Home care providers in Thursday Island, QLD
2 home care providers based in Thursday Island, from the Australian Government service list.
Outer Islands Hacc
Torres Strait Aged Care Association
What the official data says about home care in Thursday Island
Thursday Island has 2 home care services based locally. Widening the search to 30 km brings the total to 2, which is the realistic pool most families choose from.
Who runs the services in Thursday Island
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Torres Strait Island Regional Council (1 service here)Torres Strait Home for the Aged Association Inc (1 service here)
What it costs to get care at home near Thursday Island
Under Support at Home, the government sets a quarterly budget based on your assessed needs, running from about $11,010.01 to $80,137.12 a year (as at 1 July 2026). Clinical care such as nursing is fully funded. You contribute a share of everyday and independence services, and providers servicing Thursday Island set their own hourly rates, so it is worth comparing two or three.
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Get care options for Thursday IslandNearby areas
New Mapoon (1, 37 km)Bamaga (1, 40 km)Mapoon (1, 220 km)Weipa (1, 232 km)Napranum (1, 237 km)Aurukun (1, 313 km)Coen (1, 389 km)Pormpuraaw (1, 485 km)Kowanyama (1, 547 km)Cooktown (1, 636 km)
Common questions about home care in Thursday Island
How many home care providers are there in Thursday Island?
2 home care services are based in Thursday Island on the current national service list. Widening to 30 km gives 2 options in total.
How much does home care in Thursday Island cost?
Your costs depend on your assessed Support at Home classification and your income and assets. Clinical care is fully government funded. You contribute a share of independence and everyday living services, and hourly rates vary between providers servicing Thursday Island, so compare two or three before committing.
Do I have to choose a provider in Thursday Island itself?
No. Providers set their own service areas and many cover a wide region, so a provider based in a neighbouring suburb may well service Thursday Island. Always confirm coverage directly.
What is the first step to arranging care in Thursday Island?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist providers while you wait.