Refer participants to community nursing in Footscray, VIC
Community nursing covers registered nurse (RN) and enrolled nurse (EN) services delivered in the participant's home or community.
Refer to community nursing
- 25 registered providers in Footscray
- Category 1: Assistance with Daily Life (Includes SIL)
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Clover Leaf Sanctuary Pty Ltd
Footscray, VIC and 63 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albion, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · Burnside, VIC · Cairnlea, VIC · +51 more
Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Domestic assistance
Clover Leaf Sanctuary Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider offering a wide range of disability support services tailored for the Footscray community. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider focuses on delivering person-centred care that fosters independence, inclusion, and overall well-being within Footscray. Their commitment extends to ensuring participants can access essential NDIS funded supports that align with their goals and aspirations.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Safe Heaven Care
Footscray, VIC and 24 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Diamond Creek, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hawthorn East, VIC · Heathmont, VIC · Kensington, VIC · +12 more
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Household tasks
Safe Heaven Care is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services throughout Footscray, VIC. Understanding the unique needs of individuals in the Footscray community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to foster independence, enhance quality of life, and promote active participation in the community.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
FBA Care
Footscray, VIC and 9 othersAlso servesBrunswick, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Preston, VIC · Reservoir, VIC · Sunshine West, VIC · Tarneit, VIC · Tottenham, VIC · West Footscray, VIC
Specialises in Domestic assistance · Gardening · Personal care
Understanding the unique needs of the Footscray community, FBA Care focuses on delivering person-centred care that fosters independence and enhances the quality of life for NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
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Jim's Mowing (Bell Post Hill)
Footscray, VIC and 18 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Collingwood, VIC · Diamond Creek, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hawthorn East, VIC · Heathmont, VIC · Kangaroo Flat, VIC · Kensington, VIC · Knoxfield, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melton, VIC · +6 more
Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Nursing
Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of NDIS services designed to foster independence, enhance community participation, and improve overall quality of life. Their presence in Footscray ensures accessible and reliable support for participants within the local community.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
HEALTH STEPS
Footscray, VIC and 27 othersAlso servesBlackburn, VIC · Blacktown, NSW · Brighton, VIC · Burwood, VIC · Cheltenham, VIC · Clayton, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Dingley Village, VIC · Endeavour Hills, VIC · Frankston, VIC · Glen Waverley, VIC · +15 more
Specialises in Nursing · Personal care
HEALTH STEPS is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services across Footscray, VIC. Understanding the unique needs of the Footscray community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life for NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse
Lavender Healthcare Pty Ltd
Footscray, VIC
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Meal preparation
With a commitment to enhancing the lives of NDIS participants, they offer a comprehensive range of specialized NDIS services.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Blooming Care Services Pty. Ltd.
Footscray, VIC and 3 othersAlso servesMelbourne, VIC · Sunshine North, VIC · Warrnambool, VIC
Specialises in Therapy · Personal care · Social support
Blooming Care Services Pty. Ltd. Understanding the unique needs of the Footscray community, the provider offers a comprehensive range of NDIS funded supports designed to enhance independence and improve the quality of life for participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Enhanced Ability Behaviour Support Pty Ltd
Footscray, VIC and 9 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Melbourne, VIC · North Melbourne, VIC · St Albans, VIC · Sunshine, VIC · Sunshine North, VIC · Tarneit, VIC · Truganina, VIC · Williams Landing, VIC
Specialises in Physiotherapy
Enhanced Ability Behaviour Support Pty Ltd is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services to the vibrant community of Footscray, VIC. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life within Footscray and its surrounding areas.
How we verified this provider
Felice Care Disability Services
Footscray, VIC and 25 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Bacchus Marsh, VIC · Ballan, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Darley, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · Delahey, VIC · Derrimut, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Hillside, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · +13 more
Specialises in Cleaning
They are dedicated to delivering high-quality disability support services with a person-centred approach.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Filocare Australia Pty Ltd
Footscray, VIC and 52 othersAlso servesBallarat Central, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Caringal, VIC · Carrum Downs, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Clyde, VIC · Clyde North, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Coburg North, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · +40 more
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
Filocare Australia Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services across Footscray, VIC. As a registered NDIS provider, Filocare Australia Pty Ltd understands the unique needs of individuals within the Footscray community and offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
About Footscray, VIC
Population
16,345
Median household income
$32,396 p.a.
