly, who each suits, and how to decide which living arrangement is right for you.
- [NDIS High Intensity Support Worker Training: What You Need to Know](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-high-intensity-support-worker-training): A guide to NDIS high intensity support worker training: what high intensity supports are, who can perform them, and what training the Standards require.
- [How to Get NDIS SDA Funding in Queensland: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/how-to-get-sda-funding-ndis-queensland): How to access NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding in Queensland: who is eligible, what evidence you need, and how to apply.
- [How to Find a Registered NDIS Provider in Brisbane](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/find-ndis-provider-brisbane): Looking for an NDIS provider in Brisbane? What to look for, the questions to ask, and how to make sure you choose the right provider for your needs.
- [What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL) Under the NDIS?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-is-supported-independent-living-sil-ndis): What Supported Independent Living (SIL) means under the NDIS: who is eligible, how it's funded, and what to look for in a SIL provider in Queensland.
- [Coming Home From Hospital on the NDIS: Making the First Two Weeks Safe](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/coming-home-from-hospital-ndis-support): Making the first two weeks after hospital discharge safe on the NDIS: medication reconciliation, wound care and early warning signs to watch for.
- [Thinking of Switching NDIS Providers? Here Is Exactly How It Works](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/switching-ndis-providers-how-it-works): How to switch NDIS providers in Queensland: your rights, when it's worth changing, the step-by-step process and the notice periods that apply.
- [What 'Nurse-Led' Actually Means in NDIS Care, and When It Matters](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-nurse-led-ndis-care-means): What nurse-led NDIS care actually means: who writes the care plans, when clinical oversight matters, and five questions that reveal the real thing.
- [Choosing NDIS Support in Queensland: A Plain-English Guide for Families](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/choosing-ndis-support-queensland-guide): A plain-English guide to choosing NDIS support in Queensland: the three budget types, the supports families actually use, and what to ask a provider.
- [How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Review (Without the Stress)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-plan-review-how-to-prepare): How to prepare for your NDIS plan review: the clinical evidence that matters, the common mistakes to avoid, and what to do if your funding is cut.
- [What Does an NDIS Nurse Actually Do?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-does-an-ndis-nurse-do): What does an NDIS nurse do? Wound care, PEG feeding, catheter care, continence assessments and medication management, explained by a nurse-led provider.
- [Support Coordinator vs Plan Manager: Who Does What?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/support-coordinator-vs-plan-manager-ndis): Support coordinator vs plan manager under the NDIS: what each role does, how each is funded, whether you can have both, and how to choose good ones.
- [Am I Eligible for the NDIS? A Guide for Queenslanders](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/am-i-eligible-for-the-ndis-queensland): Wondering if you qualify for the NDIS in Queensland? A plain-language guide to the age, residency and disability rules, the evidence you need and how to apply.
- [Understanding Your NDIS Plan: How Funding and Budgets Work](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/understanding-your-ndis-plan-budgets): How NDIS funding actually works: the three budget categories, what is flexible and what is fixed, how amounts are decided, and how to make your plan last.
- [Psychosocial Disability and the NDIS: Support Explained Simply](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-psychosocial-disability-support-explained): What psychosocial disability means under the NDIS, how recovery-oriented support works week to week, the evidence you need, and how nurse-led care can help.
- [What Is NDIS Support Coordination and Do You Need It?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-is-ndis-support-coordination): A plain-English guide to NDIS support coordination: what a support coordinator does, the three funding levels, and who qualifies in Queensland.
- [NDIS Community Access: What It Covers and How to Use It](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-community-access-explained): NDIS community access explained: what it covers, how it is funded under Core Supports, and how to use it to get out and about in Brisbane and Queensland.
- [NDIS Transport Funding Explained](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-transport-funding-explained): NDIS transport funding explained: the transport allowance, the three levels, how it differs from support-worker transport, and how to access it in Queensland.
- [What Is a Functional Capacity Assessment for the NDIS?](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/functional-capacity-assessment-ndis): A functional capacity assessment (FCA) can make or break an NDIS plan.
- [NDIS Wound Care at Home: A Guide for Participants](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-wound-care-at-home): How NDIS wound care at home works: who it suits, how it is funded, and how nurse-led wound management prevents complications for participants in Queensland.
- [How to Choose an NDIS Support Worker Who's Right for You](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-ndis-support-worker): How to choose an NDIS support worker who is right for you: what to look for, the questions worth asking, and what to do if the fit is not right, in Queensland.

