Good nutrition is the foundation of good health, but planning and preparing meals every day can become a challenge. We handle menu planning, shopping and cooking in your kitchen, ensuring every meal is fresh, safe and made exactly to your taste without the stress.
Fresh, Healthy Meals Tailored to Your Taste
We bring the joy of cooking back into your home. We work with you to design a menu that excites your taste buds and meets your nutritional goals.
- Menu Planning & Shopping: We accompany you to the shops or handle the list for you.
- Dietary Management: Strictly adhering to diabetic, low sodium, gluten free or texture modified diets.
- Food Safety: We check the fridge and pantry to remove expired items ensuring a safe kitchen.
- Batch Cooking: Preparing meals in bulk and portioning them for the freezer for easy options.
- Social Dining: Our caregivers love to chat while cooking and can share a meal with you.
Fresh, Healthy Meals Tailored to Your Taste
The joy of home cooked meals returns to your kitchen. A menu is planned around your palate and nutritional goals, delivered by local caregivers as part of your in home care, whether through aged care or disability support.
- Menu planning and grocery shopping, taken care of
- Dietary needs followed carefully, in line with your health team's advice
- A safe, well stocked kitchen, with expired items removed
- Fresh cooking or batch meals for the freezer, with company at the table
Fresh, healthy meals tailored to your taste
A menu that excites your taste buds and meets your nutritional goals.
Meal preparation right across
Footscray
Our caregivers live and work locally, so care at home is never far away, anywhere in Footscray.
- Prahran
- Malvern
- Glen Iris
- Caulfield
- Glen Huntly
- Ashburton
- Ashwood
- Carnegie
- Murrumbeena
- Bentleigh
- Kooyong
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Meal preparation in Footscray:
How we can help
Do you cook in my home or bring the food?
We cook directly in your kitchen. This means every meal is fresh, hot and prepared exactly how you like it, and unlike frozen delivery services, you keep full control over the ingredients and flavours.
Can you cater to specific medical diets?
Yes. We often support clients with specific needs such as diabetes management, diets for heart health or texture modified diets for those with swallowing difficulties. We can follow instructions from your GP or Dietitian strictly.
Do you do the cleaning up?
Yes. We leave your kitchen spotless, washing the dishes, wiping down the benches and packing away any leftovers, so you can simply relax after your meal.
Can I go shopping with the caregiver?
Yes, we encourage it. Going to the supermarket or the local market is a great way to stay active. We can drive you there, help carry the bags and assist with unpacking at home.
Delivering a WOW Customer Experience
Riccardo Galvan
hi a carer helped me home from hospital, it was perfect thank you, really easy to organise and everyone was so nice
Peter Parsons
We have been very impressed of the wonderful service and genuine care and support given to our elderly mother by Care Nurses, Shae and Vanessa from Nurse Next Door. I would highly recommend this Service to anyone in need of nursing care, who are professional and compassionate. Keep up the great work!
Maria D
Thanks for taking such good care of Dad over the past few weeks. We really appreciate knowing he was cared for so well while we couldn't get there.
Claudia Jesse
I have used this service on a number of occasions for my Mum. I can highly recommend them. They are professional yet personable, dependable and accommodating. The staff are really wonderful with her, making cups of tea to hand massages, nothing seems too much trouble. Love this company!
Fran Hodge
nethmi Perera
Great support!
Jane Trengove
They have always been willing to help even with last minute changes. Very professional care coordinator.
Naomi Connock
Nurse next door have been so easy to deal with from the first phone call when we were in desperate need and have continued to provide the same standard of care months on. The carer provided is the perfect match for my Dad and is always interested in listening to what dad has to say, she is so helpful and caring in all aspects. I can also say that about any temporary replacement carers that have been used as well. There were a few hiccups with our home care provided and Nurse next door dealt with all that as well. I would highly recommend NND to anyone needing care for the elderly loved ones.
theo pilipasidis
Mum has had lovely women caring for her at home. I have felt confident in their care and looking after her while I was at work. She has liked them a lot as they chatted with her and did some washing or cleaning for us. I think they’ve been wonderful.
Tam Osbourne
Terrific organisation providing friendly, engaging carers and always prompt and helpful in assisting my husband’s requirements.
