RCP: The Restorative Care Pathway and the Support at Home Transition
Key TakeawaysSTRC was replaced on 1 November 2025: The Short-Term Restorative Care programme transitioned to the Restorative Care Pathway under the new Support at Home program.The pathway…
Tasmanian Private Nursing Services: When Government Funding Does Not Cover It
Key TakeawaysGovernment funding does not cover every need: Support at Home and CHSP fund a defined range of services, but gaps can arise for people with complex, urgent, or highly specific…
Understanding Your Support at Home Contribution: Income-Tested Fees Explained
Key TakeawaysClinical care is fully funded: Nursing, allied health, and personal care (from 1 October 2026) attract no participant contribution, regardless of your income or assets.Contributions…
Your Care Provider Check-list - Before You Choose
Key TakeawaysService range should be clear: Before choosing a provider, check whether they can deliver the practical, personal, nursing, and social support you or your loved one may need.Care plans…
Questions Families Should Ask After an Aged Care Assessment
Key TakeawaysAssessment recommendations should be clear: Ask what support has been recommended and why, so you or your loved one understands how it connects to daily needs and goals.Included services…
What a Good Home Care Plan Should Include
Key TakeawaysNeeds and goals should come first: A good home care plan should reflect what you or your loved one needs, values, and wants to maintain your independence and dignity.Daily support should…
What Happens During the MAC My Aged Care Assessment Process - Each Step Clearly Explained
Key TakeawaysApplying starts the process: Contacting My Aged Care or applying online is the first step to understand what services may be suitable for you or your loved one.Assessment details are…
How Professional Care Can Restore Balance for Families and Carers
Key TakeawaysFamily care can become overwhelming gradually: Caring responsibilities often grow over time, making it important to recognise when extra support may be needed.Practical support protects…
When Home Care Becomes Essential: Knowing It’s Time to Act
Key TakeawaysChanges in daily tasks may signal care is needed: When routines like meals, personal care, or appointments become harder to manage, home care can provide practical support.Health needs…
What are Private & Brokered Services in Aged Care?
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding care delivery options: Aged care can be delivered through government-funded, private, or brokered services, depending on how care is arranged and funded.What private…
How Nurses Work With Families to Manage Ongoing Health Needs at Home
Key TakeawaysShared understanding builds better care: Nurses work with you and your loved one to understand health needs, routines, and preferences before providing support.Daily health support…
When Is the Right Time to Involve Professional Care in Family Support?
Key TakeawaysNoticing early changes in daily tasks: Small difficulties in routines can be an early sign that additional support may help you or your loved one stay comfortable at home.Understanding…
Ageing Well at Home: What Independence Really Looks Like in Later Life
Key TakeawaysIndependence is about choice and control: You or your loved one can remain independent by making decisions about daily life, even when support is in place.Daily routines support…
Understanding the Difference Between Home Care and Residential Care
Key TakeawaysHome care supports independence at home: You or your loved one can receive flexible, personalised support while continuing to live in familiar surroundings.Residential care provides…
How Home Care Evolves as Needs Increase Over Time
Key TakeawaysStarting with light support: Early assistance helps you or your loved one maintain independence while making daily routines more manageable.Introducing clinical and allied support: As…
The Role of Nurses in Home-Based Aged Care: More Than Clinical Visits
Key TakeawaysClinical care at home: Nurses provide essential medical support such as wound care, medication management, and chronic condition monitoring in a familiar environment.Supporting…
What to Ask a Home Care Provider Before Saying Yes
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding available services: Asking about the full range of care helps you or your loved one choose support that truly fits daily needs and routines.Knowing who provides the care:…
What Services Can Be Provided at Home That Families Often Don’t Expect?
