DVA Community Nursing in SA South East Country
DVA funded clinical nursing and personal care in the Adelaide Hills, Mount Barker and country Onkaparinga.
Adelaide Hills
Local government area
Mount Barker
Local government area
Onkaparinga
Local government area
Areas We Cover
Our nurses visit clients living in the council areas of Adelaide Hills, Mount Barker and Onkaparinga. Suburbs and towns we visit include Stirling, Aldgate, Hahndorf, Lobethal, Woodside, Mount Barker, Littlehampton, Nairne, McLaren Vale and Willunga.
Not sure if your suburb is covered? Get in touch and we will confirm.
Care Available in SA South East Country
Clinical nursing and personal care, provided by qualified nursing staff.
Caring for wounds
Assessment, dressings and ongoing wound management.
Helping with medication
Medication support and management, with a signed Medication Authority from the treating doctor.
Managing symptoms
Monitoring and support for chronic and complex medical conditions.
Palliative care
End of life care focused on comfort, with support for the family.
Checking overall health
Regular clinical observations and health checks.
After a hospital stay
Helping clients recover safely at home after an operation or discharge.
Hospital Discharge and GP Referrals
We receive referrals from GPs, nurse practitioners and discharge planners, including from these hospitals. Hospital referrals are valid for six weeks after discharge.
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
- Flinders Medical Centre
- Noarlunga Hospital
How to Start Nursing Care
Get a referral
Ask your GP, your hospital discharge planner or a nurse practitioner to refer you to Community Care Provider.
We confirm eligibility
For White Card holders, we contact DVA to confirm eligibility for your assessed nursing or personal care need.
Assessment at home
A nurse visits to understand your needs, goals and routines, and plans care with you.
Regular visits
Our nurses provide your care at home and keep your GP informed about your progress.
Other Regions
Arrange nursing in SA South East Country
Referrals can come from a GP, a hospital discharge planner or a nurse practitioner.