In Home Nursing Care Melbourne
Foundara Care provides qualified registered nurses who deliver clinical nursing care in your home across Melbourne. Wound care, medication management, diabetes support and post-hospital recovery your nurse comes to you, same face each visit.
Professional Home Nursing Services Across Melbourne
Foundara Care delivers in-home nursing care to older Australians and people recovering from illness or surgery across Melbourne. Our registered nurses and enrolled nurses provide hands-on clinical support in your home the same standard of care you would receive in a hospital, delivered where you are most comfortable.
Whether you need regular wound dressing, help managing medications, monitoring of a chronic condition like diabetes, or skilled nursing after a hospital stay, Foundara Care can help. We work closely with your GP to make sure your nursing care plan fits your medical needs.
Nursing care is available through your Support at Home plan or as a private service with no waitlist. Not sure which option suits your situation? Call Foundara Care on (03) 7057 1950 and we will explain everything clearly no obligation.
Our In Home Nursing Care Services
Foundara Care nurses are trained to deliver a wide range of clinical services in your home. Each service is tailored to your individual care plan and coordinated with your GP.
Wound Care & Pressure Injury Management
Foundara Care nurses assess, clean and dress surgical wounds, leg ulcers, pressure injuries and skin tears in your home across Melbourne. Your registered nurse monitors healing progress at every visit and adjusts the treatment plan in coordination with your GP, so you recover safely without repeated hospital trips.
Medication Management & Administration
A registered nurse administers prescribed medications, sets up Webster packs, monitors for side effects and coordinates with your GP or pharmacist. Medication management at home reduces the risk of missed doses and dangerous interactions, especially for older Australians taking multiple medications.
Catheter & Continence Care
Catheter insertion, removal, maintenance and continence assessment delivered in the privacy of your own home. Foundara Care nurses also support with continence aids and develop a management plan tailored to your needs. Always delivered with sensitivity, dignity and respect.
Diabetes Monitoring & Support
Regular blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, dietary guidance and health education to help you manage diabetes safely at home in Melbourne. Your nurse tracks trends, adjusts care in line with your GP's instructions and helps prevent complications before they escalate.
Post-Hospital & Post-Surgical Care
Clinical monitoring and wound care after a hospital discharge or surgery. Your Foundara Care nurse checks vital signs, manages pain relief, monitors drains and ensures a safe recovery at home. Post-hospital nursing care reduces the risk of readmission and helps you heal faster in familiar surroundings.
Palliative & End-of-Life Nursing
Compassionate in-home nursing support for people with a life-limiting illness who choose to remain at home in Melbourne. Foundara Care nurses provide pain and symptom management, comfort care and emotional support for both the patient and their family throughout the end-of-life journey.
Health Assessments & Nursing Care Plans
A registered nurse visits your home to carry out a comprehensive health assessment, reviewing medical history, medications, mobility and clinical needs. From this, Foundara Care develops a personalised nursing care plan in coordination with your GP and specialists to guide every visit.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing in-home nursing support for chronic conditions including respiratory illness, heart disease, neurological disorders and renal conditions. Regular monitoring by a Foundara Care nurse helps prevent hospital readmission and keeps your health stable at home across Melbourne.
Stoma Care
Hands-on support with stoma bag changes, skin care around the stoma site, monitoring for complications and education on self-management. Foundara Care nurses help you or your family member manage a stoma confidently and comfortably at home.
Who Can Benefit from In-Home Nursing Care?
In-home nursing care is for anyone who needs clinical health support but wants to remain living at home. Foundara Care provides nursing services across Melbourne in these situations.
Elderly Australians
Older adults who need regular medication management, health monitoring, wound care or clinical support to continue living independently at home. Foundara Care registered nurses help elderly Australians in Melbourne manage their health safely without moving into residential care.
Post-Surgery Patients
People recovering from an operation who need wound care, pain management, drain monitoring or clinical observation during the first weeks at home. Foundara Care provides post-surgical nursing care across Melbourne so you can leave hospital sooner and recover in the comfort of your own home.
People with Chronic Illness
Individuals managing diabetes, respiratory conditions, cardiac issues or other ongoing health conditions who need regular nursing oversight. A Foundara Care nurse monitors your condition at home in Melbourne, coordinates with your GP and helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Palliative Care Patients
People with a life-limiting illness who choose to remain at home in Melbourne. Foundara Care nurses provide comfort care, pain and symptom management and emotional support for both the patient and their family throughout the end-of-life journey.
