The Community Nursing and Support Program provides high standard nursing care to people in their own homes and other community settings, enabling them to maintain quality of life. Skilled clinicians, including registered nurses, occupational therapists and case managers, provide care and family support. They work closely with your medical practitioner, hospital, allied health professionals and local council services.
Adult Nursing - Service Overview
The Community Nursing and Support Program can assist with:
- Comprehensive assessment and care planning and advice
- Wound assessment and management
- Palliative Care
- Continence assessment and advice
- Personal hygiene assessment and assistance
- Hospital in the Home and Post Acute Care Programs
- Stoma care and advice
- Diabetic management and advice
- Medication management
- Referral to other services or agencies as appropriate
Eligibility & Pricing
- Government subsidised
- NDIS
- Home Care Package
- Self Funded
Hours And Referrals
- Anyone can manage a referral for themselves, a family member or a friend.
A GP, allied health professional or hospital can also make referrals. - Hours of service: 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
- Weekend service operates for eligible clients.
- A limited service is available after hours and on public holidays.
For emergencies phone 000
Non-urgent messages can be left after hours on: Ph: (03) 52 580 841.
This phone is checked regularly between 8 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days per week (including public holidays).
Acknowledgement
BCH acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.
Further we acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, who are part of todays Bellarine Community.
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