Community Nursing Care

Professional clinical care delivered at home by registered nurses, managing complex wounds, medications, and health monitoring.

What is community nursing

Community nursing is clinical care delivered in your home by a qualified nurse.

It is not basic personal care. It is not a support worker with a training certificate. It is nursing,the same standard of clinical care you would receive in a hospital or clinic, brought to you.

Community nursing is for NDIS participants who have complex health needs that require ongoing clinical oversight. This includes people managing chronic conditions, recovering from surgery or a hospital stay, or living with high-intensity support needs.

How we support your clinical care

Managing a complex condition, or coming home after a hospital stay, is hard enough. The last thing you need is a care system that adds to that load.

Community nursing done well isn't a compromise. It's safer, less disruptive, and better for long-term recovery than facility-based care. And for many participants, it's what makes staying home possible at all.

We bring qualified, experienced nurses to your door. They work alongside your existing medical team, follow your treatment plan, and adapt as your needs change. You don't start from scratch every visit, you have a nurse who knows you.

Our community nursing services

Complex medical care

PEG and enteral feeding, complex bowel care, severe dysphagia management, and stoma care.

Respiratory support

Ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and ongoing respiratory monitoring.

Wound and injection management

Complex wound care, tissue viability assessments, and subcutaneous injection administration. Documented at every visit.

Health monitoring and medication

Medication management, diabetes care, and monitoring of vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, blood glucose. Consistent oversight so changes are caught early.

Catheter and continence

Urinary catheter management and continence support, delivered with discretion and respect.

Our clinical standards

Here is what SA Holistic Care does to make sure your nursing care is safe, consistent, and clinically sound.

  • All nursing care managed or directly overseen by AHPRA Registered Nurses
  • Individualised care plans developed with your medical team
  • Clinical assessments documented at intake and at every significant change in condition
  • Incident reporting and escalation protocols in place
  • Health education provided to participants and families
  • How to get started

    Our process is designed to make it easy for you to start with us

    1

    A conversation about your needs

    Call us, submit an enquiry , or book a free consultation. Tell us your current situation, your routine, and what's most important to get right.


    2

    Assessment and care plan

    We conduct a thorough health assessment and work with you and your doctors to build a care plan that's safe, specific, and realistic.


    3

    Nursing care begins

    Care starts on a schedule that suits your routine.


    FAQ's

    Common questions

    Most frequently asked questions about our Community Nursing Care service

    Is community nursing covered by my NDIS plan?

    Community nursing is funded under registration group 0114 in your NDIS plan. It sits within your Capacity Building or Core Supports budget depending on how your plan is structured. If you're not sure whether you have funding for nursing care, we can help you check, call us or ask your Support Coordinator.

    Do I need a referral from my GP or specialist?

    No referral is required to contact us. We'll conduct our own clinical assessment and liaise directly with your medical team as part of building your care plan. If your GP or specialist wants to be involved in the process, we welcome that.

    Will I see the same nurse every visit?

    Yes, consistent rostering is a non-negotiable for us. Your nurse will know your history, your preferences, and your care plan. You won't be re-explaining yourself to a different person every week.

    What happens if my condition changes or deteriorates?

    We review and adjust your care plan whenever there is a significant change in your condition. For urgent clinical concerns, our on-call escalation line gives your support worker direct access to a senior registered nurse around the clock.

    Can community nursing be combined with other NDIS supports?

    Yes. Community nursing works alongside High-Intensity Daily Personal Activities, SIL, and STA. We coordinate across your support team so clinical and daily care are aligned, no gaps, no contradictions between what your nurse and your support worker are doing.

    What if I need overnight nursing care?

    We provide wakeful overnight nursing for participants who require continuous monitoring or high-intensity care through the night. This is arranged as part of your care plan and rostered consistently, not on-call or ad hoc.

    How quickly can nursing care be arranged?

    For most participants, we can begin within 48 to 72 hours of completing the clinical assessment and care plan. For urgent post-hospital discharge situations, call us directly and we will prioritise your intake.

    Ready to book or just want to ask some questions?

    Call our team on 0430 505 394, or submit an enquiry and we'll respond within 4 business hours.

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