For NDIS participants and older adults, staying safely at home is essential for wellbeing and dignity. When health needs become complex, standard home care isn’t enough. Home Based Health delivers relationship-based, clinical nursing and allied health services across Melbourne — keeping clients stable, safe, and well at home.
What Makes Home Based Health Different?
Unlike traditional community nursing, we don’t take a task-only approach. We assess the whole person and act proactively.
Whole-Person Assessment
We assess beyond the referral reason, identifying risks early and acting before they escalate.
Proactive Coordination
We coordinate across GPs, specialists, allied health, and support teams seamlessly.
Consistent Clinicians
Clients see the same practitioners every visit, building trust and improving outcomes.
Our In-Home Nursing Services
Our In-Home Nursing Services
Clinical Nursing Care
- Wound care & complex wound management
- Medication & diabetes support
- Post-hospital care & stabilisation
- High-intensity nursing support
Holistic & Multidisciplinary
- GP & specialist communication
- Allied health integration
- Care planning & goal setting
- NDIS & aged care documentation
High Intensity Daily Personal Activities (HIDPA) Support
A key area of expertise at Home Based Health is supporting clients requiring HIDPA. We provide education and training for support workers, ensuring safe care delivery across:
Catheter Care
Support worker education for safe catheter management at home.
PEG Feeding
Safe enteral feeding support with qualified clinical oversight.
Severe Dysphagia
Complex swallowing management in compliance with NDIS requirements.
Complex Bowel Care
Clinically supervised bowel care with clear role boundaries.
Important: All clinical procedures such as IDC changes and ongoing monitoring are performed exclusively by our qualified nurses — ensuring clinical safety and NDIS compliance.
A Holistic Approach to Complex Care
Many clients referred to Home Based Health have complex or unstable conditions — chronic wounds, diabetes fluctuations, cognitive decline, and behavioural complexities. What sets us apart is looking beyond the immediate issue.
In one complex wound case, our team identified contributing factors including malnutrition, reduced mobility, and cognitive decline. By addressing these underlying issues — not just the wound — clients achieve better, more sustainable outcomes.
How We Work: A Structured, Collaborative Process
This structured model ensures clear communication with support coordinators and families, strong clinical oversight, and measurable outcomes at every stage of care.
Why Support Coordinators & Providers Trust Us
Home Based Health is trusted by NDIS support coordinators, aged care providers, GPs, specialists, and hospital transitional care teams.
Complex Case Expertise – We are often engaged when other services have been unable to stabilise a client.
Strong Communication – Detailed notes, proactive updates, and clear reporting reduce admin burden for coordinators.
Consistent Clinicians – Same practitioners every visit — improving trust and clinical outcomes.
Multidisciplinary Insight – Our team works across hospital and community systems for better care coordination.
Serving Clients Across Melbourne
We proudly deliver in home nursing throughout Melbourne, with a strong presence in:
- Inner East
- Monash and Glen Eira
- Kingston and Bayside
Our consistent clinicians and strong clinical governance ensure high-quality care, safety, and compliance across all services.
The Support at Home Program
The Support at Home Program is the Australian Government’s updated aged care funding model, replacing Home Care Packages. It provides more flexible, personalised support for older adults wishing to remain at home.
- Clinical nursing care at home
- Allied health services
- Personal care & daily living support
- Equipment & home modifications
Home Based Health works closely with care managers within this program — understanding funding, reporting, and compliance requirements, making us a reliable partner for aged care providers.
Who We Support
NDIS Participants
Clients with complex or high-intensity needs requiring skilled clinical support at home.
Hospital Transitions
Clients moving from hospital to home who require ongoing clinical support and stabilisation.
Older Adults
Individuals receiving the Support at Home Programme who need clinically-led services.
Hospital-Level Thinking. Home – Based Care.
In-home nursing is no longer just about convenience — it’s about delivering hospital-level thinking in a home environment. Home Based Health bridges the gap between acute care and community services, providing clinical expertise, holistic person-centred care, and strong coordination across teams.
All with one goal: helping people stay safely at home for longer.
We welcome referrals from support coordinators, GPs, allied health providers, hospitals, and families.
03 8505 2666
info@homebasedhealth.com.au
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