mecwacare is a recognised leader in home nursing across Victoria and offers a comprehensive, flexible and responsive service. Our team of qualified and experienced nurses has a strong commitment to providing personalised care that is focused on maintaining independence. The care our clients receive from mecwacare can be purchased privately, or be government-subsidised subject to Centrelink asessment. In some cases service fees are either completely or partially funded. mecwacare service fees may also be covered by health insurance providers. Our services include clinical assessments, management of medication, wounds, continence and diabetes, post-hospital care, enteral therapy and leasing and purchase of mobility aids.

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is a State Government organisation providing comprehensive health services to country West Australians.

WACHS spans 2.55 million square kilometres and is the largest country health system in Australia covering the whole of the State outside the metropolitan area.

Despite vast distances, WACHS provides health services to residents and visitors that include emergency and hospital services, population, public and primary health care, mental health, drug and alcohol services, Aboriginal health, child and community health and residential and community aged care services.

WACHS provides aged and community care services for older people across our communities, including aged care assessments, community care, residential aged care, subacute and acute care, and transitioning older people from hospital back into the community.

WACHS is a provider of CHSP services such as domestic assistance, personal care, meals and food services, and transport.

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is a State Government organisation providing comprehensive health services to country West Australians.

WACHS spans 2.55 million square kilometres and is the largest country health system in Australia covering the whole of the State outside the metropolitan area.

Despite vast distances, WACHS provides health services to residents and visitors that include emergency and hospital services, population, public and primary health care, mental health, drug and alcohol services, Aboriginal health, child and community health and residential and community aged care services.

WACHS provides aged and community care services for older people across our communities, including aged care assessments, community care, residential aged care, subacute and acute care, and transitioning older people from hospital back into the community.

WACHS is a provider of CHSP services such as domestic assistance, personal care, meals and food services, and transport.

Receiving regular nursing care in the comfort of your own home is good for your peace of mind, and can help you recover faster.

Our qualified nursing team can help you maintain your health as you age and care for you after an illness, injury, surgery, or hospital admission.

We can provide a range of nursing services in the comfort of your home such as medication management, continence and catheter care, chronic disease care for conditions like arthritis and diabetes, stoma care, and wound care.

Our expert nurses regularly review your progress and work with other health professionals like your doctor to ensure you receive the care and support you need.

Stomal Therapist and Continence Nurse holds a clinic at South Gippsland Community Health Centre. Home visits can be arranged within the eastern area of the South Gippsland Shire if required.
Please call District Nursing on (03) 56839779 or the Community Health Centre on (03) 56839780 to make an appointment for this service.
Cost to clients: Due to different funding sources, please enquire on admission to service.

Nursing care is provided by a Registered or Enrolled Nurse. Tasks such as recording client clinical observations may be conducted by trained and skilled staff, overseen and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse. Services are usually short term or episodic, depending on your assessed needs.
Nursing care can include:
• continence assessment, education and advice
• regular monitoring of blood glucose level, blood pressure etc
• education in self-management of chronic conditions
• short term wound care
• support with medication management.

mecwacare is a recognised leader in home nursing across Victoria and offers a comprehensive, flexible and responsive service. Our team of qualified and experienced nurses has a strong commitment to providing personalised care that is focused on maintaining independence. The care our clients receive from mecwacare can be purchased privately, or be government-subsidised subject to Centrelink asessment. In some cases service fees are either completely or partially funded. mecwacare service fees may also be covered by health insurance providers. Our services include clinical assessments, management of medication, wounds, continence and diabetes, post-hospital care, enteral therapy and leasing and purchase of mobility aids.

Specialising in a broad range of clinical care, we bring healthcare right to your doorstep. Whether it's wound management, medication administration, or complex health monitoring, our highly skilled nursing staff are not just caregivers; they're your healthcare partners. Our dedicated Care Managers ensure a seamless integration of nursing services to meet your specific health needs.

myHomecare is now part of the Australian Unity family, one of Australia’s largest home healthcare providers. This partnership strengthens our role as a leader, delivering adaptive, tailored, and pioneering care so more Australians can age actively at home.