## Free tools & data

- [NDIS Price Guide 2026-27](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-price-guide): all 276 support items with national, remote and very remote prices, from the NDIS pricing schedule effective 1 July 2026.
- [Support worker cost calculator](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/tools/support-worker-cost-calculator): what support hours cost by day type, including weekend, evening and public holiday rates.
- [NDIS plan budget planner](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/tools/ndis-plan-budget-planner): how many support hours a Core budget covers and how many weeks it lasts.
- [NDIS nursing rates](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/tools/ndis-nursing-rates): what each of the five NDIS nursing levels costs, from enrolled nurse to nurse practitioner, and when each is clinically appropriate.
- [Price guide data (CSV)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-price-guide/ndis-price-guide-2026-27.csv) and [(JSON)](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-price-guide/ndis-price-guide-2026-27.json): the full catalogue, free and without sign-up.

## NDIS reform (2026 laws)

- [NDIS reform timeline](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/tools/ndis-reform-timeline): the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations changes staged by date, filterable by whether you are a participant, coordinator, provider or plan manager.
- [New NDIS laws 2026: what changes, and when](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/new-ndis-laws-2026-what-changes-and-when): the full written timeline, from 27 August 2026 through to July 2028.

## Key pages

- [About First Priority Care](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/about)
- [Our team](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/team)
- [Contact](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/contact)
- [Refer a participant](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/referral-form)
- [For support coordinators](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/for-support-coordinators)
- [SIL vacancies](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/sil-vacancies)
- [Careers](https://firstprioritycare.com.au/careers)

## Quick answers

### How do you choose an NDIS provider?

To choose an NDIS provider, check their registration number on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they are registered for the supports in your plan, and ask how they cover a shift when your regular worker is away. Then read the service agreement for the notice period and any fees before you sign anything. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Brisbane?

To choose an NDIS provider in Brisbane, check their registration number on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they deliver the specific supports in your plan, and ask how they cover a shift when your regular worker is sick. Brisbane has the most providers in Queensland, so you can afford to be selective. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/brisbane

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Logan?

To choose an NDIS provider in Logan, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they have workers based in Logan rather than travelling down from Brisbane, and ask how they match workers to your language and cultural background. Logan is one of the most diverse parts of Queensland, and good matching matters here. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/logan

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Ipswich?

To choose an NDIS provider in Ipswich, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they have workers based west of Brisbane, and ask how they handle travel time. Ipswich and the surrounding growth suburbs are spread out, so a provider without local staff will struggle to keep your shifts reliable. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/ipswich

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Gold Coast?

To choose an NDIS provider on the Gold Coast, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask hard questions about staff turnover. The Gold Coast has a large but highly casual workforce, so continuity of who actually turns up is the difference that matters most here. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/gold-coast

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Redlands?

To choose an NDIS provider in Redlands, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and be specific about where you live. Mainland Redlands is well served, but if you are on one of the bay islands you need a provider who has genuinely worked out the ferry timetable, not one who will improvise. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/redlands

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Sunshine Coast?

To choose an NDIS provider on the Sunshine Coast, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask which part of the coast their workers are based in. The region runs from Caloundra to Noosa and well inland, so a provider strong in one end can be unreliable at the other. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/sunshine-coast

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Moreton Bay?

To choose an NDIS provider in Moreton Bay, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and be specific about your suburb. Moreton Bay covers a very large area from Caboolture to Redcliffe and inland, and provider coverage varies a lot across it. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/moreton-bay

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Townsville?

To choose an NDIS provider in Townsville, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask whether they have workers living in Townsville. Regional Queensland has a much thinner provider market than the south east, so local staffing is the question that decides whether your supports hold up. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/townsville

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Cairns?

To choose an NDIS provider in Cairns, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask whether they have staff living in Far North Queensland. The market here is thin, especially for clinical supports, so local staffing and cultural safety are the two questions worth leading with. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/cairns

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Mackay?

