Refer participants to community and social participation in Townsville City, QLD
Community and Social Participation covers support for NDIS participants to engage in social, community, and civic activities.
Refer to community and social participation
- 18 registered providers in Townsville City
- Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
- Free, no obligation
Takes about 30 seconds.
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Heart For Care Disability Services
Townsville City, QLD and 53 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Avoca, QLD · Banks Creek, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Bunya, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Caboolture South, QLD · +41 more
Specialises in Personal care · Social support · Support coordination
Understanding the unique needs of the Townsville community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of disability support services designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life for participants. From daily personal assistance to specialised care, Heart For Care Disability Services strives to deliver person-centred support tailored to each client's goals.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Maweja Super Care Pty Ltd
Townsville City, QLD and 33 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Collingwood Park, QLD · Durack, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Fortitude Valley, QLD · Gatton, QLD · Goodna, QLD · Hamilton, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Inala, QLD · +21 more
Specialises in Personal care · Transport · Domestic assistance
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Connect Coordination QLD
Townsville City, QLD and 4 othersAlso servesBrisbane City, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · North Lakes, QLD · The Gap, QLD
Specialises in Personal care · Supported independent living · Social support
Connect Coordination QLD is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive disability support services to individuals in Townsville City, QLD. Understanding the unique needs of the Townsville community, the provider offers a range of essential services designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Welfare Worker
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Bluetree Care Pty Ltd
Townsville City, QLD and 39 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Caboolture South, QLD · Caloundra, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Clinton, QLD · Collingwood Park, QLD · +27 more
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Respite care
Bluetree Care Pty Ltd is a leading NDIS registered provider dedicated to delivering high-quality disability support services to the residents of Townsville City, QLD. Understanding the unique needs of the Townsville community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life. From daily personal assistance to community engagement, Bluetree Care Pty Ltd strives to foster independence and inclusion for every individual.
How we verified this provider
Hopesway Support Services
Townsville City, QLD and 17 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Avoca, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Caloundra West, QLD · Coomera, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Highfields, QLD · Inala, QLD · Mackay, QLD · Mount Abundance, QLD · Murarrie, QLD · +5 more
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
As a trusted partner for NDIS participants, the provider offers a range of supports designed to foster independence, enhance community participation, and improve overall quality of life. Head Office understands the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and strives to provide person-centred care tailored to each participant's goals.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Aboriginal Health Worker, Cleaner, Developmental Educators
NQ Multi-Care
Townsville City, QLD and 4 othersAlso servesAitkenvale, QLD · Ayr, QLD · Cairns North, QLD · Vincent, QLD
Specialises in Specialist disability accommodation · Personal care · Domestic assistance
Understanding the unique needs of the community, the provider offers a wide array of supports designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life for individuals with disability. From daily personal care to complex life skills development, NQ Multi-Care is committed to person-centred approaches.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Pro Care Assist Support Services Pty Ltd
Townsville City, QLD and 2 othersAlso servesBundaberg West, QLD · Mackay, QLD
Specialises in Podiatry
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
EC Care Support Services
Townsville City, QLD and 4 othersAlso servesAitkenvale, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Cairns City, QLD · Woody Point, QLD
Specialises in Equipment hire
EC Care Support Services is a leading registered NDIS provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in Townsville City. As a trusted local partner, they offer a comprehensive suite of disability support services designed to empower participants and foster independence within the vibrant community of Townsville City.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Social Worker
One Stop Support Services
Townsville City, QLD and 3 othersAlso servesCoomera, QLD · Mackay, QLD · Parramatta Park, QLD
Specialises in Personal care
One Stop Support Services is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support to the residents of Townsville City, QLD. Understanding the unique needs of the local community, the provider offers a comprehensive range of services designed to foster independence, enhance quality of life, and promote community engagement for NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Social Worker
Reliance Caring
Townsville City, QLD and 10 othersAlso servesBallina, NSW · Douglas, QLD · Eight Mile Plains, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Ormeau, QLD · Ormeau Hills, QLD · Pimpama, QLD · Robina, QLD · Southport, QLD · Yatala, QLD
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider offers a comprehensive range of supports designed to foster independence, enhance community participation, and improve overall quality of life for NDIS participants in Townsville City.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
About Townsville City, QLD
Population
2,910
Median household income
$49,088 p.a.
