Paediatric Services

Paediatric Services at home

Home Caring provides paediatric care to support children with complex medical conditions and high care needs in the comfort of their own home.

Accessing quality clinical care for your child at home can help them enjoy quality of life, while easing the pressures of travelling to medical appointments for your family. Our clinical care team, including Paediatric Nurses, can support your child with complex conditions, so your family can continue to thrive in everyday life.

Home Caring is a registered NDIS provider, and can support NDIS participants of all ages. We’ll provide you with choice and control, while ensuring quality support.

Our Services

We offer a range of services that cater to the unique needs of children, including:

• Paediatric nursing care – including wound care, medication management, gastrostomy care and tracheostomy care, Nasogastric tubes/TPT tubes, seizure management, 24/7 support, clinical support in school
• Respiratory therapy – including CPAP/BiPap therapy, ventilation, oxygen therapy, high flow, nebulisation
• Infusion therapy – administrating medicines through different methods (oral, IV, IM and subcutaneous injection)
• Palliative care – supporting families whose children are facing life-limiting conditions, including pain management, symptom management and emotional support
• Short Term Accommodation (Respite) – clinical support for families caring for children with complex conditions, so they can take a break, including planned and emergency in home respite
• Training for families – training on how to use equipment, administer child-specific care, general guidance and advice for family carers.
• Daily support – help with everyday needs, personal care, learning life skills, community participation, transport, support for challenging behaviours.
• Nursing Care plans – we’ll help create a Nursing Care plan in consultation with you and your family, and tailored to your child’s individual needs and circumstances.
• NDIS support for kids with complex disabilities – we’ll help you with implementing your NDIS plan, ensuring you’re making the most of your funding, and providing personalised support that meets your child’s needs.

The team at Home Caring is experienced at caring for children with a range of different chronic and complex care needs and syndromes, including but not limited to cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Trisomy 21, SMA, Spina bifida and mitochondrial disorders. We also provide quality care for children who are non-verbal or non-mobile.

How Paediatric care at home can help your family

At Home Caring, we believe every child deserves access to high quality care at home, so they can enjoy quality of life. Home care services can benefit your family in many different ways, including:

• Comfort and convenience – by accessing care at home, children can stay in a familiar environment which reduces their anxiety, and removes the hassle of traveling for care.
• Personalised care – our local team of care experts and nurses will tailor care to your child’s unique needs, and work closely with families to create a care plan that suits you.
• Better lifestyle – accessing home care services might better suit your child’s lifestyle, and make it easier for them to take part in family life, school, sport, and community activities.
• Support for families – our compassionate team provide training and support for families as they care for their children’s complex needs. We’re with you every step of the way.
• Familiarity for your child – being able to access care in the comfort of their own home can make your child feel more at ease, and improve their quality of life.
• Consistent care team – our local staff provide consistent care from the same people, so your child will see a familiar face each time.

About our team

Home Caring’s qualified team of health care professionals and support workers are highly experienced at providing care for children with complex needs. We provide services to the highest standards, so you can feel confident that your child is accessing the very best care.

We also take a holistic approach to care, collaborating with your child’s medical team, support network and family members. Our tailored approach is based on each family’s unique needs, and we’re always available to provide guidance and advice for parents on how to provide the very best care.

Get in Touch

To learn more about our Paediatric Services at Home or to schedule a consultation, please get in touch.

Home Caring also provides other NDIS services for children, including assistance with daily living, social activities, one-on-one personal care, learning life skills, transport, assistance with education, behaviour support, home modifications and mobility equipment. We look forward to working with you and your family.