Private Nursing Care by Local Nurses at Home
Save trips to and fro hospitals and clinics. Our professional nurses can help with your loved ones’ nursing procedures such as tube, stoma and wound care in the comfort of home. Available all across Australia from 1-hour visits to round-the-clock care, learn how we can help.
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Individuals with chronic conditions or are recovering from surgery may need routine nursing care. However, the commute and long wait times at hospitals can be costly, time-consuming and extremely inconvenient.
Besides potentially unpleasant experiences, the cost and hassle can also lead to also patients putting off their appointments and not receiving the care they need – especially for those who live alone or have mobility concerns. This may lead to health complications and hospital re-admissions, which are not ideal for the care recipient.
Other reasons to engage private nurses include unforeseen circumstances, such as the displacement of a nasogastric tube (NG tube). In these situations, speed is key. Having to travel to a hospital and then wait in line may cause further complications.
Thankfully, with private nursing care, you can get the care you need delivered to your doorstep within hours. There is no need to queue or travel.
What Can Private Nursing Care Help With?
Simple Nursing Care
Assist with simple nursing procedures such as changing of feeding tubes and suctioning.
Complex Nursing Procedures
From injections to wound care, have your nursing procedures done safely in the comfort of home.
Medication Administration
No more missed doses. Our nurses can help dispense and administer the right dosage of medication at the right time.
Post-Surgery
Focus on recovery and leave the complex nursing care in the hands of our experienced nurse Care Pros.
Vital Signs Monitoring
Keep track of your loved one’s health as our Care Pros help to record temperature, pulse and/or blood pressure readings.
Specialised Nursing Care in the Privacy of Home
No more venturing out of the home when you need nursing care. With the help of in-home care nurses, have your nursing procedures done in the comfort of home instead.
With skilled hands and a meticulous heart, experienced and qualified nurses will bring nursing care to your doorstep and complete the nursing procedures with care, dedication and no queue time.
Equipped with specialised expertise and knowledge, private nurses can support with medication administration on top of performing nursing procedures. If you require help with both nursing and daily home care, private nurses can help too.
An additional benefit of having private nurses in your home is that they may be able to identify potential safety risks at home and recommend simple modifications such as placing a rug on a slippery floor.
Get personalised nursing care in the privacy and comfort of home today.
Cost of Private Nursing Care in Australia
We offer flexible pay-as-you-go pricing to ensure you or your loved one receives the care needed. We accept both private and government funding options with no lock-in contract. View Pricing.
Government and Private Funding Options Available
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Let us support you as you realise your goals in independent living. We respect every person’s diversity, culture and identity.
As a registered NDIS provider, we provide disability support to all NDIS participants no matter your funding:
NDIA-managed
Homage will submit your service invoices to NDIA via the NDIS portal. NDIA will be responsible for your service payments.
Self-managed
Homage will issue you the service invoices directly via email. You will be responsible for your service payments.
Plan-managed
Homage will issue your service invoices to your plan manager. Your plan manager will be responsible for your service payments.
Home Care Package (HCP)
Age with dignity and grace in your home and community with support from our certified Care Pros. We respect every person’s diversity, culture and identity.
If you self-manage your HCP, you can use our aged care services. Simply link Homage with your self-managed provider, and you are all set to book our services using your HCP funding.
WorkSafe
Recover from work-related injuries or illnesses with quality care and peace of mind.
You can use WorkSafe funding to engage Homage as your service provider with a medical referral and prior approval from your WorkSafe agent.
For more information, visit WorkSafe Victoria’s official website.
We also support private clients and individuals who are on the government waitlist but require care urgently. Get in touch with us at 1300 705 029.
Why Families Prefer Homage
Zero Commitment
Book flexible care solutions from 1 hour with no ongoing commitment required.
No Management Fee
Pay only for the care services you receive.
Transparent Pricing
Know the exact cost of service before booking.
Dedicated Care Professionals
Receive quality care from a carefully selected pool of experienced Care Professionals.
Urgent Care Support
Find support for your urgent care needs.
