Bendigo Health Community Nursing Services

What we do

We offer a range of district nursing services to support clients in their home:

• Comprehensive health assessment
• Goal setting and care planning
• Clinical care such as wound care, medication support, catheter care, PEG tube and stoma care

We provide a nurse consultancy service in the following specialty areas:

• Diabetes
• Dementia and cognition
• Wound care
• Stomal therapy
• Continence

We can help you with:

• Referral to other services to support your goals
• Providing health information to facilitate recovery and wellness

Who we care for

Our service is available to people who require care to be delivered in their home when activities of daily living are impacted. Please phone our office if you have any questions about eligibility for our service.

We also deliver services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, Home Care Package holders, Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA).

District nursing service is available to people living in the Bendigo area within a 30km radius of the CBD. Services may be negotiated for clients outside this area.

Regional Community Continence Service is provided in the City of Greater Bendigo, Loddon, Buloke, Campaspe, Swan Hill and Gannawarra shires.

Regional Dementia Consultancy Service is available throughout the Loddon Mallee Region. This can be provided by phone, telehealth, or face-to-face. 

How to access this service?

Referrals can be received through My Aged Care or Bendigo Health Referral Centre ereferral@bendigohealth.org.au