Service explainer
Nursing under Support at Home
Nursing services sit in the Clinical Care stream of Support at Home. Clinical Care is fully government funded for every participant regardless of classification or financial status. There is no contribution to pay.
What this page covers
- Clinical Care stream is fully government funded for every participant
- Covers wound care, medication management, injections, catheter care
- Delivered by registered or enrolled nurses
- Falls outside the quarterly Independence and Everyday Living budget
What nursing covers
- Wound care and dressings
- Medication management, including blister pack supervision
- Injections including insulin and vitamin supplements
- Catheter and stoma care
- Post hospital care planning and supervision
How to access nursing under Support at Home
Nursing must be written into the participant's care plan. A GP referral is helpful but not always required. Your case manager arranges the nurse visit schedule and which Clinical Care provider attends. Nursing visits run from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the task.
If your monthly statement shows charges in the Clinical Care section for items that look more like personal care, run a check with the Statement Decoder.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Clinical Care budget have a quarterly cap?
No. Clinical Care is funded outside the participant's quarterly Independence and Everyday Living budget. Each Clinical Care visit is paid directly by the government to the provider.
Can a nurse manage end of life care?
Yes, with the right care plan. Palliative nursing visits, syringe driver management, and symptom support are all funded under Clinical Care.