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outlanderSenior Contributor
HI guys
does anyone have any ideas on how i could arrange for a community nurse to come to my house just as a short term thing? im trying to organise for next year however im not really finding any information on how i would go about organising one.
ive made some exquires to some private health care nurses however i have a feeling my budget may not accomodate their quotes.
any suggestions please?
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Unknown userMember
Hey there @outlander definitely hope you can arrange for a community nurse to visit you, you deserve the support. 
Most states in Aus usually have a community nursing program that provide outreach, have you had a scroll through your local Government website? Could your GP give you any further information on what is available in the area?
Totally hearing what you're saying on the private nursing front, it can be a hard one managing finances in the process of everything when it comes to our health.
Hopefully some of our members will have some experience in this area
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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lost60Casual Contributor
Hi How did you get on ?i am not not sure if you are aware of silverchain associations in each state . i am in S A and you can call the 1300 364264 number to enquire here . They provide a lot of nursing and domestic services . All states have links to community allied health groups and mental health is linked with providers. GP or local hosp can reffer or some cases self refferal . The fees are liw and youcan apply for a fee waiver if in hardship. Definitely visit any Dr to get a Gp refferal would be the best way to fast track help . All the best take care let me kniw how you get on X
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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over1tContributor
Have you asked your Psychiarist?
My Psyciatrist has arranged for mental health nurses to visit me on a daily basis.
The nurses were based at my local Psych hospital.
The nurses were all very experienced and very good at their job.
It definatly helped me.
I hope you get the support you need.
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