Essential Life Care
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The right care, matched to your funding and life

From an occasional helping hand to full clinical support — we can adapt as your needs change.

Home Care Packages

Support at Home, on your terms

Level 1 to Level 4 Home Care Packages, fully managed by our own team. No agencies, no hidden fees — just steady, warm care.

Day to Day

  • Personal care & showering
  • Medication prompting
  • Meal preparation
  • Mobility support

Around the Home

  • Light domestic cleaning
  • Laundry & linen
  • Light gardening
  • Home safety checks

Staying Social

  • Transport to appointments
  • Shopping & errands
  • Community outings
  • Friendly companionship

Health & Nursing

  • Registered nursing
  • Wound care
  • Continence support
  • Allied health coordination
Short-Term Restorative Care

Bounce back stronger, at home

STRC is a time-limited program that helps you improve your strength, mobility and independence — so you can keep living well at home.

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Private funding

Care on your terms, without the waitlist

Whether you're bridging the gap while your Package is approved, or you simply want flexibility — private care means you choose the who, when and what.

Popular with private clients

  • Immediate start — no waitlists
  • Same-day and short-notice bookings
  • Choose your carer and preferred times
  • As little as one visit a week, or 24/7 live-in
  • Simple, transparent hourly rates
DVA Community Nursing

Respectful nursing at home for those who served

As an approved DVA provider, we deliver community nursing at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible clients.

Wound Care

Dressings, monitoring and healing plans in the comfort of home.

Medication Management

Safe administration, prompting and Webster-pak support.

Personal Care

Respectful help with showering, dressing and grooming.

Continence Support

Discreet, dignified continence care and product guidance.

Health Assessments

Regular check-ins to keep on top of changing needs.

Post-Hospital Recovery

Support to get back on your feet after a stay in hospital.

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you hold a:

  • • DVA Gold Card
  • • DVA White Card (for the condition being treated)
  • • Referral from a treating GP, hospital or specialist

Good to know

No cost to eligible veterans

Nothing out of pocket. We handle DVA billing directly.

NDIS supports

Supports that help you live your goals

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What we deliver

  • Assistance with daily personal activities
  • Assistance with household tasks
  • Community participation & access
  • Group & centre-based activities
  • Innovative community participation
  • Development of daily living skills
  • Life stage transitions
  • Assistance with travel & transport
  • Support coordination liaison
  • High-intensity daily personal activities

What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme funds reasonable and necessary supports for Australians with permanent and significant disability. Essential Life Care works with plan-managed and self-managed participants across Melbourne.

Not sure if you're eligible? We can help you check.

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Ready to talk about care that fits your life?

A short, no-pressure chat is the best place to start. We'll listen, then help you map out the right next step.