Local government area
Townsville (City)
Providers listed
18
Townsville City sits within the Townsville (City) local government area in QLD. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How providers are verified
When you refer a participant through MD Home Care, you are referring to a provider cross-checked against the official Australian registers. Here is what is verified before a provider appears in the directory.
NDIS register cross-check
Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval status
Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.
Source: Department of Health and Aged CareABN verification
Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 18 community and social participation providers in Townsville City by NDIS registration group. We verify registration status against the NDIS Provider Register.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, engagement with the platform (claimed listings rank higher), and subscription tier. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. We do not accept payment for higher rankings.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Community and Social Participation in Townsville City
Community and Social Participation covers support for NDIS participants to engage in social, community, and civic activities. This includes one-on-one community access, social skill building, group outings, and support to attend appointments and activities. Providers must hold the Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities registration group.
Of the 18 community and social participation providers in Townsville City, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have verified their listing on MD Home Care. Providers in this area cover 15 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 18 providers in Townsville City, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Community and Social Participation in the Townsville Region
North Queensland's CBD. Military base influence nearby. Growing university and healthcare sectors. Tropical lifestyle.
The Strand has accessible pathways. CBD area is generally flat. Castle Hill has limited accessibility. Hot tropical climate.
Nearest Hospital
Townsville University Hospital
Local Council
Townsville City Council
Public Transport
TransLink buses, Limited services, car-dependent city
Community and Social Participation Pricing in Townsville City
The following NDIS price limits apply to community and social participation in Townsville City under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 04_104_0125_6_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Weekday Daytime | $70.23 per hour |
| 04_105_0125_6_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Saturday | $98.83 per hour |
| 04_106_0125_6_1 | Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Sunday | $127.43 per hour |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Community and Social Participation Covers
The Community and Social Participation registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
One-on-One Community Access
Individual support to attend community activities, appointments, social events, shopping, and recreational activities. The worker accompanies the participant and provides the level of support needed to participate.
Social Skill Building
Structured support to develop social skills, build relationships, and increase confidence in social settings. Often combined with community access activities.
Community Group Activities
Supported participation in existing community groups, clubs, and programs. The worker helps the participant engage rather than running a separate disability-specific program.
Appointment Support
Assistance attending medical appointments, government services, and other community appointments. Includes support during the appointment and transport where funded.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for community and social participation in Townsville City.
A participant's goal is to join a local sports club but needs initial support to attend sessions, learn the routines, and build relationships with other members. Refer to a provider who focuses on community inclusion rather than segregated activities.
A participant with psychosocial disability is socially isolated and needs regular community outings to build confidence. Start with 1:1 support and work toward reducing support hours as the participant becomes more independent.
A participant wants to volunteer at a local organisation. Refer to a community participation provider who can support the initial setup, training period, and gradual withdrawal of support.
What to Expect After Referral
Good community participation providers start by understanding the participant's interests, goals, and current social networks. They then identify appropriate community activities and develop a plan for building independence over time. Expect the provider to document progress toward participation goals, not just log hours of support delivered.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a community and social participation provider may not be delivering quality services.
Provider running only segregated, disability-specific group activities rather than supporting community inclusion
No plan for reducing support over time as the participant builds skills
Activities chosen based on provider convenience rather than participant interests
No goal tracking or progress documentation
Provider billing community access hours when the participant is actually attending a group centre program
How Community and Social Participation Works with Other Supports
Community Participation connects with Transport (getting to and from activities), Daily Personal Activities (personal care support during outings), and Employment (community participation can be a stepping stone toward employment). Consider whether the participant's community access goals could be better achieved through Innovative Community Participation if traditional approaches are not working.
How to Refer a Participant for Community and Social Participation
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 4
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Community and Social Participation
Match the participant's interests and goals with the provider's program offerings. Ask about group sizes, staff-to-participant ratios, and whether the provider can accommodate specific needs (mobility, communication, behavioural). For participants building independence, look for providers that offer a graduated support model with decreasing hours over time.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for community and social participation. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Townsville City and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Townsville region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Queensland NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All community and social participation providers in Townsville City must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Queensland.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.