Services
We are a registered NDIS service provider and have carers in your area who can help you with your support needs. Below are some of the services we provide:
PERSONAL CARE
Whether you’re living alone or with family, and just need a helping hand accomplishing your everyday tasks like grooming, hygiene, health care and meals, we’re here for you. Our support workers focus on delivering tailored care that helps you live with dignity and maximise your independence and functional skills.
Where possible and appropriate, we might also recommend additional supports like aids or equipment that will help you complete the tasks easier or by yourself.
A few of the tasks where we offer support include:
- Personal Hygiene including Showering, Bathing, Oral Hygiene, Dressing and Grooming.
- Toileting, Bladder and Bowel Management, Menstrual Care
- Feeding
- Attending Appointments
- Use of Aids and Appliances, Hearing and Communication Devices
- Mobility and Transferring, for example Moving In and Out of Bed, On or Off the toilet.
- Application of Splints, Basic First Aid due to injuries.
COMMUNITY NURSING
As part of the Support Place family, you can achieve optimal health and independence through our range of specialist nursing support.
Our team of experienced Registered Nurses provides ongoing support and continuity of care to suit your unique needs, from companionship to care, a few hours a week to 24/7 support. We work closely with you, your support person, and your Plan Coordinator to help you reach your short, medium, and long-term goals, whether they be health-related or other.
A few areas covered by our NDIS-approved nursing services are:
- Medication Management
- Diabetes Management
- Dysphagia Management
- Epilepsy Management
- Wound and Pressure Care
- Nutrition
- Podiatry and Foot Care
- Respiratory Conditions
- Complex Disability Care – PEG, Continence, Ventilator, Bowel Care
- Continence, Holistic Care Plans
- Day-to-day Health Support in your home.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Whether you want to exercise, volunteer, take a class or go to gatherings, our team will support you every step of the way. Here’s just a few of the adventures you can participate in as part of the Neta Care family:
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Technology
- Home and Living Skills
- Personal Development
- Yoga
- Cooking and Sports
- Excursions to Museums, Shows, Festivals.
SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING
Our SIL services help you live as independently as possible, wherever you are. Our support workers help and supervise the completion of daily tasks like:
- Personal Care including showering and dressing
- Daily Life Skills such as Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening and doing Laundry.
- Support in Budgeting and Household Management
- Development of Social and Communication Skills.
- Help with Recreational Activities at home like Playing Games, Basic Crafts, Using Technology etc.
- Overnight Support (sleepover or active overnight).
Our services are tailored to your needs. That means we can be available 24/7, for whatever you need.
HOUSEHOLD TASK
Chores should be a chore. We’re here to help you with household tasks, no matter how small, including cleaning, cooking, laundry and more.
From helping clean out your oven to ironing clothes and folding bed linen, or helping keep the fridge/pantry organised and clean.
No matter the task, our mission is the same: helping you live a safer, healthier, more organised life.
GROUP ACTIVITIES
Get involved in a range of classes, enjoy volunteering, or attend one of our social events. We host a diverse range of activities that are fun, creative, and empowering.
Explore your talents and meet new people through our interactive workshops, classes and social events. We also have opportunities for those who enjoy volunteering, and host a diverse range of activities that are fun, creative and empowering. Whether your calling is music, drama, sport, wood working, social events – or just taking a trip to the beach! – we’ve got like-minded individuals who can’t wait for you to join them.
We work with community groups like Alara and the Blue Roo Theatre company to bring fun, exciting and challenging opportunities for the whole Neta Care family.
Development of Life Skills
SupportPlace will work with you on developing your daily living skills to build your confidence and support you to live an independent and socially active lifestyle. We do this by providing the following services:
- Use of Public Transport Independently
- Practice and Maintain Personal Hygiene
- Communication and Social Skills
- Managing Personal Finances
- Preparing a Healthy Meal
- Laundering of Clothes
RESPITE CARE
Take a break to rest and recharge while our Care Pros take on the caregiving duties.
Personal Care
- Day start/day end
- Bath/shower assistance
- Transfer mobility
- Dressing assistance
- Incontinence care
- Feeding assistance
Household Task/Daily Activities
- Meal planning and preparation
- Medication reminders
- Housekeeping
- Daily errands – (grocery, dry-cleaning, etc)
- Transportation to and from appointments
- Activities, socialization & out of home programs, etc.
Community Nursing Care
- PEG feeding
- Bowel Care
- Catheter care
- Stoma care
- Wound management
- Medication administration
- Quadriplegic/Paraplegic care
Community Participation
- Swimming at the YMCA or local pool
- Watch sporting activities in Melbourne or Bendigo
Development Life Skills
- Accessing public transport
- Shopping for groceries
Short Term Accommodation/Respite
- Accommodation for two or three nights
- Assistance with personal care while on a short stay away from permanent residency
Supported Independent Living
- Help or supervision with daily task to help you live independently
- Assistance with cooking while living in a shared accommodation
Centre Based Group Activities
- Attending groups and activities
- Arts and crafts
Service Areas
We are here to help! SupportPlace is proud to serve our neighbours in Melbourne
- South Eastern Suburbs
- Inner Metro
- Northern and Western Suburbs.