Personalised Care Plans
Let Homage Care Advisors create a care plan specific to your needs and choices.
Long Term Care Packages
Allow your funding to last longer with our long term packages that offer the same quality care at at lower cost.
Care Reporting
Receive a care report after every visit so you understand the care your loved ones have received for peace of mind.
How does Homage work?
Speak to a Care Advisor
Call us at 1300 705 029 or request a callback from our friendly Care Advisory team. Learn more about our range of services and find out how Homage Care Professionals can help.
Make a Care Plan together
We will work with you to develop a personalised Care Plan based on your loved one’s health status, care requirements, and additional preferences.
Your personalised care begins
Together we will match you and your loved ones with an exceptional Care Professional. Stay up to date after every appointment with detailed reports on the Homage app.
Top Questions About Domestic Assistance in Australia
Why should I engage a private nurse?
A private nurse allows care recipients to receive professional nursing care in their own home. This can reduce stress and help the care recipients feel more at ease, which aids in their recovery.
By bringing nursing care to your doorstep, you can also save the hassle and cost of travelling and skip long queues at hospitals and clinics.
What are Homage nursing care packages?
We have interim to longer-term nursing care packages with varying care durations so that you and your loved one can find a care package which best fit your needs and preferences. Nursing care packages can also help save up to 25% for multiple care sessions. Reach out to our Care Advisors at 03 6146 0719 for more details.
What services can a private nurse provide?
Besides supporting with activities of daily living, our qualified and trained private nurses can perform nursing procedures in the comfort of your home. This includes:
- Nasogastric Tube (NGT) feeding and reinsertion
- Gastrostomy feeding (PEG)
- Medication administration
- Oral and open tracheostomy suctioning
- Blood glucose check
- Urine catheterisation for females
- Urine and stoma bag drainage and change
- Injections, including intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, PICC, CVP and Port-A-Cath
- Oxygen therapy, including mask, home ventilator, bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) and continuous positive airway
- pressure (CPAP)
- Wound care
- And more
If the nursing procedure you need is not listed above, call our Care Advisors at 03 6146 0719 to check if our private nurses can perform the procedure in your home.
How fast can I get a private nurse?
Once you have confirmed the engagement of Homage’s nursing care service, we can match you or your loved one with a suitable Homage nurse within 24-48 hours.
What is the minimum duration for a nursing visit?
The duration of a Homage care visit by our nurses starts from just one hour, depending on the family’s preferences and your loved one’s nursing care needs.
Who are the Homage private nurses?
Homage nurses are enrolled or registered nurses who hold a valid Practicing Certificate with an active registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have at least one year of ward experience.
Our licensed nurses are locals and come from different walks of life, each with their unique specialisations and care experiences. But they all have one common trait – a passion and dedication to delivering quality nursing care to families and care recipients.
Does Homage provide live-in private nurses?
We currently provide 24-hour nursing care service but we do not have live-in private nurses.
Can I use my Home Care Package (HCP) funding for Homage services?
You may use your Home Care Packages (HCP) to engage Homage services if you self-manage your HCP. You may connect Homage with your registered Self-managed provider to facilitate service bookings using your HCP funds.
We support both private clients and those on government waitlist but require care urgently. Please speak to our Care Advisor today at (03) 6146 0719 if you require care support.
Can I use my NDIS funding for Homage private nurse services?
You may use your NDIS funds to engage Homage services if:
1) You self-manage your NDIS funds – you may directly book services with us. Homage will issue you the service invoice for you to submit claims.
2) A plan manager manages your NDIS funds – you may connect Homage with your plan manager to facilitate service bookings using your NDIS funds.
We support both private clients and those on government waitlist but require care urgently. Please speak to our Care Advisor today at (03) 6146 0719 if you require care support.
Can 1 private nurse care for 2 people at the same time?
To ensure you or your loved one receive undivided attention and care, each care recipient will be matched with a dedicated Homage nurse who fits their needs and preferences. If there are 2 care receipients in the same home, a private nurse will be present to care for each individual respectively.
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