Understanding Community Nursing Supports
Community nursing supports can help eligible NDIS participants manage health-related needs safely at home and in the community.
What Is Community Nursing?
Community nursing is health-related support provided outside a hospital setting. Under the NDIS, community nursing may support participants with disability-related health needs, care planning, medication support, wound care, continence needs and general wellbeing checks.
Community nursing should be delivered safely, respectfully and in line with the participant’s needs, plan and health information.
Advice Care provides community nursing support across Melbourne where suitable and where the participant’s NDIS plan includes relevant support funding.
Health Support
Nursing support for eligible participants with disability-related health needs.
Care Planning
Support to understand health routines, risks and care needs.
Participant Wellbeing
Support focused on safety, dignity, comfort and health-related needs.
Examples of Community Nursing Supports
Community nursing can look different for each participant. The support depends on the participant’s disability-related health needs, NDIS plan, clinical requirements and any instructions from health professionals.
Nursing support should be planned carefully. This may include checking care needs, reviewing risks, communicating with the participant and working with family or support coordinators where consent is provided.
- Health and wellbeing checks
- Medication support where appropriate
- Wound care support
- Continence-related support
- Diabetes-related support where suitable
- Care planning and health-related documentation
Safe Nursing Support
Community nursing should be provided with care, dignity, privacy and clinical safety.
Learn MoreWhy Community Nursing Matters
Community nursing can help participants receive health-related support in a familiar environment. It can also help families, carers and support teams understand care needs.
Health Monitoring
Nurses can help monitor health-related needs and changes.
Risk Management
Nursing support can help identify and manage health-related risks.
Comfort and Dignity
Support should protect the participant’s dignity, comfort and privacy.
Better Planning
Clear nursing information can help improve support planning.
Family Support
Families may feel more confident when care needs are clearly understood.
Coordinated Care
Nurses may work with other supports where consent is provided.
Community Nursing and Support Planning
Before community nursing support starts, it is important to understand the participant’s health needs, current routines, medications, risks, support network and NDIS plan.
Advice Care may ask for health information, care instructions, hospital discharge information, allied health notes or support coordinator details where relevant.
This information helps us plan supports safely and decide whether Advice Care can meet the participant’s needs.
Related Advice Care Services
Therapeutic Supports
Capacity-building support for wellbeing and daily life outcomes.
Therapeutic SupportsQuestions to Ask Before Starting Nursing Support
Before starting community nursing support, participants and support coordinators should discuss the participant’s health needs, care instructions and support goals.
- What nursing support is required?
- Is the support related to the participant’s disability needs?
- Is there current medical or care information?
- Are there risks, allergies or medication needs?
- Who should be contacted in an emergency?
- Is participant consent provided for information sharing?
Need Nursing Support?
Contact Advice Care to discuss community nursing, support planning and referral options.
Make a ReferralLooking for Community Nursing Support?
Advice Care can discuss community nursing needs, service availability and referral pathways.
Contact Advice CareFrequently Asked Questions
What is NDIS community nursing?
Community nursing is health-related support for eligible participants outside a hospital setting.
What supports can community nursing include?
It may include health checks, care planning, medication support, wound care, continence support and other health-related supports where suitable.
Does Advice Care provide community nursing?
Yes. Advice Care provides community nursing support where suitable and where services match the participant’s NDIS plan and needs.
Can support coordinators refer participants?
Yes. Support coordinators can refer participants through the Advice Care referral form or contact page.