Specialist nurse-led tracheostomy care for NDIS participants in Melbourne. From routine suctioning and tube maintenance to emergency management, our registered nurses deliver safe, consistent care in your home — available 24/7 including public holidays.
A tracheostomy is a small opening made in the front of the neck into the windpipe (trachea). A tube is placed through this opening to help a person breathe. Some people need a tracheostomy temporarily after surgery or an illness, while others live with one long-term due to conditions that affect their ability to breathe safely on their own.
Living with a tracheostomy requires ongoing nursing care to keep the airway clear and safe. This includes regular suctioning to remove secretions, cleaning the skin around the tube site (stoma), changing dressings, and replacing the tube on a scheduled basis. Without proper care, there is a risk of blockage, infection, or other complications.
Emergency management is also a critical part of tracheostomy care. If a tube becomes blocked or displaced, a trained nurse needs to respond quickly and follow established protocols. At Evia Health, our registered nurses are experienced in tracheostomy management and are available around the clock to provide the clinical support participants and their families need to feel safe at home.
Regular suctioning to maintain a clear airway, stoma site cleaning, dressing changes, and tube securing — delivered by experienced registered nurses in your home.
Scheduled tube changes carried out safely at home, along with emergency tube replacement when required. We follow clinical protocols and your individualised care plan.
Individualised emergency plans for blocked or displaced tubes, with 24/7 nurse availability. Our team is trained in escalation protocols and rapid clinical response.
We train support workers and family members in routine tracheostomy tasks such as suctioning and stoma cleaning, with competency assessment and ongoing RN supervision.
Tracheostomy care is commonly needed by NDIS participants living with conditions that affect their ability to breathe independently. This includes people with:
Daily tracheostomy care typically includes suctioning to keep the airway clear, cleaning the stoma site, changing dressings, checking the tube is secure, and monitoring for any signs of infection or irritation. Our nurses follow an individualised care plan tailored to each participant's needs.
Yes. Under a registered nurse's authority, support workers and family members can be trained to perform routine tracheostomy tasks such as suctioning and stoma cleaning. Our RNs provide the training, competency assessment, and ongoing supervision to ensure safe delegated care.
All participants with a tracheostomy have an individualised emergency plan. Our nurses are trained in blocked tube protocols, emergency tube replacement, and escalation procedures. We are available 24/7 including public holidays, so clinical support is always within reach.
If you or someone you support needs tracheostomy care, we are here to help. Contact us to discuss your needs or to arrange a nursing assessment.
Support coordinators can refer participants directly — contact us here.