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Teens and Young Adults

Our specialist nurses and qualified support team provide ongoing care and ad hoc services for teenagers and young adults with complex care needs. Our goal is to help them thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.

Nurse-led support services for teens and young adults with complex care needs

We’re here to help teenagers and young adults with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, and complex care needs build independence and confidence as they explore the world. Our nurses and support workers focus on individual growth and quality of life, so you and your loved ones feel understood and encouraged at every stage.

Our in-home disability support and nursing services are flexible and shaped around what matters most to you and your family. Choose the level of support that feels right, so your child can thrive in their own way.

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Our in-home care and nursing services offer extensive expertise in supporting teens and young adults with complex disabilities, including the following areas.

  • Ventilator care and management
  • Tracheostomy care and management
  • Enteral Feeding: PEG, PEJ and NG management
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Nasal and oral suctioning
  • Seizure management
  • Autonomic dysreflexia
  • Bowel and bladder management
  • Cough assist
  • Medication administration
  • As-needed nursing care plans, letters of support, continence assessments

Our disability support services are built around the growing changes teens and young adults with complex care needs experience, so they can grow and stay connected.

Specialist nursing and 24/7 support in the home and community

Transitioning support for continence services

Clinical support and skills training for you and your child’s school

School, TAFE and university participation

Hobbies, sports, music and social outings supporting independence

Planned and emergency in-home respite for you and your child

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Tailored care as they grow

With At Home Care, we’re with you at every stage. Our disability and complex care services for teenagers and young adults ensure you have the help you need, whenever you need it, and you can always count on us.

Our nurse-led approach provides additional support from hospital transfers, training, and funding support, reducing the pressure on you as a parent or guardian.

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Our family-centred approach

We’re here to work closely with you to enhance your child’s quality of life, providing high-quality care in the comfort of your home, at school, and within your community.

Start your journey with us

First, you need to make sure we’re the right organisation for you and your child.

We understand that navigating your child’s care can be overwhelming, so we start by asking the right questions. We’ll gather information about what you need from the level of care, timeframes, documentation, and funding. These discussions will help us understand how we can best support your child and help you ensure we’re the right fit for you.

A Paediatric Clinical Nurse will work with you through the process to clarify your goals, ensure your child’s needs are met, and work with your team. We take the time to listen to your concerns and define your child’s care goals.

This stage is all about building a strong foundation for care, training, and your team. Together, we’ll dive into your child’s medical needs, goals, and what they love to do. We’ll also talk about what success looks like for both you and your child. With your preferences and ideas in mind, we’ll create a plan that makes you feel heard and understood.

We’ll build a team around your child’s routine and care needs. From training to recruitment, our focus is on finding compassionate individuals with the right skills and personalities, so you can feel at ease and confident in your home.

We know that this journey can be a lot to navigate, but you’re not alone! You’ll have a dedicated clinical nurse and a friendly engagement contact who will check in with you regularly. They’re always here to help and support you and your child every step of the way.

“Overall, the Team not only met our daughter’s complex care needs but also played a transformative role in her academic, physical, and emotional well-being, allowing our family to navigate this challenging journey with newfound confidence.”

– Mum

Nursing-led complex care

Every aspect of care, from delivery to training and service design, has been reviewed by our nursing team and clinical governing body. This ensures that all aspects of care are evidence-based, medically sound, and of the highest standard.

Our in-house nursing team specialise in complex care, spinal cord injuries, and acquired brain injuries. They must ensure their knowledge remains current through hospital-level training, renew their Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration yearly, and complete 20 CPD hours annually.

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We are committed to providing you and your child with quality, evidence-based care and lots of fun as they grow.

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