Flora Di Medio
I have found Nurse Next Door to have staff that are extremely helpful. The carers I have I’ve found to be very compatible with my personality and needs. I highly recommend this company.
Lisa Montgomery
Fabulous company that I cannot recommend highly enough. I have used them both in WA and Victoria for NDIS care and the standard across both has been the same.
Brayden Hulett
Ted Haydon
Nurse Next Door are true to their word, " Our Talent is Caring' I was in need of assistance with a fragile and complex situation and Nurse Next Door was prompt and at my front door with a positiveness, trustworthiness, a smile and a caring nature . Their methodology, integrity and professionalism ensured that the most fragile and complex situation was not too difficult or out of their scope. Nurse Next Door are skilled, competent, knowledgeable, and resourceful people. The friendly nurses listened, were accommodating, caring, kind and humble; in turn we felt safe, confident and reassured that we were going to be in the hands of good people . The staff at Nurse Next Door presented a health plan and recommendations so that the best possible health outcome was achieved. Nurse Next Door; you have demonstrated good nursing practices. Thank you for preserving the faith of what it means to service community health outreach programs; servicing the isolated, the fragile and vulnerable citizens in the community. Nurse Next Door, you are wonder workers and you do us all proud!
Filona Barbaro
They arrange straight away to attend my need. They stated the schedule for regular care Contacted me and give me cofidence
Aristides Kolliou
Wonderful care and response times helping us in our time of need. Rev and Sasha do an amazing job to understand what is required and implement. Thank you for all your help.
Lia Dixon
I have now used Nurse Next Door twice and have been really impressed with their level of service and expertise. The companionship carers they provided to assist my ageing mother were perfect for the role.
michael barden
I highly recommend the team at Nurse Next Door. The interview process was thorough to make sure that they matched me with the perfect Carer to suit my needs. They make me feel valued and cared for beyond what I ever imagine possible. They matched me so well with my Carer that she feels like part of the family, Definitely make Nurse Next Door your first point of call, You won’t be disappointed!!!
Denise Maddaford
How can I ever thank your company enough. A last minute trip to Melbourne, Nurse next door came to our rescue and were able to accommodate for our son, at the last minute (my fault). I have never used an agency before for my son A seamless, caring and professional service. Nothing was ever too hard. From the initial phone call, through to the accounts, it was so easy and faultless. Our nurse was so caring and professional, she made my son happy and safe. Thank you!! Our trip would have been a nightmare without you.
Fred Finette
My dear 43-years-old, NDIS pensioner son, has been a client of Nurse Next Door (NND) in Melbourne CBD since 2021. NND has been a wonderful care agency for him in that time. The different NND Carers he has had in these 3 years have generally been excellent for him — On time, disciplined, hard-working, interested, sensitive, supportive, and friendly. NND managers and administrative staff have also been very efficient, effective and most helpful, supportive and respectful in their interactions with us, particularly in their planning, organising, and clear and frequent communication. I highly recommend NND to other people in Melbourne (and elsewhere in Victoria) who may need excellent welfare care for themselves, or family members or friends, in future !
John Austin
S H
Nurse Next Door (in particular Ronnie and Heather) have become an integral part of my uncle's care whilst he is living at home. As a family, it has brought us great comfort knowing we can rely on the team at NND to be there for him whenever he needs. We cannot speak highly enough of you all - thank you for all you do..
Anna Cornell
We have been very happy with the care service that Nurse Next Door provides. The carers provide warm, engaging support and the service is very responsive to our needs.
Susan Elliott
NND gave me excellent support to attend a treatment when I travelled from interstate. Thank you!
Dee Sunyata
I recently had dental surgery and needed assistance. The Nurse Next Door Home Care Services team were amazing and provided me with great care and I felt safe and supported. Thank you Nurse Next Door Home Care Services team!
C C
The service I get from Nurse Next Door is outstanding. Thoroughly recommend their service.
Geraldine Newman
Thank you to the team at Nurse Next Door for your amazing service and support. You have taken such good care of my sister, and nothing is too much trouble.
Cowen Family
Very professional in all they do would definitely use again
Phill Glessing
Thanks Vanessa, you are very good at providing nursing services. I am very happy with you!
George Paouros
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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
