Supported Independent Living in Queensland for Greater Independence and Choice
Getting the right clinical care at home makes a real difference to how well you recover and how independent you can stay. Acme Support Services provides in-home and community nursing across the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra up to Noosa and out through the hinterland. Our nursing team looks after seniors, NDIS participants, people managing long-term health conditions, and anyone coming home after a hospital stay. Every person we support gets care built around their own health needs, delivered by registered nurses who treat you as a person, not a task on a list.
What are nursing services?
Nursing services are clinical health supports delivered by qualified nurses, usually in your own home or in the community rather than in a hospital or clinic. A registered nurse can monitor your health, manage medications, care for wounds, support long-term conditions, and carry out clinical tasks that a support worker isn't trained or permitted to do.
There's a clear line between nursing care and personal care, and it's worth understanding. Personal care covers help with daily activities like showering, dressing, and moving around the house. Nursing care is clinical. It involves health assessment, treatment, and hands-on tasks that need a nurse's training and registration behind them. A lot of people we support receive both, often from the one provider, so their care joins up properly.
Nursing services we offer on the Sunshine Coast
In-home nursing care
Our nurses come to you. That covers regular health monitoring, checking vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, and keeping an eye on anything that changes. If something isn't tracking the way it should, we can flag it early with your GP or specialist before it turns into a bigger problem.
Wound care and dressing changes
We manage both short-term and long-term wounds, including surgical wounds, pressure injuries, leg ulcers, and the slow-healing wounds that come with conditions like diabetes. Dressings are changed on a schedule that suits the wound, and we track healing so your treating team can adjust the plan when it's needed.
Medication administration
Getting medication right matters, especially when there are several to juggle. Our nurses administer oral medications and injections, set up and manage dose aids, and provide reminders so nothing gets missed or doubled up. For participants who need subcutaneous injections or a more complex regime, a registered nurse handles it safely.
Chronic disease management
Living with an ongoing condition is easier with steady clinical support. We help people manage diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring and insulin, along with respiratory conditions like COPD and heart conditions that need regular review. The aim is to keep you stable, comfortable, and out of hospital wherever we can.
Post-hospital care
Coming home after surgery or an admission is where a lot of people struggle. Our nurses provide transitional care through that first stretch at home, managing your recovery, watching for complications, and helping you follow your discharge plan. Solid support in those early weeks is one of the best ways to avoid an unplanned trip back to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya.
Palliative and end-of-life care
When care shifts to comfort, our nurses focus on managing symptoms, easing pain, and supporting dignity at home. We support families through it too, because this stage is hard on everyone close to the person. Care here is gentle, respectful, and led by what matters most to you.
Continence care
Continence issues are common and very manageable with the right help. We provide assessment, catheter care, and ongoing management, all handled discreetly. Getting the right plan in place often improves comfort and confidence almost straight away.
Who can benefit from nursing services?
Nursing care at home suits a wide range of people. We regularly support:
- Seniors who want to stay in their own home safely
- NDIS participants with clinical or high-intensity support needs
- People living with disability
- Anyone recovering from surgery or a hospital stay
- People managing chronic or complex health conditions
- Anyone who needs ongoing clinical care but would rather receive it at home
Benefits of professional nursing services
The biggest benefit is simple: you get proper clinical care without leaving home. That means fewer trips to the clinic, less disruption, and more control over your day. Good nursing care also tends to catch problems earlier, which keeps people healthier and cuts down on hospital visits. Care plans are built around you, so the support fits your life rather than the other way round. And for families, knowing a registered nurse is involved takes a genuine weight off.
Why choose our nursing services on the Sunshine Coast?
Our care is delivered by registered nurses with real clinical experience, backed by a local team that knows the Sunshine Coast. We take a person-centred approach, which means we listen first and plan around your goals and preferences. Scheduling is flexible, we support NDIS participants, and we hold our clinical standards high, because health care leaves no room for shortcuts.
Nursing services for NDIS participants
For NDIS participants, nursing sits at the clinical and high-intensity end of support. We can deliver high-intensity daily personal activities such as complex bowel care, catheter management, subcutaneous injections, PEG feeding, and complex wound care, all carried out by nurses trained against the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors. We also work alongside your support coordinator and treating team, so your nursing care lines up with the rest of your plan. Every participant gets an individualised care plan that reflects their goals, not a generic template.
Areas we service across the Sunshine Coast
Our nurses travel across the region, so wherever you are on the Coast, there's a good chance we can reach you. We regularly support participants and families in Maroochydore, Caloundra, Buderim, Noosa, Mooloolaba, Sippy Downs, Nambour, Bli Bli, Coolum Beach, Mountain Creek, Kawana, and Peregian Springs, along with the smaller communities in between. If your suburb isn't listed, get in touch and we'll let you know what we can do.
Our nursing care process
Getting started is straightforward:
- Initial consultation, where we talk through your health needs and what you're hoping for
- Health assessment carried out by a registered nurse
- A personalised care plan built around your goals and any input from your GP or specialist
- Ongoing nursing support, delivered on a schedule that works for you
- Regular reviews, so your plan changes as your health does
Frequently asked questions
What nursing services do you provide on the Sunshine Coast?
We provide in-home and community nursing, including health monitoring, wound care, medication management, chronic disease support, post-hospital care, continence care, and palliative care. If you're not sure whether your needs fit, call us and we'll talk it through.
Can I receive nursing care in my own home?
Yes. Most of our nursing care is delivered at home, which is where the majority of people are most comfortable and tend to recover best. Our nurses come to you across the Sunshine Coast.
Are your nurses registered?
Yes, our clinical nursing is delivered by registered nurses.
Are your nursing services covered by the NDIS?
Nursing can be funded through the NDIS where it's part of your plan, usually under clinical or high-intensity supports. We can help you understand how it fits and work with your plan manager or support coordinator to set it up.
How do I arrange nursing services?
Call our Sunshine Coast team or request a consultation through the website. We'll book an assessment, talk through your needs, and get a plan in place.
Can family members be involved in the care plan?
Absolutely. Families often play a big part in someone's care, and we're happy to involve them in planning and reviews, with the participant's consent.
Can I keep the same nurse for my visits?
We do our best to keep your care consistent, because familiar faces matter, especially for ongoing clinical care.