To choose an NDIS provider in Mackay, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask whether they have workers living locally. Mackay is a smaller market, so the practical question is not who is best on paper but who can genuinely staff your supports week after week. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/mackay

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Rockhampton?

To choose an NDIS provider in Rockhampton, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask where their workers live. Central Queensland covers a wide catchment with a small provider base, so local staffing and honest scheduling matter more than the length of a service list. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/rockhampton

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Toowoomba?

To choose an NDIS provider in Toowoomba, check their registration on the NDIS Commission register and ask how far into the Darling Downs they genuinely travel. Toowoomba itself is reasonably well served, but coverage falls away quickly once you move out into the surrounding rural areas. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/how-to-choose-ndis-provider/toowoomba

### What is the difference between a registered and unregistered NDIS provider?

A registered NDIS provider has been independently audited against the NDIS Practice Standards and approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. An unregistered provider has not been audited, though the NDIS Code of Conduct still applies to it. Participants whose plans are NDIA managed must use registered providers. Plan managed and self managed participants may use either. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/registered-vs-unregistered-ndis-provider

### What is the difference between a support worker and a disability support nurse?

A disability support nurse is a nurse registered with AHPRA who can assess, plan and deliver clinical care such as wound management, PEG feeding and catheter care. A support worker assists with daily living, personal care and community access, and has no mandatory qualification. Support workers may deliver some clinical tasks only with specific training and nursing supervision. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/support-worker-vs-disability-support-nurse

### What is the difference between plan managed, self managed and NDIA managed?

NDIA managed means the NDIA pays your providers directly and you must use registered providers. Plan managed means a plan manager pays your invoices and you can use registered or unregistered providers. Self managed means you pay providers yourself and claim the money back, with the most choice and the most administration. You can combine these across one plan. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/plan-managed-vs-self-managed-vs-agency-managed

### What is the difference between standard and high intensity NDIS support?

High intensity daily personal activities are NDIS supports carrying clinical risk, such as complex bowel care, enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, catheter care and ventilation. Workers delivering them must meet the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors and be supervised by a qualified health practitioner. Standard supports, like personal care, meals and community access, carry no such requirement. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-guide/standard-vs-high-intensity-support

### Does the NDIS pay for a nurse to come to your home?

Yes. The NDIS funds registered nurses to deliver clinical care at home, including wound care, medication management, catheter and continence support, PEG feeding and tracheostomy care. It is usually funded under Core Supports or Capacity Building depending on the goal. First Priority Care provides AHPRA registered nurses across Queensland. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/nursing-service

### What is 24/7 complex care under the NDIS?

24/7 complex care is round the clock NDIS support for participants with high or complex clinical needs, delivered by trained support workers under registered nurse oversight. It covers active and sleepover night shifts, high intensity supports and clinical escalation. It suits participants who need someone available at any hour, every day. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/24-7-complex-care

### What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living is NDIS funding for the daily support you receive in your home, whether you share with others or live alone. SIL pays for the support hours, not your rent. It covers help with cooking, personal care, medication, household tasks and overnight support, matched to your assessed level of need. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/supported-independent-living-sil

### What is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?

Specialist Disability Accommodation is NDIS funding for purpose built housing designed for people with very high support needs. SDA pays for the building itself, not the support staff inside it. Only a small number of participants are eligible, and SDA usually sits alongside SIL funding, which covers the daily support. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/specialist-disability-accommodation-sda

### What are NDIS in-home services?

NDIS in-home services are supports delivered in your own home, including personal care such as showering and dressing, help with meals, medication prompting, cleaning, laundry and other daily living tasks. They are funded under Core Supports and are the most commonly used NDIS support. Your plan sets the hours. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/ndis-in-home-services

### What does NDIS community access cover?

NDIS community access funds one to one support and transport so you can take part in life outside your home, such as shopping, appointments, sport, classes, social groups and volunteering. It is funded under Core Supports. The activity itself is your own cost, while the support worker and travel are funded. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/community-access

### What is NDIS support coordination and do you need it?

Support coordination is NDIS funding for someone who helps you understand your plan, find and connect with providers, set up services and sort out problems. It is funded under Capacity Building and has to be listed in your plan. It is separate from plan management, which handles paying your invoices. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/support-coordination

