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6 October 2025
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Queensland Community Services vs Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)
Many people in Queensland confuse Queensland Community Services (QCS) with the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS). While both aim to help people live independently and stay connected, they are completely separate.
This article explains the difference and helps you find the right type of support.
Queensland community services can direct you to right direction and provide suggestions on accessing NDIS funding for the disability support services you need.
What Is the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)?
The Queensland Community Support Scheme is a Queensland Government program designed for people who:
Are under 65 years old (or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people),
Do not qualify for the NDIS, and
Need low-intensity, short-term support to remain living safely at home.
QCSS provides practical help such as personal care, household assistance, light yard maintenance, and community access.
It does not offer clinical or high-level disability supports.
For more details or to apply, visit the official Queensland Government website:
👉 Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)
Who We Are: Queensland Community Services (QCS)
Queensland Community Services (QCS) is an independent, NDIS-registered provider based in Queensland.
We offer a wide range of disability and community supports — including personal care, community participation, household assistance, and nursing care — tailored to each person’s goals and lifestyle.
We focus on choice, flexibility, and person-centred care, helping individuals live with dignity and independence.
Important Note
Queensland Community Services is not a provider under the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS).
If you wish to use our services, you will need either:
NDIS funding, or
Private (self-funded) payment options.
Key Difference at a Glance
| Queensland Community Services (QCS) | Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent NDIS-registered provider | Queensland Government-funded program |
| Eligibility | NDIS participants or self-funded clients | People not eligible for NDIS, under 65 |
| Supports | Disability, community, and nursing supports | Basic home and community assistance |
| Funding Source | NDIS plan or private payment | Government-funded (free for eligible clients) |
Choosing the Right Option
If you don’t have NDIS funding, QCSS may be able to help you access low-level supports through the Queensland Government.
If you do have NDIS funding (or wish to self-fund), Queensland Community Services can provide flexible, tailored support designed around your individual needs.
Need More Information?
Learn more about our services: www.qcos.com.au
Learn more about QCSS: Queensland Government QCSS page
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Queensland Community Services, Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)
About Us
Queensland Community Services is a trusted provider of comprehensive disability and nursing care services, dedicated to enhancing the well-being and independence of individuals. With a person-centered approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality support, we strive to meet the unique needs of each client while fostering dignity and respect.
