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Your care
People of all ages need a bit of extra help while recovering from an injury or undergoing outpatient treatment. We work with your doctors and other healthcare professionals to understand the care you need to make sure you're well taken care of.
Whether you just need a few hours of cleaning each week or comprehensive nursing care, we can help you get back on your feet as you recover. We're also registered with the Transport Accident Commission and provide TAC funded care for people who have been in a car accident.
After hospital care services
Going home after a stay in hospital can be a difficult adjustment. We work closely with many hospitals across Melbourne to make sure you're well supported with the right care for your needs. We focus our care on your recovery and lifestyle, according to your goals and preferences, including:
Health and wellbeing
Your health is the most important thing when you go home after a hospital stay. Whatever the details of your injury or illness, we make sure you're looked after. Our health and wellbeing services include:
- Personal care
- Nursing care
- Mobility around the house and community
- Transport to healthcare appointments
- Organising home modifications such as grab rails
- Specialised care for people with acquired brain injuries
Household tasks
We can help you with a range of household tasks which may be difficult for you as you recover. We can help with anything you need around the house, including:
- Household cleaning
- Gardening
- Laundry
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Grocery shopping
The right caregiver for you
We know the importance of the person providing your going home care. We match our caregivers to your personality so you can feel comfortable and supported at home. Choosing your caregiver includes:
- Personality matching
- Cultural understanding
- Multilingual caregivers
- Preference for male or female caregivers
- LGBTI awareness
Whether you need temporary care while you return to independence or if you need ongoing care, we can help you enjoy a high quality of life.
Find out more about After Hospital Care. Call us on 03 9827 8899
“Our caregivers are very perceptive and go the extra mile to do what makes us comfortable and at ease."
“They’re very observant. If they see anything that needs to be done, they do it."
Gloria and Ted
Find out more about our after hospital care services
For more information about going home care, see our information pack here. It has all the information new clients and families need in one place.
Get in touch with us about after hospital care
If you have any questions about how we can help you with going home care, don't hesitate to ask. Our team is always happy to help.
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