### What is NDIS respite, or Short Term Accommodation?

Short Term Accommodation is the NDIS name for what used to be called respite. It funds a supported short stay away from home, from one night to a few weeks, covering accommodation, meals and personal care. It is funded under Core Supports, and most participants who access it receive 14 to 28 days a year. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/short-term-accommodation

### What is an Individualised Living Option (ILO)?

An Individualised Living Option is a flexible NDIS home and living support where you design the arrangement around how you want to live, instead of moving into an existing service. It is funded in two stages, exploration and design first, then the ongoing supports. ILO suits people who want a say in who they live with. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/individualised-living-options

### What NDIS support is available for psychosocial disability?

The NDIS funds psychosocial supports for people whose mental health condition has a substantial and ongoing impact on daily life. Support covers building routine, getting to appointments, social connection, daily living skills and recovery focused capacity building. It is funded under Core and Capacity Building, and works best with the same worker over time. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/mental-health-support

### Does the NDIS pay for transport?

Yes. The NDIS funds transport for participants who cannot use public transport safely or independently because of their disability. It is paid either as a regular transport allowance in Core Supports, or as provider delivered transport where a support worker drives you. The two work differently, so check which one your plan uses. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/services/disability-transport

### Is there a nurse-led NDIS provider in Brisbane?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Brisbane with AHPRA registered nurses on staff, based at Coorparoo and covering Inner Brisbane plus the north, south, east and west. Services include in-home support, nursing, high intensity daily personal activities, Supported Independent Living and community access. Registration ID 4050141489. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-brisbane

### Which NDIS providers cover Logan?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider covering Logan, from Logan Central and Springwood through to Beenleigh and the western suburbs. Support workers live locally, which matters across a council area this spread out. AHPRA registered nurses handle clinical supports such as wound care, PEG feeding and catheter care in participants' homes. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-logan

### Is there an NDIS provider in Ipswich with registered nurses?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Ipswich, covering the city centre, the eastern suburbs and the fast growing Springfield corridor. AHPRA registered nurses deliver clinical supports in the home, and support workers cover daily living and community access. Ipswich sits far enough from Brisbane that local staffing genuinely changes reliability. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-ipswich

### Who provides NDIS support on the Gold Coast?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider on the Gold Coast, covering the northern corridor, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Robina and Varsity, the southern end and the hinterland. Supports include community access, in-home care, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care, with AHPRA registered nurses on staff. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-gold-coast

### Is there an NDIS provider covering the Redlands?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider across Redland City, from Capalaba and Cleveland through to Victoria Point and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Island coverage is the part most providers quietly skip. AHPRA registered nurses deliver clinical supports at home, alongside daily living and community access. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-redlands

### Which NDIS providers operate on the Sunshine Coast?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider on the Sunshine Coast, covering Maroochydore, Caloundra, Buderim and Kawana, Noosa and the Nambour hinterland. Supports include in-home care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care. AHPRA registered nurses write the care plans and supervise high intensity supports. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-sunshine-coast

### Is there an NDIS provider in the Moreton Bay region?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider across Moreton Bay, covering Caboolture and Morayfield, North Lakes, the Redcliffe Peninsula, Pine Rivers and Bribie Island. It is one of Queensland's fastest growing regions, so capacity matters. AHPRA registered nurses deliver clinical supports in participants' homes. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-moreton-bay

### Are there NDIS providers in Townsville that take complex needs?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Townsville, covering the city centre, the northern suburbs and beaches, the western suburbs and the southern riverside. AHPRA registered nurses deliver high intensity supports including tracheostomy care, enteral feeding and complex wound care, which is often hard to source outside South East Queensland. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-townsville

### Is there a registered NDIS provider in Cairns?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Cairns, covering the city centre, the northern beaches, the southern and western suburbs and the surrounding areas. Supports include in-home care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care, with AHPRA registered nurses on staff rather than contracted in. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-cairns

### Which NDIS providers cover Mackay?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Mackay, covering the city centre, the northern beaches and suburbs, the southern and western areas and the surrounding district. AHPRA registered nurses deliver clinical supports at home. Regional coverage means fewer providers compete, so it is worth checking who actually has capacity. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-mackay

### Is there an NDIS provider in Rockhampton?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Rockhampton, covering the city centre, North Rockhampton, the south and west and the surrounding district. Supports include in-home care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care delivered by AHPRA registered nurses. Registration ID 4050141489. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-rockhampton

