Who We Are

The District Nurses is one of Tasmania’s oldest and best-loved community organisations committed to care. We provide support which builds on our clients’ strengths and abilities to help them continue living safely and well in their own homes and community.  Our staff work as professionals in collaboration with other healthcare workers.  We are committed to the principles of primary healthcare for all and to the improvement of service through evidence based practice.

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Aged Care Services
Approved providers of Aged Care
Short Term Restorative Care
Home Care Packages
The District Nurses are an approved provider of Home care Packages in Tasmania.
Private Services
Individuals, businesses and community organisations can purchase high quality nursing and care.

Tasmanian Regional Services

Commonwealth Home Support Program
  • Nursing
  • Domestic assistance
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Home Page
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Group/centre activities
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Private Services
  • Allied health
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Respite
  • Home maintenance
  • Meals and transport
  • Assessment and case management
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Home Care Packages
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DVA Nursing & Veterans Home Care
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Respite
  • Home and garden maintenance
  • Assessment and coordination
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Short Term Restorative Care
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Home Care Packages
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Commonwealth Home Support Program
  • Allied health
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Home maintenance
  • Transport
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Home Care Packages
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Home Page
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Group/centre activities
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Short Term Restorative Care
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Home and Community Care Program for under 65
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Meals and transport
  • Assessment and case management
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DVA Nursing & Veterans Home Care
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Respite
  • Home and garden maintenance
  • Assessment and coordination
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Private Services
  • Allied health
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Respite
  • Home maintenance
  • Meals and transport
  • Assessment and case management
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We are an approved provider of Aged Care under the Commonwealth Aged Care Act and provide a full range of services across Tasmania for people over 65 years and under 65 years. All of our services are designed to help our clients stay healthy and independent in their own homes and community.

Commonwealth Home Support Program
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Under 65 & Disability Care
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Meals and transport
  • Assessment and case management
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Home Page
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Group/centre activities
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Short Term Restorative Care
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DVA Nursing & Veterans Home Care
  • Nursing
  • Personal care
  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support
  • Respite
  • Home and garden maintenance
  • Assessment and coordination
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Home Care Packages
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Wellness Program Staying Active Staying Independent
  • Allied health
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  • All the staff are highly professional and very caring, I can go home mid-march and feel I have left Auntie Bev in the very best of hands.
    Jackie
  • They are absolute angels, so good to me and make me feel so much better.
    Bob
  • Friendly, very competent and oh so nice!  They work really hard and do everything well.
    Kathy
  • They are true friends, not merely carers or nurses, I thank everyone of them.  I am really blessed to have their help, they are truly special!
    Helen
Chief Executive Kim Macgowan to finish

Long standing Chief Executive Kim Macgowan to finish with The District Nurses

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Home Care Packages – The District Nurses

Home Care Packages provide the care and support that the client wants

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Engaging with Students

We were proud to host students from St Marys and Guilford Young Colleges on work placement.

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If you would like to access more information on what a Home Care Package through The District Nurses includes, pleaseContact Us
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