In-home nursing care

Home nursing care can be covered under government-funded Support at Home or the NDIS. 

• Under Support at Home: Clinical Supports like nursing are fully funded and do not require an income-based contribution, so you won’t pay a contribution. Opt for a Full Service Membership for fully coordinated care, or a Self-Managed Membership to select your team and manage visits.
• Under NDIS funding: Nursing care can be covered if it is directly related to a participant’s disability support needs, such as monitoring health conditions, administering medications, or supporting daily care tasks. It must be included in the participant’s plan and approved by NDIS. 
• Short Term Pathways: Reach out about the End-of-Life Pathway or the Restorative Care Pathway 

If you’re waiting for Support at Home funding, you can start privately and switch once funding is approved. Many families combine private aged care funding and private hours to ensure consistent, reliable support. Explore our Full Service or Self-Managed options to read more about private home care.  

If you’re unsure what applies, we can check eligibility and help plan costs so you’re never guessing.

Yes. Five Good Friends provides in-home nursing care through:

• Government funding via the Support at Home program
• NDIS funding where nursing is included in the plan
• Privately funded arrangements

They provide coordinated nursing care tailored to each Member’s health needs and goals, including:

• Wound care and dressing changes
• Medication administration and health monitoring
• Support for people living with chronic health conditions 
• Coordinating with GPs and allied health professionals
• Support delivered alongside palliative care services and treating teams

Yes, and it's a common reasons people get in touch:

• Wound monitoring and ongoing dressing changes
• Medication reviews and safe administration
• Mobility support and rehabilitation assistance
• Keeping your treating team informed throughout recovery

You don’t need to have a referral to reach out to Five Good Friends. There are a few things worth knowing:

• A GP assessment can help your My Aged Care application
• NDIS participants should check their plan covers health-related nursing supports 
• For private care, you can get started directly and immediately

Registered nurses from Five Good Friends provide in-home care from $200 per hour, with telehealth visits starting at $160 per hour. Rates may vary depending on the time of day, weekends, or public holidays. Nursing care can be fully funded under the Support at Home program if you have been assessed as eligible and have sufficient funding in your budget. No contribution is required for clinical nursing services when covered by your Support at Home funding.

NDIS in-home nursing care is available for participants under 65 (or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) with disabilities who need nursing support and assistance with daily activities. Eligibility is based on your health needs, functional limitations, and your NDIS plan. Your care team will work with you to ensure services align with your goals and support requirements.

This really depends on the health of your family member but may include:

• short visits for medication assistance
• weekly nursing check-ins for monitoring
• intensive daily visits after surgery, a fall, or hospital discharge

Nursing care may be funded under the Support at Home program or NDIS for eligible participants.

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