NDIS Community Nursing Care
Community nursing care is one of the key types of disability-related health support funded by the NDIS. It provides skilled nursing services at home or in the community, delivered by registered nurses. This may involve direct care or training and supervising NDIS support workers and family members to safely care for people with disabilities. NDIS Community Nursing Care is a disability-related health support as it is not about treating illnesses or general medical conditions, but about helping people manage the health impacts that arise directly from their disability.
Standard and High Intensity Supports
Community nursing care is provided at two levels: standard supports and high intensity supports. Standard supports are for day-to-day health needs that do not require specialist intervention. High intensity supports are for complex health tasks, identified by NDIS Practice Standards, such as complex bowel care, enteral feeding, severe dysphagia management, tracheostomy care, urinary catheter care, ventilator management, subcutaneous injections, and complex wound management.
If you need high intensity supports, your nurse will train and supervise your NDIS support workers to carry out these tasks safely, with the right level of oversight. This is called delegation and supervision of care. It means your support team can assist with complex health management once they are trained, assessed as competent, and supervised by a registered nurse. When tasks are delegated, the nurse remains responsible for your care. They will create a health assessment, prepare or update your care plan, train your support workers, and provide ongoing supervision. This ensures that your support team always has the skills and knowledge to meet your needs safely.
Why Choose West Moreton?
You may be eligible for community nursing care if your disability means you need help to manage a health condition related to it and the support is considered reasonable and necessary under the NDIS. Depending on your needs, this care may be provided directly by a nurse or delegated to trained support staff under supervision. West Moreton has a professional team including registered nurses who specialises in both standard and high-intensity disability supports. We create personalised care plans that focus on your health, independence, and quality of life. By working closely with you, your family, and your support coordinator, we make sure your care is safe, consistent, and professional.
Together, nursing, disability care, and disability-related health supports form the foundation of a strong support system. Reach out to us today to manage your health needs with dignity and confidence through professional nursing support in the comfort of your home.