Local government area
Maribyrnong (City)
Providers listed
25
Footscray sits within the Maribyrnong (City) local government area in VIC. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How providers are verified
When you refer a participant through MD Home Care, you are referring to a provider cross-checked against the official Australian registers. Here is what is verified before a provider appears in the directory.
NDIS register cross-check
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Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval status
Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.
Source: Department of Health and Aged CareABN verification
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Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 25 community nursing providers in Footscray by NDIS registration group. We verify registration status against the NDIS Provider Register.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, engagement with the platform (claimed listings rank higher), and subscription tier. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. We do not accept payment for higher rankings.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Community Nursing in Footscray
Community nursing covers registered nurse (RN) and enrolled nurse (EN) services delivered in the participant's home or community. This includes health assessments, medication administration, wound care, continence management, diabetes management, and development of health management plans. Providers must hold the Community Nursing Care registration group.
Of the 25 community nursing providers in Footscray, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have verified their listing on MD Home Care. Providers in this area cover 19 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 25 providers in Footscray, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Community Nursing Pricing in Footscray
The following NDIS price limits apply to community nursing in Footscray under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_026_0115_1_1 | Assistance In Living Arrangements (Host Family/Alternative Family Situation) | Quote required |
| 01_027_0115_1_1 | Assistance In A Shared Living Arrangement | Quote required |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Community Nursing Covers
The Community Nursing registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
Registered Nurse (RN) Services
Health assessments, medication administration, wound care, continence assessments, diabetes management, respiratory care, clinical supervision of support workers. RNs are required for complex clinical tasks and care plan development.
Enrolled Nurse (EN) Services
Medication administration, wound dressing changes, vital signs monitoring, clinical observations. ENs work under RN supervision and are appropriate for routine clinical tasks that do not require RN-level assessment.
Health Management Plans
Development and review of participant health management plans, including medication management plans, diabetes action plans, epilepsy management plans, and wound care plans.
Clinical Training for Support Workers
RNs can train and assess support workers for specific clinical tasks (e.g., PEG feeding, catheter care) that would otherwise require nursing visits. This can reduce ongoing costs while maintaining safety.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for community nursing in Footscray.
A participant with diabetes needs a nurse to develop a diabetes management plan, train their support workers on blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration, and conduct monthly reviews. Refer to a community nursing provider with diabetes experience.
A participant has a chronic wound that is not healing. Refer to a community nursing provider for wound assessment and a wound care plan. The RN may recommend referral to a wound specialist or additional equipment.
A participant's support workers need clinical training on PEG feeding. Refer to a community nursing provider who can train workers, assess their competency, and provide ongoing clinical oversight.
What to Expect After Referral
Community nursing services typically begin with an RN assessment of the participant's clinical needs. The RN develops or reviews clinical care plans, trains support workers where appropriate, and establishes a review schedule. Ongoing visits may be weekly, fortnightly, or monthly depending on clinical complexity. Expect the RN to provide written care plans and training records.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a community nursing provider may not be delivering quality services.
No written care plans or clinical protocols
Support workers performing clinical tasks without RN training or oversight
Nurse not communicating with the participant's GP about changes in health status
No process for updating care plans when the participant's condition changes
Provider not maintaining clinical records or incident documentation
How Community Nursing Works with Other Supports
Community Nursing works closely with High Intensity Daily Support (RNs supervise high intensity workers), Daily Personal Activities (clinical handover between nurses and support workers), and Therapeutic Supports (coordinating with allied health professionals on participant health goals). When referring, check if the nursing provider also provides high intensity support to avoid needing a separate provider.
How to Refer a Participant for Community Nursing
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 1
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Community Nursing
When referring for community nursing, specify whether you need an RN or EN, the clinical tasks required, and the frequency of visits. Check if the provider can do initial assessments within your timeframe. For participants with both nursing and personal care needs, consider whether one provider can cover both to reduce coordination overhead.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for community nursing. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Footscray and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Western Melbourne region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Victoria NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All community nursing providers in Footscray must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Victoria.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.