Whether you're getting back on your feet after surgery or simply want to stay strong and steady as you age, St Vincent’s brings expert rehab and exercise support to your door.
Home rehabilitation is specialised support to help you recover strength, movement and confidence, right in your own home.
Whether you're regaining function after surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply staying strong as you age, our team brings physiotherapy and exercise programs to you.
Because of the St Vincent's network of hospitals and healthcare, we have access to world-class clinical support and expertise.
Oncologists for cancer treatment and management in the home
Urologists for kidney, bladder & prostate treatment and exercises
Occupational Therapists for organising mobility equipment & supports and creating strategies for preventing falls
Vascular specialists for wound care & pain management
Cardiologists for heart health and ongoing heart condition management
...and many, many more.
Russell was a long-standing patient of St Vincent’s Melbourne’s District Nursing Team receiving support for his home Catheter management. Because of Russell’s increased clinical needs, he was assessed for a home care package. But because of Russell’s on-going catheter care, Russell’s family was unable to find a suitable home care provider that could support him properly.
Because of the established connected care pathways at St Vincent’s, our home care team was able to transfers Russell’s care without any impact to his catheter management or nursing team while also ensuring additional services were adde to support his healthy ageing in the community.
Betty was a St Vincent’s home care client based in Toowoomba, who transferred to Melbourne to be closer to some of her family.
Sadly, after her move, Betty suffered a stroke which landed her in a St Vincent’s hospital. After making a recovery in hospital, Betty then stepped down to hospital transition care and finally returned to her St Vincent’s home care package service.
Throughout her journey Betty’s care was seamless, involving timely coordination of care as well as continuity of staff & services across multiple St Vincent’s programs.
This ensured that Betty was able to receive the right services, at the right time in the right location all within St Vincent's Health Australia ecosystem to support her recovery and experience.
St Vincent's is able to offer competitive pricing for hospital & aged care backed clinical expertise because of our not-for-profit mission.
For over 160 years, St Vincent's has been supporting the most vulnerable in our community.
If you're unsure about being able to afford home care services, get in touch and see how we can help you.
A: When it comes to getting the care you need at home, whether it's nursing, allied health, or general support there are three main ways to fund it.
Each option has different advantages, access times, and eligibility requirements.
Let’s walk through them clearly.
Support at Home is the new national aged care program replacing Home Care Packages from 1 November 2025. It’s designed to provide coordinated, flexible help for older people needing support to live safely and well at home.
If you prefer to skip the government system, you can pay for support directly out of pocket — no waiting, no paperwork.
CHSP is a government-funded program offering entry-level support for older adults who need just a little help to stay independent at home.
For personalised assistance or further guidance, please contact our team directly on 1800 778 767.
A: When it comes to nursing care, there's two different kinds of nurses that could be involved as a part of your care in the home.
1. Registered Nurses (RNs) 2. Enrolled Nurses (ENs).
Also involved in care is your in-home support workers who assist with most non-medical tasks.
A: The key differences between support workers and nurses is their responsbilities, qualifications and cost as a part of your care plan.
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Support Worker | |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent) | Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent) |
| Registration | Registered with the national nursing board | No formal registration required, but must meet industry standards |
| Scope of Practice | Provides comprehensive clinical care, including wound care, medication administration, and chronic disease management | Assists with personal care, household tasks, companionship, and basic mobility support |
| Supervision | Works independently and supervises Enrolled Nurses and personal care assistants | Works under the supervision of nurses or home care coordinators |
| Clinical Responsibilities | Conducts health assessments, creates care plans, oversees palliative and dementia care | Provides non-medical support, such as dressing assistance, meal preparation, and companionship |
| Specialized Skills | Can specialize in areas like palliative care, wound care, and chronic disease management | Focuses on social, emotional, and physical assistance rather than medical care |
| Cost (per hour) | Higher cost due to advanced training and responsibilities | Lower cost, focused on personal care and companionship |
A: While it might make sense to have nurses help with everything, it wouldn't be practical for you (or your budget).
Nursing services are usually reserved for people that need specialist clinical support.
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