What Is NDIS Community Nursing?
Community nursing under the NDIS provides clinical health support delivered in your own home or community setting. For NDIS participants in Adelaide with complex health needs, community nursing ensures you receive professional medical care without needing to visit a hospital or clinic.
This includes wound care, medication management, continence support, PEG feeding, catheter care, diabetes management, and health monitoring — all delivered by qualified registered nurses who understand disability support.
What Does Community Nursing Cover Under the NDIS?
NDIS community nursing in Adelaide typically covers:
- Wound management — assessment, dressing changes, and healing monitoring
- Medication management — administration, blister pack setup, and medication reviews
- Continence support — catheter care, bowel management programs, and continence assessments
- Diabetes care — blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and dietary guidance
- PEG and enteral feeding — tube feeding setup, maintenance, and monitoring
- Respiratory support — oxygen therapy management, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
- Seizure management — epilepsy action plans, rescue medication administration, and monitoring
- Health assessments — regular clinical reviews and vital signs monitoring
- Clinical training for support workers — training your care team in health-specific tasks
- Care plan development — creating and reviewing individualised health management plans
Who Is Eligible?
You can access NDIS community nursing if:
- You have an active NDIS plan
- Your disability creates a clinical health need that requires nursing intervention
- The nursing support is related to your disability (not general health care covered by Medicare)
- Your plan includes funding under Core Supports or Capacity Building
Important distinction: The NDIS covers nursing that relates to your disability. General healthcare (GP visits, hospital stays, standard prescriptions) remains under Medicare. If your condition creates a need for ongoing clinical management that a non-disabled person wouldn’t typically require, the NDIS is likely the right funding source.
Why Choose Destiny for Community Nursing in Adelaide
Many NDIS providers subcontract nursing to agency staff who change frequently. At Destiny Community Services, our approach is different:
- In-house registered nurses — our Director of Nursing, Sally Wangari, leads a team of qualified RNs who know your health history
- Continuity of care — the same nurses work with you consistently, not a rotating roster of strangers
- 24/7 availability — clinical support is available around the clock for participants who need it
- Integrated support — our nurses work alongside our support workers, ensuring your whole team is aligned
- Complex care capability — we specialise in participants with high and complex health needs that other providers may not accept
How to Access NDIS Community Nursing
- Check your plan — look for funding under “Assistance with Daily Life” (Core) or “Improved Health and Wellbeing” (Capacity Building)
- Talk to your support coordinator — they can confirm whether your current funding covers nursing and help request additional funding if needed
- Choose a registered provider — community nursing requires a registered NDIS provider (Destiny is fully registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission)
- Initial assessment — a registered nurse visits you at home to assess your clinical needs and develop a care plan
- Ongoing care — regular nursing visits scheduled around your routine and needs
Common Questions
Can I choose my own community nurse?
Yes. Under the NDIS, you have choice and control over your providers. You can choose Destiny Community Services as your nursing provider regardless of who provides your other supports.
How often will a nurse visit?
This depends on your clinical needs. Some participants need daily nursing (e.g., wound dressings, insulin), while others may need weekly or fortnightly reviews. Your care plan is tailored to you.
Can community nursing be combined with SIL?
Absolutely. Many of our SIL participants also receive community nursing through Destiny. Having both services with one provider means seamless communication between your clinical and daily support teams.
Get Started
If you or someone you care for needs NDIS community nursing in Adelaide, our clinical team is ready to help. We’ll assess your needs, explain your funding options, and develop a care plan that gives you confidence and independence at home.
Contact our nursing team today or call (08) 7093 3823 to discuss your needs.
Support coordinators: Submit a referral here for fast intake processing.