DVA Community Nursing
At Holicare, we are proud to be an approved DVA community nursing provider offering high-quality home nursing care for veterans and war widows/widowers. Our goal is to help eligible individuals receive professional nursing support in the comfort of their own homes.
The DVA Community Nursing Program provides essential in-home nursing care to support veterans and war widows with their health and personal care needs. This program ensures that individuals can maintain their independence and wellbeing while receiving expert medical attention
At Holicare, we will design nursing services to meet the specific needs, values and aspirations of you and your family.
What is DVA Community Nursing?
The DVA Community Nursing Program provides essential in-home nursing care to support veterans and war widows with their health and personal care needs. This program ensures that individuals can maintain their independence and wellbeing while receiving expert medical attention
At Holicare, we will design nursing services to meet the specific needs, values and aspirations of you and your family.
Our DVA Community Nursing Services Include:
- Clinical Nursing – Medication management, wound care, and ongoing health monitoring.
- Personal Care – Assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and hygiene.
- Chronic Disease Support – Helping you manage long-term conditions with professional care.
- Post-Hospital Recovery Care – Support with rehabilitation and ongoing treatment at home.
- Carer Support Services – Helping family carers by providing professional nursing assistance.
- Continence Management – Compassionate care to assist with bladder and bowel health for improved comfort and dignity.
As an approved DVA community nursing provider, our program is designed to support your health, independence and quality of life so you can continue living comfortably at home while avoiding early hospital or residential care admission.
Why Choose Holicare?
- Accredited DVA Nursing Provider – Recognised by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for our commitment to quality care
- Experienced & Compassionate Nurses – Our team is dedicated to providing professional and empathetic care to veterans
Are You Eligible?
If you are a veteran or war widow/widower with a DVA Gold or White Card, you may qualify for government funded community nursing services. You mut also undertake an assessment to determine your need for clinical and/or personal care.
To receive government funded nursing care at home, you must obtain an authorised referral from:
- A General Practitioner (GP)
- A Nurse Practitioner specialising in community nursing
- A Treating Doctor in a Hospital
- A Hospital Discharge Planner
- Arrange a free consultation at a convenient time
- Guide you through the community nursing assessment process
- Connect you with our experienced Registered Nurses for personalised home care
What are the costs?
There is no cost to you if you are assessed as eligible for assistance from the DVA Community Nursing Program. For more information, contact our office on (03) 8374 7603 or visit the Department of Veteran Affairs website.Get Started Today!
If you or a loved one require DVA home nursing services, Holicare is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your eligibility and arrange a consultation. Get the professional care you deserve!TESTIMONIALS
Sean Farelly
I am writing to thank the Community Nursing team for their work - at short notice - to restore services to my 95 yo mother who wishes to live in her own home in Melbourne. The Community Nursing team found Holicare and I can say that the Holicare team has been absolutely outstanding in difficult circumstances. I and my family have found the Holicare people to be highly skilled, committed and caring professionals who go above and beyond mere baseline expectations. The Community Nursing team and Holicare both deserve to be commended.
B. Johnston
I feel that you have a very caring staff and I look forward to their visits, as they are always so very cheery and polite. They treat me as a normal human being, whereas because of my age 100 yrs., some people treat me as though I’m in my second childhood which thank God I’m not. I think you are lucky to have so many happy, caring people on your staff. Many thanks
Ivy, O
Thank you to you and your team for the care you had provided my Nan whilst she was in her home since June 2022. You are all remarkable. Again, thank you
Vince, R
Our Nurse Jenny has been very punctual and helpful to my brother Vince. Very professional in all aspects of her services. Very happy
Kerrin
I would like to thank you so much for sending a Mark yesterday. He is obviously a dedicated nurse who cares deeply about his work. We found him to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient. On top of this he is also very friendly and has a good sense of humour. A perfect person to be looking after Egil.Thank you
Allen, L
I would like to thank your organisation for the help and kindness shown to me after my hip operation and prostate surgery. All the staff who came showed respect and kindness much appreciated. I would like to give special mention to Jenny who saw me at the very outset and was so caring understanding my stresses. She is an asset to your organisation.