What is Clinical Care in the Support at Home Programme?
If you’re part of the Support at Home programme, you might hear about “clinical care” as one of the key supports available. Clinical care is all about getting professional health help right at home, so you can stay comfortable and independent. It’s tailored just for you, and we’re here to make it feel straightforward and supportive!
What is Clinical Care?
According to the official Support at Home service list from the Department of Health and Aged Care, clinical care includes community-based nursing care to meet clinical care needs. This means hands-on health support from qualified nurses or clinicians, delivered in your home or community setting. It’s designed to assess, treat, and manage your health conditions safely and gently.
It’s part of the broader services under Support at Home, focusing on your medical and personal health needs. You can access it based on your Support Plan and assessment – no one-size-fits-all here.
Examples of Clinical Care Services
The government outlines these specific types of clinical care.
My Way can help match them to what you need:
Assessing, treating, and monitoring clinical conditions
Nurses check your health regularly and step in early if something changes.
Administration of medications
Safe help with giving you your tablets or injections at home.
Wound care
Gentle cleaning, dressing, and monitoring of wounds to help them heal.
Continence management (clinical aspects)
Professional advice and support for bladder or bowel issues, like assessments or prescribing aids.
Podiatry
Foot care from experts, including checks for problems like diabetes-related issues.
Allied health services
Things like occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or speech pathology to build your strength and skills.
These services are funded through your quarterly budget. Clinical care incurs zero participant cost, it is fully subsidised to ensure equitable access.
Why is Clinical Care Great for You?
Personal and safe: It's delivered by qualified professionals who know your story, right where you're most comfortable, in your own home.
Part of your plan: It fits into your overall Support Plan, alongside help with independence (like dressing) or everyday living support (like meals).
Flexible: If your needs change, you can request a reassessment to add or adjust services – easy as chatting with your care partner.
Protected and respectful: Everything follows the Statement of Rights, ensuring your dignity and choices come first.
Clinical care helps you focus on what you love – like time with family or hobbies – while we handle the health side with care.
How to Get Clinical Care
Talk to us as your care partner. We’ll include it in your service agreement if it matches your assessed needs.
It's covered under your funding classification (one of the 8 ongoing levels), with 10% of your budget for overall care management.
If you're unsure, we can connect you with a nurse for a chat.
What Should You Do Next?
Have a talk with us about any health needs. We are your go-to for making this work for you.
Check your Support Plan on My Aged Care to see what's included.
If you'd like more details, ask us for the full service list.
We’re so glad you’re here with Support at Home – clinical care is just one way we’re helping you thrive at home.
This information comes straight from official government materials, like the Support at Home Programme Manual and service list (updated September 2025). If anything changes, check the websites.
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