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NDIS Support for Spinal Injury in Melbourne

We deliver in-home nursing for participants with spinal injury — catheter management, skin integrity monitoring, bowel care, and support with daily living.

Understanding Spinal Injury

Spinal cord injury can result in paraplegia (loss of function in the lower body) or quadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia (loss of function in both the upper and lower body). The level and completeness of the injury determines the type and extent of support needed.

Common clinical needs following spinal cord injury include bladder and catheter management, bowel care, skin integrity and pressure injury prevention, and in some cases respiratory support. These needs are ongoing and require specialised nursing knowledge to manage safely in the home.

At Evia Health, our nurses understand the clinical complexities of spinal injury. We provide consistent, skilled nursing care that supports participants to live safely and independently at home — with the dignity, respect, and clinical expertise they deserve.

How We Help

Catheter & Bladder Management

Indwelling and intermittent catheter care, suprapubic catheter management, bladder irrigation, and troubleshooting — delivered by nurses experienced in spinal injury care.

Skin Integrity & Wound Prevention

Pressure injury prevention through regular skin assessments, repositioning support, wound monitoring, and early intervention — reducing the risk of hospital admissions.

Bowel Care

Complex bowel care programmes including digital stimulation, suppository administration, and bowel management routines — tailored to each participant's needs and delivered with dignity.

Daily Living Support

Personal care adapted to each participant's mobility level — including showering, dressing, transfers, meal preparation, and household tasks with proper manual handling techniques.

Nurse-led care means that every aspect of your support is overseen by clinicians who understand spinal injury. Our nurses can identify early signs of complications such as autonomic dysreflexia, urinary tract infections, or pressure injuries — and respond promptly to keep you safe at home.

Our Approach

  • Clinical expertise in spinal injury nursing — catheter care, bowel management, skin integrity, and respiratory support
  • Proactive pressure injury prevention protocols to reduce the risk of skin breakdown
  • Consistent staff who know the participant's routines, preferences, and clinical needs
  • Coordination with spinal specialists, rehabilitation teams, and allied health professionals
  • Strong clinical governance with nursing oversight across all services
  • Respectful, dignified care that supports independence and quality of life

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Evia Health provide nursing for spinal injury at home?

Yes. We provide in-home nursing for participants with spinal cord injury, including catheter management, skin integrity monitoring, bowel care, and respiratory support. Our registered nurses are experienced in the clinical needs specific to spinal injury.

Can Evia Health help with catheter and bowel management?

Yes. Our nurses are experienced in catheter insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as complex bowel care programmes. These are delivered as part of your NDIS-funded clinical nursing supports.

Does Evia Health support both paraplegia and quadriplegia?

Yes. We support participants with both paraplegia and quadriplegia (tetraplegia). The level and type of support is tailored to each participant's injury level and individual needs, from clinical nursing through to personal care and community participation.

Get Started

If you or a family member is living with a spinal injury and needs nurse-led support at home, we are here to help. Contact us today to discuss your needs and how we can support you.

Support coordinators can refer participants directly — contact us here.