Participating in your local community is important for your wellbeing. We provide transport and accompaniment so you can attend appointments, socialise, and build skills with confidence.
Support to Go Where You Want
Our team supports you to maintain social connections and pursue your personal goals outside the house. We provide the transport and accompaniment you need to engage with your community on your own terms.
- Social Activities: Assistance attending clubs, movies, or visiting friends to stay connected.
- Shopping & Errands: Support with grocery shopping, banking, and navigating the shops with ease.
- Medical Appointments: Reliable transport to GPs and specialists with a companion to take notes.
- Skill Building: Support to learn how to use public transport and navigate local facilities.
- Exercise & Wellness: Accompaniment to the gym, pool, or for a walk in the park.
Support to Go Where You Want
Our team supports social connections and personal goals outside the home. A local caregiver provides transport and accompaniment for community access and community participation.
- Social outings, clubs and visits with friends
- Shopping, banking and everyday errands
- Transport and companionship for medical appointments
- Exercise, skill building and community activities
Support to go where you want
Transport and accompaniment so you can engage with your community on your own terms.
Community access right across
Ingham
Our caregivers live and work locally, so care at home is never far away, anywhere in Ingham.
- Townsville
- Kirwan
- Bluewater
- Magnetic Island
- Charters Towers
- Home Hill
- Ayr
- Brandon
- Giru
- Deeragun
- Belgian Gardens
- Stuart
- Pimlico
- Aitkenvale
- Kelso
- Majors Creek
- Cardwell
- Ingham
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Community access in Ingham:
How we can help
Do you provide transport?
Yes. Your support worker drives you or travels with you to appointments, social visits, shopping and more, and can sit in at appointments to take notes so nothing is missed.
Is this just a taxi service?
No, it is much more. A taxi driver drops you at the kerb. Your caregiver assists you from your front door, helps you into the car, stays with you during the activity if you wish, helps with mobility or bathroom breaks, and makes sure you are settled safely back at home afterwards.
Can I go to evening events?
Yes. Our services are available 24/7, so if you want to attend a wedding, a concert or a family dinner in the evening, we can arrange support to get you there and back safely.
Will the caregiver stay with me?
That is entirely up to you. Some clients prefer their caregiver to stay with them for company and conversation throughout the activity. Others prefer to be dropped off and collected again at a set time. We adapt to your preference.
Delivering a WOW Customer Experience
I honestly can’t speak highly enough of the incredible team at Nurse Next Door. From the moment they started caring for my grandparents, they went above and beyond in every possible way. No task was ever too big or too small — their carers showed up every day with kindness, compassion, and a level of care that truly made them feel like part of our family. Behind the scenes, Erica and Brendan made everything so easy to manage — always available, always approachable, and genuinely invested in helping us navigate things. It’s rare to come across a team of people who care so deeply about what they do, and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional care for their loved ones.
Rachel Fabbro
Gloria Levis
We as family are very Happy and blessed to find a service provider that really cares and supports and understands our family needs we are very grateful. To have NDD. Thank you..
Catherine Berry
very friendly staff and looks after patients at home . I'm very satisfied with their work .
neil
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nurse Next Door Townsville to support a number of NDIS participants, and my experience with their team has been consistently outstanding. They genuinely care about the people they work with, and that dedication shows in every interaction. The staff are well trained, professional, and compassionate, which makes a real difference in the quality of care delivered. Both participants and their representatives have expressed how happy they are with the services they receive, noting the reliability, respect, and personalised support provided. Nurse Next Door Townsville demonstrates a strong commitment to person‑centred care and consistently delivers services that meet the needs of those they support.
Stacey Atkinson
The team from Nurse Next Door have been amazing in helping to support my husband Russell as we navigate through Russell's disability needs.. We can't fault their level of care, empathy and just honest to goodness kindness and understanding of his needs, frustrations and quest for improving quality of both our lives. Both Russell and I highly recommend this service.
Linda Lewis
Sinse engaging Nurse Next Door - Brendan Arboit and his Team as the service provider to deliver NDIS supports to my 3 brothers , the experience of finally recieving a service that is highly committed to the people it serves is truely a blessing. Considering past experiences with NDIS service providers, NnD go above and beyond expections to deliver a well organised and effective support service to indivuals and their Families navigating and engaged in the highly complex NDIS system. NnD support staff are well equipped to ensure the supports provided meet the needs of the consumer towards empowering their choice and control , self reliance and independence while maintaining their individual Social, Health and Wellbeing. The support staff are well informed, client focused, very compassionate and dedicated people specifically selected to accommodate the consumer preferences. NnD whole of service is quality guaranteered. I would refer Nurse Next Door to anyone who requires a qualified compassionate service in the NDIS and Aged Care sectors. I would like to Thank you Nurse Next Door for making the dark finally have glimmers of light xxx Much Respect Always from The Huxley Family , Charters Towers QLD 4820 Australia
Jennifer Huxley
We have had an exceptionally positive experience with Nurse Next Door and cannot speak highly enough of the care provided to our daughter. Brendan, Erica, and the entire team consistently deliver a high standard of care, with genuine attention to every aspect of our daughter’s needs. The carers are professional, compassionate, and respectful, and they integrate seamlessly into our family home in a way that makes everyone feel supported and at ease. Communication has been outstanding. Brendan and Erica are efficient, approachable, and always just a message away if we have questions or need guidance. The staffing team is equally impressive — prompt, flexible, and incredibly accommodating. Even when changes are required at short notice, they always ensure care is covered, which has been invaluable for our family. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support, reliability, and kindness shown to our daughter and to us as a family. The level of service and care provided has made a meaningful difference in our lives, and we cannot thank the team enough.
Tamara Briant
Nurse Next Door is a valuable company for our aging population and district in general. This team employs experienced carers that, in my family's time of need, helped to facilitate a diagnosis that was crucial to our loved one. This enabled us to prepare treatment. Nurse Next Door are providers as well as carers, which makes the administration of care easier on the family. This is a relief when navigating the confusion involved with understanding what is available for the level of care required. Our family member was specifically diagnosed with a disease which ensured further funding was sourced so that they may stay at home to feel secure. Our experience was beautifully managed with this company. End of life care is a particularly challenging time for the people involved. Nurse Next Door were there every step of the way. I can't recommend or thank them enough. In memory of Mum XO
Marni Hine
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Why Nurse Next Door?
Quality Home Care That’s Personal and Professional
Every Care Plan is thoughtfully crafted, and every Caregiver is meticulously chosen to meet your needs.
Quality Home Care That’s Personal and Professional
We Match You with Your Perfect Caregiver
We hand-pick the right person from our trusted team of Caregivers based on your needs, preferences and personality.
We Match You with Your Perfect Caregiver
Reliable Care with Our Attendance Monitoring System
Our activity monitoring system closely monitors every visit to ensure Caregivers arrive on time and schedules run smoothly.
Reliable Care with Our Attendance Monitoring System
Qualified & Insured Caregivers You Can Trust
Our Caregivers and Nurses are licensed, insured and highly qualified, with a minimum of two years’ experience.
Qualified & Insured Caregivers You Can Trust
We Aim to Provide You The Same Caregiver Everytime
We want you to see a familiar face every visit. Your perfect match Caregiver will learn your routines and favorite foods.
We Aim to Provide You The Same Caregiver Everytime
24/7 Live Calling Support
Speak with a real person in 30 seconds or less every time you call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
24/7 Live Calling Support
Comprehensive Care at Every Age
Our services range from elder care to daily living support for people of all ages. Quality care, regardless of age.
Comprehensive Care at Every Age