Families Supporting a Loved One
Family carers who need professional clinical backup from a qualified nurse. Foundara Care manages the medical aspects of your loved one's care at home so you can focus on being a family member, not a healthcare worker. Available across Melbourne with no lock-in contracts.
Our Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses
Every Foundara Care nurse is registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), police-checked and experienced in community nursing. We assign the same nurse to your care wherever possible because consistency matters your nurse learns your health history, your medications and your preferences. Foundara Care matches the right level of nursing to your clinical needs. For complex clinical care such as wound assessment, care plan development and specialised procedures, a registered nurse leads your care. For ongoing support and monitoring, an enrolled nurse may attend under clinical supervision.
Three-year Bachelor of Nursing
Registered with AHPRA. Can assess patients, develop nursing care plans, administer medications and deliver specialised clinical care including wound management and catheter procedures.
18-month Diploma of Nursing
Registered with AHPRA. Works under the guidance of a registered nurse. Delivers clinical care including medication administration, observations and wound dressings.
How In-Home Nursing Care Works
Getting started with Foundara Care is straightforward. Here is what happens when you contact us.
Call or Enquire
Contact Foundara Care on (03) 7057 1950 or fill in our online form. A care coordinator discusses your situation and explains your options. No obligation, no pressure, and no waitlist for private nursing care in Melbourne.
Nursing Assessment
A Foundara Care registered nurse visits your home to assess your clinical needs and develop a personalised nursing care plan in coordination with your GP. This assessment ensures your in-home nursing care is tailored to your health situation.
Care Begins
Your assigned nurse starts regular visits at your home in Melbourne. Same nurse each time wherever possible. Your nursing care plan is reviewed regularly and adjusted as your needs change.
How to Pay for In-Home Nursing Care in Melbourne
You can access in-home nursing care in Melbourne through the government's Support at Home program, privately, or through a combination of both.
Support at Home Plan
If you have a Support at Home plan through My Aged Care, Foundara Care can be nominated as your provider. Your nursing care is funded through your plan. Contact us and we will guide you through the process.
Private Nursing Care
If you prefer not to wait for a government plan, or want care to start immediately, private nursing care is available with no waitlist and no assessment required. Call Foundara Care and we can often arrange a nurse within days.
In Home Nursing Care Frequently Asked Questions
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In home nursing care from Foundara Care includes wound care and pressure injury management, medication management and administration, catheter and continence care, diabetes monitoring, post-hospital recovery support, palliative nursing, health assessments and chronic disease management. All care is delivered in your home by qualified registered nurses who coordinate closely with your GP.
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Private nursing care costs in Melbourne vary depending on the type of care, visit duration and frequency. If you have a Support at Home plan, nursing care can be funded through your plan. Private pay options are also available for families who want to start care immediately without a government plan. Call Foundara Care on (03) 7057 1950 for a free, no-obligation discussion about your situation.
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No, you do not need a GP referral to access in-home nursing care from Foundara Care. You can contact us directly. However, our nurses work closely with your GP to make sure your care plan aligns with your medical needs and treatment goals.
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A registered nurse (RN) holds a three-year Bachelor of Nursing degree and is registered with AHPRA. RNs can assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications and provide specialised clinical care. An enrolled nurse (EN) completes an 18-month Diploma of Nursing and works under the guidance of a registered nurse. Both are qualified healthcare professionals. Foundara Care matches the right level of nursing to your clinical needs.
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If you are paying privately, Foundara Care can often arrange nursing care within a few days no waitlist. If you are using a Support at Home plan, care can begin once your plan is active and Foundara Care is nominated as your provider through My Aged Care.
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Foundara Care provides in-home nursing care across Melbourne including Dandenong, Reservoir, Burwood, Officer, Clyde North and surrounding suburbs. Call (03) 7057 1950 to confirm availability in your area.
Other Home Care Services in Melbourne
Many Foundara Care clients receive more than one service. If your family member needs personal care, social connection or help getting to appointments, Foundara Care can organise that alongside your nursing care in Melbourne.
Personal Care Melbourne
Dignified support with showering, dressing, grooming, mobility and continence care delivered by the same trusted carer each visit. Foundara Care personal care helps older Australians maintain their independence at home across Melbourne.
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Regular social visits, escorted outings and community activities that keep older Australians connected, engaged and mentally active. Foundara Care companion visits provide meaningful social support across Melbourne's south and east.
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Door-to-door accompanied transport to medical appointments, shopping trips and social outings. Foundara Care transport assistance helps you get where you need to go safely across Melbourne's south and east suburbs.
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