### Who provides nurse-led NDIS support in Toowoomba?

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider in Toowoomba, covering the city centre, the eastern and southern suburbs, the west and north and the surrounding Darling Downs. AHPRA registered nurses deliver clinical supports in the home, including medication management, wound care and continence support, alongside everyday daily living assistance. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-provider-toowoomba

### Is there an NDIS provider in Cleveland, QLD?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Cleveland 4163, the civic centre of Redland City. Supports are delivered in participants' homes across Cleveland and Raby Bay, so there is no travel to a clinic. AHPRA registered nurses cover clinical care, and support workers cover daily living and community access. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/cleveland

### Which NDIS providers cover Capalaba?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Capalaba 4157, at the western edge of Redland City where it meets Brisbane's eastern suburbs. That boundary position means participants can draw on both Redlands and Brisbane teams. Services include in-home care, nursing visits, Supported Independent Living and community access. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/capalaba

### Can I get NDIS support at home in Victoria Point?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Victoria Point 4165, on the southern shores of Moreton Bay. Support is delivered in the home, including personal care, community access and nurse-led clinical care. The peninsula setting means travel time matters, so workers are rostered from the Redlands rather than driven in from Brisbane. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/victoria-point

### Is there an NDIS provider in Thornlands?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Thornlands 4164, the residential belt between Cleveland and Victoria Point. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nursing delivered by AHPRA registered nurses. Thornlands sits central to the Redlands, so it is one of the easier areas for us to cover consistently. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/thornlands

### Who provides NDIS support in Wellington Point?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Wellington Point 4160, the narrow peninsula reaching into Moreton Bay. Support is delivered at home and in the community, including nurse-led clinical care. The single road in and out shapes scheduling, so shifts here are planned around travel rather than squeezed between other bookings. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/wellington-point

### Is there an NDIS provider in Alexandra Hills?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Alexandra Hills 4161, on the western edge of Redland City bordering Brisbane. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. The location gives participants ready access to both Redlands and Brisbane services. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/alexandra-hills

### Which NDIS providers cover Caboolture?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Caboolture 4510, the main service centre of northern Moreton Bay and home to Caboolture Hospital. That hospital matters here: our AHPRA registered nurses commonly pick up participants coming home after a stay, covering wound care, medication management and complex supports. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/caboolture

### Is there an NDIS provider in North Lakes?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in North Lakes 4509, a master-planned community and one of Queensland's fastest growing suburbs. Rapid growth means provider capacity gets stretched, so we roster local workers rather than travelling staff in. Supports include in-home care, community access and nurse-led clinical care. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/north-lakes

### Can I get NDIS support in Redcliffe?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Redcliffe 4020, on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The area has an older population than most of Moreton Bay, so demand skews towards clinical and personal care. AHPRA registered nurses deliver wound care, continence support and medication management in participants' homes. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/redcliffe

### Who provides NDIS support in Strathpine?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Strathpine 4500, the commercial centre of the Pine Rivers area. Its position between Brisbane and Caboolture makes it straightforward to staff consistently. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access, Supported Independent Living and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/strathpine

### Is there an NDIS provider in Morayfield?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Morayfield 4506, just south of Caboolture and the gateway to the northern Moreton Bay corridor. Supports are delivered at home and in the community, including personal care, transport and nurse-led clinical care. Caboolture Hospital is close, which helps with hospital discharge support. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/morayfield

### Which NDIS providers cover Narangba?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Narangba 4504, the established residential area between North Lakes and Morayfield. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nursing delivered by AHPRA registered nurses. Rail access to Brisbane makes community access goals more practical here than in outer parts of the region. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/narangba

### Is there an NDIS provider in Deception Bay?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Deception Bay 4508, on the southern Moreton Bay coastline between North Lakes and Redcliffe. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access and nurse-led clinical care at home. Workers are rostered locally so participants see the same faces week to week. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/deception-bay

### Is there an NDIS provider in Maroochydore?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Maroochydore 4558, the commercial and civic heart of the Sunshine Coast. The local health precinct makes coordination with treating teams simpler. AHPRA registered nurses deliver clinical supports at home, alongside personal care, community access and Supported Independent Living. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/maroochydore

