Community Nursing and Personal Care services
DVA Clients are Welcome!
At Three Strand Care, we are proud to support our Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients with high-quality, person-centred clinical and personal care services. Our experienced Registered Nurses and qualified support staff deliver compassionate and professional care in the comfort of your home — ensuring safety, dignity, and independence at every stage.
Our Community Nursing services for DVA clients include:
Personal care support
Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
Wound care management
Expert assessment and dressing of wounds to promote optimal healing.
Blood pressure (BP) monitoring
Ongoing observation to maintain healthy blood pressure levels and prevent complications.
Medication administration
Professional assistance in administering prescribed medications safely and on time.
Pressure area care
Preventative skin care and repositioning to reduce the risk of pressure injuries.
Continence management
Dignified support for bladder and bowel care, ensuring comfort and confidence.
Oxygen therapy
Safe administration and monitoring of oxygen to assist with respiratory conditions.
End-of-life care
Compassionate, holistic support focused on comfort, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.
Behaviour management
Gentle, evidence-based strategies to support clients experiencing behavioural changes.
Medication management
Comprehensive oversight to ensure medication safety, compliance, and effectiveness.
Morphine injections
Professional administration of morphine for pain management under clinical guidance.
Post-operative care
Support and monitoring after surgery to promote safe recovery and healing at home.
In-home respite care
Temporary relief for carers while ensuring clients receive attentive, quality care.
Mobility assistance
Support with walking aids, transfers, and safe movement around the home.
Diabetes monitoring
Regular blood glucose checks and guidance to help manage diabetes effectively.
Bereavement follow-up
Emotional support and follow-up care for families coping with loss.
Palliative care
Comprehensive symptom management and compassionate end-of-life support.
Toileting assistance
Respectful help with toileting routines to maintain comfort and dignity.
Assessments by Registered Nurses (RN)
Professional health assessments and care planning tailored to individual needs.
Overnight clinical care
Continuous overnight monitoring and nursing care for clients requiring round-the-clock support.
Referral Pathways
Referrals are accepted only from:
- Your General Practitioner (GP)
- Treating doctor in hospital
- Hospital discharge planner
- Nurse practitioner specialising in community nursing
Referral Validity
- Hospital referrals: valid for 6 weeks
- Referrals from GP, nurse practitioner, or hospital: valid for 12 months
Referral Process
- Get a referral from your GP or hospital
- Email referral to comnursing@threestrandcare.com.au.
- RN will arrange a visit
- RN will visit to assess and allocate service
- Services will be commence.
We welcome DVA clients, DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral. DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral .
