Since 1896, The District Nurses has supported older Tasmanians with in-home healthcare and community nursing. Established in Hobart after a community call for district nursing, we’ve grown into a long‑standing, independent service—non‑religious and not connected to residential aged care operators—keeping care focused on the home and community.
Our experienced team works with clients, families and other health professionals to help people live well where they live. Guided by the values of Commitment, Equality, Excellence, Trust, Versatility and Transparency, we follow primary healthcare principles and use evidence to continu...
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Service
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Cost (per hour)
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|---|---|
| Nursing | $128 |
| Light Gardening | $80 |
| In-Home Respite | $75 |
| Personal Care | $76 |
| Cleaning and Household Tasks | $75 |
| Travel Cost (Staff Travel to Visit) | 1.3 km |
Reliability
Reliability
Quality of care
Quality of care
Communication
Communication
Value for money
Value for money
Visited a house today where one of the district nurses was present. Found her very very helpful and also the management extremely helpful as well.
Amazing people
District Nursing staff are lovely,polite and very thorough. It is a service that would be sadly missed and a burden on the community if the government were to change it.in any way.
| Details |
Package
Funds |
Care
Management |
Package
Management |
Total
Management Fees |
Basic
Daily Fee |
You will
get... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $410 | $77.17 | $46.03 | 31% | None | 3.98 hrs |
| Level 2 | $721 | $135.71 | $81.15 | 31% | None | 7 hrs |
| Level 3 | $1570 | $295.37 | $176.29 | 31% | None | 15.25 hrs |
| Level 4 | $2380 | $447.76 | $267.36 | 31% | None | 23.12 hrs |