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
North Lakes
Our caregivers live and work locally, so care at home is never far away, anywhere in North Lakes.
- Milton
- Toowong
- Indooroopilly
- Brookfield
- Pullenvale
- The Gap
- Ashgrove
- Mt Coo-tha
- Samford Valley
- Bridgemen Downs
- Albany Creek
- Eatons Hill
- Bray Park
- Kallangur
- Narangba
- North Lakes
- Bald Hills
- Redcliffe
- Scarborough
- Petrie
- Deception Bay
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Community access in North Lakes:
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
We have been supported by Nurse Next Door for over two years now, and I truly don’t have enough words to express how grateful we are for the care they have given our son. Each and every support worker has shown such genuine kindness, professionalism, and compassion. They have not only supported him with his evening medications, but have taken a real interest in who he is as a person — encouraging his interests, like his artwork, and making him feel seen, valued, and understood. As a parent, there is nothing more important than knowing your child feels safe, supported, and cared for — and this team has given us that peace of mind every single day. The warmth and respect they show goes far beyond what is expected, and it truly means the world to our family. We also deeply appreciate the clear weekly rosters, which bring consistency and reassurance to our routine. We are incredibly thankful for the beautiful care and connection they bring into our home, and would wholeheartedly recommend Nurse Next Door to any family looking for truly compassionate support.
Olga Blake McKenzie
"Mum was smiling when we returned home and Wendy was able to easily chat with us and let us know how the afternoon/evening progressed" (1/12/23)
andrew duggan
Most staff very good a couple of older careers seem to go through the motion, but generally much better than the others in this area.
John Dent
Nurse Next Door is a respectful and well organised service provider. They prioritise and provide a quality service to their participants. Staff are well trained and supported.
Kehinde Marius
As a Support Coordinator, I meet so many providers — but every now and then, a team comes along that genuinely restores your faith in what caring for others should look like. Nurse Next Door has been one of those rare experiences for me. Their support workers don’t just “complete tasks.” They show up with heart. I’ve seen them bring comfort on the hardest days, celebrate the small wins, and treat clients with a level of gentleness and respect that can’t be taught — it has to come from real compassion. They communicate openly, listen deeply, and never make participants feel like a number on a roster. Instead, they make people feel safe, valued, and truly seen. For families who have struggled to find consistency or kindness in care, Nurse Next Door has been a breath of fresh air. Watching how they walk alongside participants — especially those with complex needs — has reminded me why I chose this field. Their dedication doesn’t just support clients; it brings peace, dignity, and moments of joy back into people’s lives. 💗 I wholeheartedly recommend Nurse Next Door to anyone needing support that comes from a place of genuine care and humanity.
Linda Jones
"Met all our needs, with a friendly, reliable and totally capable worker" (14/9/24)
Connor Duggan
Nurse next door values its employees and are always willing to go above and beyond with their care
Jade Burrows
Nurse Next Door have lovely staff that are very helpful and reliable. The always go the further mile to ensure I am cared for.
citrine citrine
Supportive and approachable team who are passionate about providing safe and quality care to clients whilst cultivating a positive team culture.
Samantha Murphys
Nurse next door has been and is only the place to be with. There staff are experienced and do there upmost to take it to the next level. They take that extra mile for you, they actually care about their purpose of making lives better. You could not fault there service's or ability to get the job done. Staff are experienced friendly and have a passion to provide a high quality of service to WOW you.
Judi Campbell
Sophie Dalton
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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