### Which NDIS providers cover Caloundra?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Caloundra 4551, at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, transport and nurse-led clinical care. Caloundra's distance from the northern Sunshine Coast means local rostering matters, so shifts are covered from the southern end. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/caloundra

### Can I get NDIS support in Nambour?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Nambour 4560, the Sunshine Coast hinterland hub and home to Nambour Hospital. The area has a notable NDIS participant population and strong clinical demand. AHPRA registered nurses deliver wound care, medication management, continence support and hospital discharge support in the home. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/nambour

### Is there an NDIS provider in Buderim?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Buderim 4556, the elevated suburb above the Sunshine Coast. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. Buderim's hilly streets and older housing often raise access and manual handling questions, which a nursing assessment can work through. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/buderim

### Who provides NDIS support in Sippy Downs?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Sippy Downs 4556, home to the University of the Sunshine Coast. Younger participants here often have study and independence goals, so supports lean towards community access, capacity building and daily living skills, alongside in-home personal care and nurse-led clinical care where needed. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/sippy-downs

### Is there an NDIS provider in Noosa Heads?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Noosa Heads 4567, at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care. Noosa sits far enough north that provider choice thins out, so confirming capacity before you commit is worth the call. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/noosa-heads

### Is there an NDIS provider in Coorparoo?

First Priority Care is based in Coorparoo 4151, at 7 Main Avenue, which is our registered office. Participants in Coorparoo can visit us in person as well as receive support at home. Supports include personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/coorparoo

### Which NDIS providers cover Mount Gravatt?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Mount Gravatt 4122, an established and highly multicultural southern Brisbane suburb. Workers are matched for language and cultural fit where participants ask for it. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/mount-gravatt

### Can I get NDIS support in Chermside?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Chermside 4032, Brisbane's northern services hub and home to The Prince Charles Hospital. Proximity to that hospital makes Chermside a common area for nurse-led discharge support. AHPRA registered nurses deliver wound care, medication management and complex clinical supports at home. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/chermside

### Is there an NDIS provider in Wynnum?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Wynnum 4178, the bayside suburb on Brisbane's eastern fringe. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. The foreshore and local cafe strip make Wynnum practical for community access goals without long travel. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/wynnum

### Who provides NDIS support in Sunnybank?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Sunnybank 4109, one of Brisbane's most culturally distinctive suburbs with a large Chinese Australian community. Where participants prefer a worker who shares their language, we match for it. Supports include in-home personal care, community access and nurse-led clinical care. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/sunnybank

### Is there an NDIS provider in Carindale?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Carindale 4152, the residential eastern Brisbane suburb built around Westfield Carindale. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access, Supported Independent Living and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. The centre itself is a common destination for community access and daily living practice. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/carindale

### Which NDIS providers cover Indooroopilly?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Indooroopilly 4068, the leafy inner-west Brisbane suburb near the University of Queensland. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, capacity building and nurse-led clinical care. Rail and bus links make independent travel goals realistic for participants working towards them. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/indooroopilly

### Is there an NDIS provider in Beenleigh?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Beenleigh 4207, the civic hub of Logan's south-eastern corridor at the junction of the Pacific and Logan Motorways. Motorway access means workers reach participants quickly. Supports include personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/beenleigh

### Which NDIS providers cover Browns Plains?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Browns Plains 4118, a large residential and commercial centre in Logan's western growth corridor. Supports include in-home personal care, domestic assistance, community access and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. Local rostering keeps continuity of worker, which matters more here than provider size. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/browns-plains

### Can I get NDIS support in Springwood?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Springwood 4127, at the northern end of Logan City bordering Brisbane's southern suburbs. Its position on the Pacific Motorway makes it easy to staff from either direction. Supports include personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nurse-led clinical care. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/springwood

### Is there an NDIS provider in Springfield Lakes?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Springfield Lakes 4300, the centre of Greater Springfield and one of Queensland's fastest growing areas. Growth outpacing provider capacity is the common complaint here, so we confirm capacity before accepting a referral. Supports include in-home care, community access and nurse-led clinical care. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/springfield-lakes

