In-home nursing and care

Compassionate nursing care in the comfort of your own home.

Home care and nursing

About Healthcare at Home

St John of God Healthcare at Home has been bringing community-based nursing to people in need of care for more than 15 years.

Today, our team of experienced nurses and health care professionals continue to deliver hospital-level care at home, combining high-quality treatment and expertise with comfort and compassion for our patients.

We support a range of patient needs including wound management, stoma care, pain and medication management, infusions, rehabilitation, and postnatal care. These home health care services are all provided within the convenience of your own home.

Our home care and nursing services

Our home care services can help you recover after a hospital stay, prevent readmission to hospital, and access quality medical care and nursing support without needing to leave your home.

All care is delivered by our team of experienced senior clinicians, registered nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, ensuring the highest standards of safety, clinical care, and compassion. 
St John of God Healthcare at Home is awarded accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (second edition).

Healthcare at Home locations

Healthcare at Home has offices in Ballarat, Berwick, Bendigo, Geelong, Mandurah, Midland, Murdoch, Mt Lawley and Bunbury. We provide in-home nursing services to the areas surrounding these locations.

FAQs about private nursing and care at home

Our home care services are delivered by St John of God Health Care’s team of registered nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals.

You do not need a referral to access lactation consultations at home.

You will need a referral for most other services. You can obtain your referral from a hospital, general practitioner, specialist or health care provider.

Our experienced senior registered nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals provide personalised at-home care, including:

  • post-surgical monitoring
  • wound care
  • pain management 
  • stoma education and care
  • catheter maintenance
  • drain care
  • intravenous antibiotics
  • negative pressure wound therapy
  • rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy
  • chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and infusions
  • postnatal care, newborn screening, and breastfeeding support

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As we provide a wide range of private nursing services in the home, the costs will differ depending on the type of service provided. Contact us to find out more about the service you need and whether you’re eligible for rebates.

Make an enquiry

To send an enquiry about accessing Healthcare at Home services please complete this form.

You can also contact our team on 1300 475 442.

Please note: This is not an emergency telephone number. If you or someone close to you needs urgent medical attention call 000 for emergency services, or contact Health Direct for 24-hour health advice on 1800 022 222.

Children, young people and adults at risk

Learn about how we provide the highest standard of care for children, young people and adults at risk.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct supports our Mission, Vision and Values of St John of God Health Care and defines the standards of behaviour, which are expected from all who are employed or are associated with our organisation.