The care you need to recover at home after hospital

The trusted team, in the home you know.

Your recovery is led by a Registered Nurse, and support can start the day you leave hospital.

(07) 3517 0808, our clinical intake line. Phone lines are open 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri, and we’ll get back to you by the next business day. In an emergency, always call 000.

We take hospital referrals, including complex discharges at short notice — care led by a Registered Nurse, with wound care, medication reconciliation and personal care set up quickly around the discharge, and a response to every referral by the next business day.

We cover greater Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.

For referrersDischarge planner or GP? Call our clinical intake team on (07) 3517 0808, or send a referral through the form.

From the ward to your front door

Some homecomings need a few weeks of help after surgery. Others need a fuller restorative plan. We build support around the first stretch home.

The first days home

The first weeks at home shape the whole recovery. We are there from day one, with personal care, medication prompts, meals and help moving safely around the house. It is the steady support that keeps small problems from becoming a trip back to hospital.

Help at home after surgery or a procedure

After a hip, a knee, a cardiac procedure or a longer admission, you may need help at home after surgery for a few weeks. We cover showering and dressing, getting to follow-up appointments, and keeping on top of new medications. We also watch for the things that send people back to hospital. We set it up quickly, then ease it back as you recover.

Getting back on your feet (restorative care)

Some homecomings are about getting stronger again. Short-term restorative support is goal-oriented. It is a focused plan to rebuild strength and confidence after illness or injury, so you get back to doing more for yourself. Supported Home is registered to deliver this support under both the Transition Care Programme and the Support at Home Restorative Care Pathway, usually following an ACAT assessment. These pathways are time-limited. We help you plan ahead for what comes next, and if ongoing help is useful, we can continue it through our reliable home care.

One less thing for the family to hold

We take on the day-to-day support at home, from personal care and meals to medication prompts and getting to follow-up appointments. We keep you informed in plain language, and you can reach our team whenever you want an update.

Set up quickly, around your discharge

Tell us about the discharge

A discharge planner, GP, family member, or the person themselves can refer. Send us the basics. We respond to every referral by the next business day, and we can put a care team together quickly so support is ready around the discharge date.

A plan built around getting home safely

We confirm what is needed, from personal care and nursing to medication, mobility and transport to follow-ups. Then we put the right people in place, with Registered Nurse oversight where there is a clinical need. It is the same small, directly employed team, so a familiar face turns up each visit.

Support that steps back as you recover

Support after hospital is designed to taper. We review as you improve and adjust as you need less. We also help you and your family plan for what happens when short-term funding ends. We coordinate with your hospital team, GP and ACAT throughout.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you start after a discharge?

We can put a care team together quickly for a discharge, and we respond to every referral by the next business day. The time to get started depends on each person’s needs, and on hospital, funding and guardianship steps. Call our clinical intake team on (07) 3517 0808 with the discharge date, and we will talk through timing.

Can you take a complex discharge with wound care, new medications or limited mobility?

Yes. We provide Registered Nurse oversight, wound care and medication reconciliation, alongside personal care and mobility support, and we coordinate with the hospital team. Call our clinical intake team on (07) 3517 0808 and we will talk you through our capacity and timeframes for the case.

What should we expect in the first days and weeks after discharge?

We are there from day one with the support that keeps a recovery on track. That means getting medications right, caring for wounds, helping with safe movement around the home, and making sure follow-up appointments happen. We adjust the support as the person finds their feet.

Is this permanent care, or short-term?

Support after hospital is usually short-term and designed to taper as you recover. The restorative pathways are goal-oriented and time-limited, and we help you plan ahead for what comes next. If ongoing help is useful later, we can continue it through our reliable home care.

What is the Transition Care Programme or the Restorative Care Pathway?

These are recognised, time-limited pathways that help an older person regain strength and independence after a hospital stay, usually following an ACAT assessment. Supported Home is registered to deliver support under both. Eligibility and funding are decided through the assessment process. Our clinical team can discuss whether our services may suit the person’s needs.

Who can make a referral?

A hospital discharge planner, GP, ACAT assessor, family member, or the person themselves can refer. You can start a conversation before an assessment is finalised. Call (07) 3517 0808 or use the enquiry form, and we will take it from there.

Do the same carers come each time?

As much as possible, yes. Our care workers are directly employed by Supported Home, so we can send a small, consistent team who get to know the person. That continuity matters most while someone is recovering.

What areas do you cover?

We cover greater Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. If you are a regional discharge planner checking whether we reach your catchment, call (07) 3517 0808 and we will confirm.

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We answer enquiries by the next business day. In an emergency, always call 000.