### Who provides NDIS support in Goodna?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Goodna 4300, on the Brisbane and Ipswich boundary with rail access to both city centres. Participants here can reasonably draw on services in either direction. Supports include in-home personal care, community access, Supported Independent Living and nursing from AHPRA registered nurses. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/goodna

### Is there an NDIS provider in Redbank Plains?

First Priority Care provides NDIS support in Redbank Plains 4301, one of Ipswich's fastest growing suburbs west of Goodna. Supports include personal care, domestic assistance, community access and nurse-led clinical care at home. Workers are rostered from the Ipswich corridor so participants are not waiting on staff travelling from Brisbane. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/ndis-support/redbank-plains

### What is it like working as an NDIS nurse?

NDIS nursing is community nursing in people's homes, usually one nurse per visit, working to a care plan you often write yourself. It covers wound care, PEG feeding, catheter and stoma care, medication administration and complex bowel care, and it needs AHPRA registration plus an NDIS Worker Screening Check. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-nursing-jobs-queensland

### What do the new NDIS laws mean?

Parliament passed the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill on 19 August 2026 and the first changes start on 27 August 2026. They change plan reassessments, record keeping, compliance powers and how prices are set. Plans, supports and pricing continue as normal for now, and eligibility changes do not begin until January 2028. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/new-ndis-laws-2026-what-changes-and-when

### What is an NDIS continence assessment?

An NDIS continence assessment is a clinical assessment by a registered nurse, usually 60 to 90 minutes in your home, reviewing how your bladder and bowel are working. Its main purpose is to produce the written clinical evidence the NDIA requires before it will fund continence products such as pads and catheters. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-continence-assessment-explained

### What is NDIS respite care?

NDIS respite care is now called Short Term Accommodation, or STA. It funds a supported stay away from home, from one night up to a few weeks, and covers accommodation, meals, personal care and daily support. STA is funded under Core Supports and gives both the participant and their carers a planned break. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-respite-care-short-term-accommodation

### What is the difference between SIL and ILO?

SIL and ILO are both NDIS home and living supports, built differently. SIL funds rostered support in a home, often shared with others, with staff on site to a set roster. ILO funds a living arrangement you design yourself, around who you want to live with and how much support you actually want. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/sil-vs-ilo-ndis-difference

### What training does a high intensity NDIS support worker need?

High intensity NDIS supports such as PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, ventilation, complex bowel care and subcutaneous injections must be delivered by workers trained and assessed against the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors, with registered nurse oversight. Completing training is not enough on its own, competency has to be assessed and kept current. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-high-intensity-support-worker-training

### How do you get SDA funding in Queensland?

To get SDA funding you need evidence of extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, an SDA housing assessment from a suitable allied health professional, and a home and living goal in your plan. The NDIA then decides your SDA design category, building type and location before funding is included. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/how-to-get-sda-funding-ndis-queensland

### How do you find a registered NDIS provider in Brisbane?

Search the NDIS Provider Finder on ndis.gov.au or in the myplace portal, which list every registered provider by location and support type. Check the provider on the NDIS Commission register, confirm they deliver the supports you actually need, then ask about response times, staff continuity and clinical oversight before signing anything. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/find-ndis-provider-brisbane

### What is Supported Independent Living under the NDIS?

Supported Independent Living is NDIS funding for help with daily tasks in your home, such as cooking, personal care, medication and overnight support. SIL pays for the support hours, not your rent or the house itself. Funding is set by your assessed need and by how many people you live with. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-is-supported-independent-living-sil-ndis

### What NDIS support can you get after leaving hospital?

After a hospital stay, NDIS participants can access nursing for wound care and medication reconciliation, extra personal care hours, and support coordination to restart or rearrange services. The first two weeks carry the highest readmission risk, so ask for clinical oversight rather than support work alone. Existing plan funding can often be used flexibly. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/coming-home-from-hospital-ndis-support

### Can you change NDIS providers?

Yes. Changing NDIS provider is your right and you do not have to give a reason. Check the notice period in your service agreement, commonly 14 days, give written notice, and line up the new provider before finishing with the old one. Your NDIS funding belongs to you, not to the provider. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/switching-ndis-providers-how-it-works

### What does nurse-led NDIS care actually mean?

Nurse led NDIS care means a registered nurse writes the care plan, trains and supervises the support workers, and reviews the participant clinically over time. That is different from a provider that simply employs nurses for individual tasks. It matters most for complex needs, hospital discharge, and anyone whose health can change quickly. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-nurse-led-ndis-care-means

