Facing a life-limiting illness is one of the most difficult challenges a family can endure. Working alongside your medical team, we are dedicated to granting your loved one’s final wish: to remain in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by the people they love.
Comfort, Dignity and Choice at Home
We believe that palliative care is about living every moment to the fullest, right to the end. Our team of Registered Nurses and empathetic caregivers provides a comprehensive safety net, ensuring your loved one is supported physically, emotionally and socially.
- Pain & Symptom Management: Registered Nurses administer medication including syringe drivers to keep your loved one pain free.
- Personal Care with Dignity: Gentle assistance with bathing and dressing, always preserving self respect and hygiene.
- Respite for Families: We sit with them so you can rest, sleep or simply step away for a moment.
- 24/7 Availability: We offer overnight care and 24/7 rostered support so that you are never alone.
- Companionship & Comfort: A calming presence that respects your family’s cultural and spiritual traditions.
Comfort, Dignity and Choice at Home
We believe that even at the end of life, comfort, dignity and meaningful time with loved ones matter most. Our empathetic team of Registered Nurses and caregivers provides a comprehensive safety net, ensuring your loved one is supported physically, emotionally and socially.
- Expert pain and symptom management, including medication and syringe drivers, to keep your loved one comfortable
- Gentle, dignified personal care, including bathing and dressing
- Respite and 24/7 support, so you can rest, sleep or step away when you need to
- Companionship and comfort that respects your family's cultural and spiritual traditions
Palliative care right across
Templestowe
Our caregivers live and work locally, so care at home is never far away, anywhere in Templestowe.
- Prahran
- Malvern
- Glen Iris
- Caulfield
- Glen Huntly
- Ashburton
- Ashwood
- Carnegie
- Murrumbeena
- Bentleigh
- Kooyong
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Palliative care in Templestowe:
How we can help
Can you provide medical pain relief?
Yes. Our team includes qualified Registered Nurses who can administer pain relief injections, manage pumps or syringe drivers, and coordinate with your palliative care team or GP to keep symptoms well controlled.
How quickly can services start?
We understand that time is often short. We can usually arrange a consultation and begin care within 24 hours (or sooner in urgent situations). We handle the logistics so you can focus on your loved one.
Do you work with the hospital palliative care team?
Yes. We work collaboratively with community palliative care teams, hospices and GPs. We act as the eyes and ears in the home, updating the medical team on any changes in condition to ensure seamless care.
Is this service only for the final days?
No. Palliative care can begin at any stage of a life limiting illness, well before end of life care is needed. We support families for months or even years, helping manage day-to-day comfort, dignity and quality of life, including overnight and 24-hour support when required.
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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
