We provide the physical support your loved one needs while bringing joy to their day. Whether it’s help with daily routines, medication reminders, or simply sharing a cup of tea and a story, our caregivers are Passionate about Making A Difference.
What Does a Nurse Next Door Caregiver Do?
We believe that staying at home should be a joy. Our caregivers are carefully selected not just for their skills, but for their heart. We build a customised care plan that covers practical necessities and emotional connections, driven by our core purpose of Making Lives Better.
- Companionship & Connection: From walks to hobbies, we focus on the little things that make a difference.
- Personal Care: Respectful assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain dignity.
- Home Help: Meal preparation and shopping to keep the home clean and comfortable.
- Respite Care: Giving families a break knowing their loved one is in capable hands.
What Does a Nurse Next Door Caregiver Do?
We believe that staying at home should be a joy, whether you need aged care or disability support. Our local caregivers are carefully selected not just for their skills, but for their heart. Every in home care plan is customised to cover both practical necessities and emotional connection, all driven by our core purpose of Making Lives Better.
- Companionship and connection, from walks to hobbies, focusing on the little things that make a difference
- Respectful personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming, to maintain dignity
- Home help with meal preparation and shopping to keep the home clean and comfortable
- Respite care that gives families a break, knowing their loved one is in capable hands
Caregiving services, tailored to you
Everyday support from caregivers chosen for you, not assigned to you.
Personal care
Respectful assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming to maintain dignity.
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Home help
Meal preparation and shopping to keep the home clean and comfortable.
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Respite care
Giving families a break, knowing their loved one is in capable hands.
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Caregiving right across
Ararat
Our caregivers live and work locally, so care at home is never far away, anywhere in Ararat.
- Ballarat
- Wendouree
- Lucus
- Alfredton
- Mount Helen
- Brown Hill
- Sebastopol
- Beaufort
- Creswick
- Buninyong
- Mount Clear
- Ballan
- Gordon
- Mount Egerton
- Avoca
- Ararat
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Caregiving in Ararat:
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How do you select your caregivers?
We use a rigorous screening process that focuses on personality as much as qualifications. We look for individuals who are passionate about Making Lives Better and then pair clients with caregivers who share similar interests and personalities.
Can I have the same caregiver every time?
Yes, consistency is our priority. We strive to provide a small, dedicated team of caregivers so you can build genuine relationships and trust.
Do you provide care for specific conditions like dementia?
Yes. Our caregivers are trained to support clients living with Alzheimer's, dementia and other age related conditions. We focus on ability rather than disability, creating a safe environment that adapts to changing needs.
I am looking for a job as a caregiver. Where do I apply?
We would love to hear from you. The "Book a Consult" form is intended for those seeking care, so if you are interested in a caregiving role, please visit our Careers Page to view our open positions and apply directly with our recruitment team.
Delivering a WOW Customer Experience
I am enormously grateful for the ongoing support which Nurse Next Door in Ballarat provides for my elderly mother. Their staff are consistently gracious, attentive and caring. Their services are professional and very competently delivered both in their home care and in their administrative arrangements. And their genuine dedication to my mother's well-being is superb.
Paul BEKIER
Nurse next door supports my husband with Alzhiemers, from first day I met the management team Michelle and Teacey, I have only found this organisation to be absolutely amazing. All the staff in the office couldn't be any more supportive, understanding, polite and completely professional The staff who come into my home are so professional, friendly, helpful and just amazing. Everyone of them not only support my husband but also myself. All staff are totally accommodating to my hisbands needs and undertake every task in such ease and completely professional. No matter what I have asked around my husbands support they all have been completely accommodating with no fuss just happy to help. I could not recommend nurse next door highly enough. I am person who does not mix their words and will only put my name behind recommendations unless I truly believed in what I have stated So take it from me, give nurse next door a call, you will never regret it Thank you to everyone at nurse next door for being so amazing, so accommodating friendly and totally beautiful. Most of all thank you for helping me look after my husband ❤️
Maria Taylor
Michelle is the most Amazing, compassionate, and caring Nurse who goes above and beyond! I highly recommend Michelle and her team without hesitation! Cared for my husband for his final 2 weeks, and she made me feel we had know each other for a life time! Sharyn
Sharyn Harrison
What a great idea, it has been needed for a long time. I have been doing aged care 20years, my family didn’t put my sister in a residential as we looked after her. I see so many people who do not need to be in residential with all the red tape. I have helped my nextdoor neighbours to get assistance at home. Wow keep up the good work.
Julie Stepnell
I am providing feedback on behalf of a NND client currently receiving services from Nurse Next Door Ballarat receiving chronic wound management. Michelle and her team have gone above and beyond for me, ensuring I feel comfortable prior to and during all procedures. I would like to thank Michelle and her team for providing an exceptional service. My wounds are improving each day thanks to Michelle and her skilled team. Noelene
Kymberly Rita Hartup
Tailored supports delivered with empathy and humour. The Ballarat Nurse Next Door team are highly skilled and always go above and beyond.
Sara Sansom
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Why Nurse Next Door?
Quality Home Care That’s Personal and Professional
Every Care Plan is thoughtfully crafted, and every Caregiver is meticulously chosen to meet your needs.
Quality Home Care That’s Personal and Professional
We Match You with Your Perfect Caregiver
We hand-pick the right person from our trusted team of Caregivers based on your needs, preferences and personality.
We Match You with Your Perfect Caregiver
Reliable Care with Our Attendance Monitoring System
Our activity monitoring system closely monitors every visit to ensure Caregivers arrive on time and schedules run smoothly.
Reliable Care with Our Attendance Monitoring System
Qualified & Insured Caregivers You Can Trust
Our Caregivers and Nurses are licensed, insured and highly qualified, with a minimum of two years’ experience.
Qualified & Insured Caregivers You Can Trust
We Aim to Provide You The Same Caregiver Everytime
We want you to see a familiar face every visit. Your perfect match Caregiver will learn your routines and favorite foods.
We Aim to Provide You The Same Caregiver Everytime
24/7 Live Calling Support
Speak with a real person in 30 seconds or less every time you call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
24/7 Live Calling Support
Comprehensive Care at Every Age
Our services range from elder care to daily living support for people of all ages. Quality care, regardless of age.
Comprehensive Care at Every Age