### How do you choose an NDIS provider in Queensland?

Choose an NDIS provider by checking four things: whether they are registered and for which supports, whether they can genuinely deliver your specific needs, how they cover staff absences so you keep the same workers, and what notice period their agreement sets. Ask for all four in writing before you sign. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/choosing-ndis-support-queensland-guide

### How do you prepare for an NDIS plan review?

Prepare for an NDIS plan review by gathering current reports from your therapists and nurses, tracking what funding you used and what ran short, and writing down goals for the year ahead. Bring evidence of anything that has changed. The review decides your next plan, so unreported needs usually go unfunded. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-plan-review-how-to-prepare

### What does an NDIS nurse do?

An NDIS nurse delivers clinical care in the participant's home, including wound care, medication management, catheter and continence care, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care and health monitoring. They also write clinical care plans, train and supervise support workers in high intensity supports, and provide the reports the NDIA needs for funding. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-does-an-ndis-nurse-do

### What is the difference between a support coordinator and a plan manager?

A support coordinator helps you understand your plan, find providers and set up services. A plan manager handles the money, paying provider invoices and tracking your budget. They are funded separately, do different jobs, and you can have one, both or neither depending on what is written in your NDIS plan. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/support-coordinator-vs-plan-manager-ndis

### Am I eligible for the NDIS?

You may be eligible for the NDIS if you are under 65, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have a permanent disability that substantially reduces your ability to do everyday activities without support. You apply with an Access Request Form plus evidence from your treating health professionals. The NDIA decides within 21 days. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/am-i-eligible-for-the-ndis-queensland

### How does NDIS funding work?

NDIS funding is split into three budgets. Core Supports covers everyday help such as personal care, community access and transport, and is the most flexible. Capacity Building funds therapy, support coordination and skill building, and is fixed by category. Capital funds equipment and home modifications, and can only be spent on what is listed. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/understanding-your-ndis-plan-budgets

### What is psychosocial disability under the NDIS?

Psychosocial disability is the term the NDIS uses for the everyday functional impact of a mental health condition, rather than the diagnosis itself. To be eligible, the impact has to be substantial and likely to be lifelong. Funded supports focus on routine, daily living skills, social connection and recovery, not clinical treatment. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-psychosocial-disability-support-explained

### What is NDIS support coordination?

Support coordination is NDIS funding for a person who helps you turn your plan into actual services. They explain your budgets, find and compare providers, set up service agreements and step in when something goes wrong. It is funded under Capacity Building and only available if it is written into your plan. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/what-is-ndis-support-coordination

### What is NDIS community access?

NDIS community access is funding for support to take part in activities outside your home, such as shopping, appointments, sport, classes, social groups, volunteering and work experience. It pays for the support worker and the travel, not the cost of the activity itself. It is funded under Core Supports. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-community-access-explained

### How does NDIS transport funding work?

NDIS transport funding comes in two forms. A transport allowance is paid into your Core Supports at one of three levels, based on how much you travel for work, study or community activity. Provider delivered transport is billed per trip when a support worker drives you. Most plans use one or the other. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-transport-funding-explained

### What is a functional capacity assessment for the NDIS?

A functional capacity assessment is a report by an occupational therapist or other allied health professional describing what you can and cannot do day to day, and what support you need. The NDIA uses it as evidence when deciding access, funding levels and plan reviews. It looks at function, not diagnosis. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/functional-capacity-assessment-ndis

### Does the NDIS cover wound care at home?

Yes. The NDIS funds registered nurses to deliver wound care at home when the wound relates to your disability, covering assessment, dressing changes, monitoring for infection and a written wound management plan. It is usually funded under Core Supports or Capacity Building. Wounds from an unrelated acute illness normally sit with the health system. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/ndis-wound-care-at-home

### How do you choose the right NDIS support worker?

Choose an NDIS support worker by checking three things beyond qualifications: whether they have the specific skills your supports need, whether their availability matches your routine week to week, and whether you actually get on with them. Ask to meet before the first shift, and ask who covers when they are away. Source: https://firstprioritycare.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-ndis-support-worker

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