Key TakeawaysClinical care at home: You or your loved one can receive nursing support such as wound care, medication management, and chronic condition monitoring without needing hospital…
Restorative Care Pathway Checklist
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding restorative care: Restorative care helps older adults regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or a period of decline.Recognising when support is…
Supporting Veterans with Quality Care Services
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding veteran needs: Veterans may have unique physical or emotional needs shaped by their service, requiring thoughtful, trauma-informed care at home.Daily and personal support:…
What to Expect During Aged Care Visits at Home
Key TakeawaysHow home visits begin: Aged care visits start with gentle check-ins, updates, and safety assessments to ensure comfort and understanding.Daily care provided: Personal care, daily living…
Your Essential Checklist for NDIS Plan Management and Funding
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding plan management: NDIS plan management helps you organise budgets, track spending, and manage invoices so you feel confident and supported.Clarifying goals and supports:…
Planning Home Care for Veterans: Steps and Benefits
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding veteran home care: Home care supports veterans with daily activities, health needs, and social connections while respecting their independence.Recognising care needs:…
Guide to Choosing the Right Aged Care Package
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding aged care packages: Aged care packages coordinate home support so older adults can live safely, comfortably, and independently.Recognising care needs: Early signs such as…
Holiday Season Nursing Coverage in Tasmania
Key TakeawaysMaintaining consistent care: Regular nursing visits during the holidays help ensure your loved one’s comfort, safety, and well-being.How nursing coverage works: Services are carefully…
Aged Care Checklist for Families
Key TakeawaysWhen to start planning: Recognising early signs that your loved one needs help allows families to make calm, well-informed care decisions.Aged care options explained: Different programs…
Providing Comfort and Support at the End of Life
Key TakeawaysPurpose of care: End-of-life care focuses on comfort, dignity, and emotional support rather than medical treatment.What to expect: Families receive personalised care that manages…
How to Choose the Right Home Care Support (Previously Home Care Package) for You or Your Loved One
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding Home Care Support: Home Care Support helps older Australians live safely at home with flexible services tailored to their needs. Recognising the right time: Changes in…
Understanding Short-term Restorative Care
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding STRC: Short-term restorative care helps people regain strength, confidence, and independence at home after a setback in health. Government-funded support: STRC is…
Enhance Quality of Life with Aged Care Services
Key TakeawaysMore than daily help: Aged care services go beyond basic support by promoting dignity, independence, and meaningful social connection. Wellbeing-focused care: Quality of life in…
Signs You Need Home and Community Care Support
Key TakeawaysRecognising early signs: Difficulty with daily tasks, declining health or mobility, and missed medications are strong indicators that extra support may be needed. Emotional…
Getting Started with Support At Home: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Applying for Support At Home can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down step-by-step makes the process easier to navigate. Here’s what happens, what you can do at each stage, and how The District…
A Guide to the Latest Changes in Australian Home Care
Key TakeawaysSimplified system: As of 1 November 2025, the Support at Home Program will replace Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care, resulting in a single, streamlined…
What is Support At Home and How Can It Help My Family?
Caring for ageing relatives or loved ones is both meaningful and challenging, especially as daily needs begin to change. Families here in Tasmania want to provide the best care while helping their…
CEO Benjamin Jardine on Ultra 106five FM
Our CEO, Benjamin Jardine, recently joined Hobart’s Ultra 106five FM to talk about The District Nurses, the upcoming aged care changes, and what these reforms mean for older Tasmanians and their…
The Art of Care: Understanding the 2025 Aged Care Reforms
Our CEO, Benjamin Jardine, recently appeared in the Hobart Observer to share insights on the upcoming 2025 aged care reforms and what they mean for older Tasmanians, their families and care…
Upcoming Regulation Changes for Aged Care 2025
By Benjamin Jardine, CEO, The District Nurses
At The District Nurses, we’ve always believed in helping Tasmanians live well at home, with dignity, independence and the support…
The District Nurses Appoints New CEO
This news about our new CEO, Benjamin Jardine, recently featured in the Glenorchy Gazette. We’re delighted to share the story and highlight Benjamin’s vision for the future of The District…
Congratulations to the winner of the Award for Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Palliative Care 2024
The District Nurses would like to congratulate the winner of the 2024 Palliative Care Award for Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Palliative Care, Jay Chipman – Founder, Homely…
Years of Service Recognition
This year, TDN launched the Years of Service recognition program at the annual Staff Christmas Function.The Years of Service program is designed to acknowledge lengthy tenure at TDN,…
Tasmanian Aged and Disability Care Organisations Finalise Merger
The District Nurses and South Eastern Community Care today announced they have finalised a merger which will strengthen the provision of community services in Tasmania.Both organisations have a long…
2023 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards
Palliative Care Tasmania, the peak body for palliative and end-of-life care, recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards at Government House.As a sponsor of the…
Tasmanian Aged and Disability Care organisations explore merger
The District Nurses and South Eastern Community Care today announced an intention to merge to strengthen the provision of community services in Tasmania.Both organisations have a long and shared…
2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Conference
Our People and Culture Coordinator and one of our WHS representatives (who is also one of our Clinical Case Managers) attended the Safe Bodies Safe Minds Conference learning more about how to…
International Nurses Day 2023
The District Nurses sent a heartfelt thanks to all of our nursing staff on the 12 May, during our celebration of International Nurses Day 2023.This year’s International Nurses Day celebrates…