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: Paying for in-home nursing care can often feel confusing due to multiple funding options, eligibility criteria, and wait times.
To simplify things, we've outlined the three main options below, along with clear advantages, average wait times, and steps to access each one.
When it comes to paying for in-home nursing care, there are three main options:
Private nursing care allows you to directly pay for immediate and tailored nursing support without delays from assessments or funding approvals
Advantages:
Average Wait Time:
Steps to access Private Nursing Care
Home Care Packages are government-funded programs providing financial support to older Australians who need ongoing nursing care at home
Advantages
Average Wait Time
Steps to access a Home Care Package
CHSP offers entry-level government-funded nursing care and support services for older Australians with minimal care needs.
Advantages
Average Wait Time
Steps to access CHSP services
For personalised assistance or further guidance, please contact our team directly on 1800 778 767.
A: No, you don’t need a gym or any expensive gear. Our team will bring the essentials to your home, such as resistance bands or light weights. We can also show you how to use everyday items like a sturdy chair or step for safe, effective exercises. If it looks like certain equipment would help your progress, we’ll guide you on what’s worth considering.
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