DVA Community Nursing in SA South East Metro
DVA funded clinical nursing and personal care across Adelaide's southern and eastern suburbs, close to our base in Flagstaff Hill.
Burnside
Local government area
Holdfast Bay
Local government area
Marion
Local government area
Onkaparinga
Local government area
Unley
Local government area
Areas We Cover
Our nurses visit clients living in the council areas of Burnside, Holdfast Bay, Marion, Onkaparinga and Unley. Suburbs and towns we visit include Burnside, Glen Osmond, Glenelg, Brighton, Marion, Oaklands Park, Unley, Parkside, Flagstaff Hill, Happy Valley, Morphett Vale and Noarlunga.
Not sure if your suburb is covered? Get in touch and we will confirm.
Care Available in SA South East Metro
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.
- Flinders Medical Centre
- Noarlunga Hospital
- Repat Health Precinct
- Royal Adelaide 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 Metro
Referrals can come from a GP, a hospital discharge planner or a nurse practitioner.