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First Priority Care

Registered NDIS Provider · 4-J8DTEN1

NDIS Provider in Cairns

First Priority Care is a registered NDIS provider (Registration ID 4-J8DTEN1) delivering nurse-led disability support across Cairns and the Far North. Our support workers and AHPRA-registered nurses are based locally, from the city centre out to the northern beaches and the southern corridor, so participants receive consistent, reliable care from people who actually live in the region. We support complex clinical needs alongside everyday daily living right across greater Cairns.

  • AHPRA-registered nurses on staff
  • Audited against NDIS Practice Standards
  • 32+ locations covered
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A First Priority Care worker supporting an NDIS participant in Cairns

NDIS Reg ID

4-J8DTEN1

Clinical team

AHPRA-registered nurses on staff

Cairns coverage

32+ locations across the region

Response

Reply within 1 business hour

Cairns service area

Local teams across Cairns.

We don't have a Cairns office, but our care teams live and work across the region. So the support you get on the Cairns comes from people who genuinely know the area.

Local knowledge

NDIS support across Cairns and the Far North

Cairns stretches from the city centre out along the northern beaches, from Trinity Beach to Palm Cove, and south through Edmonton and Gordonvale. It is the gateway to the Far North, the tropics bring a real wet season, and travel can be slow, so genuinely local support makes a difference. Our workers and nurses are based across Cairns, so attendance stays reliable whatever the weather.

Cairns Hospital anchors clinical care for the region, and our AHPRA-registered nurses visit participants at home for wound care, medication, PEG and catheter support, so a hospital stay does not break your continuity of care. If Supported Independent Living or SDA in Cairns is on your mind, we are happy to explain how it works and what is around.

What support often looks like in Cairns

A common Cairns arrangement is in-home support plus community access for a participant around Edmonton or the northern beaches, with a nurse visit added for anyone with clinical needs. Local faces who know the region, and a coordinator who keeps everyone in the loop.

Our services

NDIS services we deliver in Cairns

Personalised support to help you live independently and achieve your goals. Funded by your NDIS plan.

Nursing Services

Registered nurses delivering clinical care in your home.

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NDIS In-Home Services

Personal care, domestic help and daily living support.

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24/7 Complex Care

Round-the-clock support for high and complex needs.

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Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Daily support in shared or individual accommodation.

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Community Access

Transport and one-on-one support in your community.

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Short Term Accommodation (Respite)

Supported short-stay accommodation: STA replaced what was called respite.

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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

Purpose-built homes for very high support needs.

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Support Coordination

Helping you make the most of your NDIS plan.

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Disability Transport

Accessible, reliable transport for NDIS participants.

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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Consistent, compassionate support for participants with psychosocial disability.

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Locations we serve

Supporting participants across Cairns

32+ locations covered, with consistent local teams across the region.

  • Central Cairns

    Cairns City, Cairns North, Parramatta Park, Bungalow, Portsmith, Manunda, Westcourt

  • Northern Beaches

    Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Smithfield, Yorkeys Knob, Holloways Beach, Trinity Park

  • Southern Suburbs

    Edmonton, Mount Sheridan, Bentley Park, White Rock, Woree, Bayview Heights

  • Western Suburbs

    Redlynch, Brinsmead, Kanimbla, Mooroobool, Earlville, Whitfield

  • Surrounds

    Gordonvale, Stratford, Freshwater, Aeroglen, Edge Hill

Not sure if we cover your area? Call 1800 402 205 or send us a message.

Common questions

Cairns FAQs

Quick answers about NDIS support in Cairns. Can't see your question? Call 1800 402 205.

Do you have NDIS support workers based in Cairns?
Yes. Our Cairns support workers and registered nurses are locally based, from the city to the northern beaches, so you're not waiting on staff travelling from the south. Local teams mean reliable attendance and carers who know Far North Queensland.
Can you provide nursing care in Cairns homes?
Yes. Our AHPRA-registered nurses deliver in-home clinical care across Cairns including wound care, PEG and tube feeding, catheter management, medication administration and complex care oversight.
How quickly can services start in Cairns?
Most participants start within 5–10 business days of a completed intake, with every enquiry acknowledged within one business hour. Call 1800 402 205.
Ready when you are

Let's build a Cairns care plan that works for you.

Speak with our care team about your NDIS plan, your goals, and how we can help.

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