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.
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
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.
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
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.
Supports that help you live your goals
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.
Talk to our team →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.