Breathing difficulties and chronic lung conditions require expert clinical management — at home as much as in hospital. Wattletree Health Group provides professional respiratory nursing care delivered by experienced AHPRA-registered Division 1 nurses across Melbourne, with no waitlists.
Our nurses support clients with a wide range of respiratory conditions, from complex airway management to chronic disease monitoring and post-hospital recovery — enabling you to stay safely at home and out of hospital.
Respiratory Conditions We Support
Our experienced registered nurses provide care for clients with:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis
- Asthma — including severe and difficult-to-control asthma
- Bronchiectasis and recurrent chest infections
- Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease
- Post-COVID respiratory sequelae
- Lung cancer and post-surgical respiratory recovery
- Neuromuscular conditions affecting breathing (e.g. MND, muscular dystrophy)
- Tracheostomy — new and established
Respiratory Care Services
- Tracheostomy care — tube changes, inner cannula cleaning, suctioning, stoma site care, and emergency management
- Oxygen therapy — monitoring, equipment checks, and clinical assessment of oxygen saturation
- Nebuliser therapy — administration of inhaled bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and saline
- BiPAP and CPAP support — setup assistance, mask fitting review, and monitoring for tolerance and compliance
- Chest physiotherapy techniques — positioning, breathing exercises, and airway clearance support
- Respiratory monitoring — oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, breath sounds, and clinical deterioration detection
- Inhaler technique review — ensuring correct technique for puffers, spacers, and dry powder inhalers
- Post-hospital respiratory recovery — supporting early discharge and hospital avoidance for pneumonia, exacerbations, and post-surgical recovery
Funding for Respiratory Care at Home
Respiratory nursing services may be funded through a range of programs:
Private (self-funded)
Care can start immediately. Our team can arrange a visit within 24–48 hours, with no referral required.
NDIS
Respiratory nursing care is funded under NDIS as a health-related support, typically under Daily Activities or Improved Health and Wellbeing. Wattletree Health Group is a registered NDIS provider. Tracheostomy care in particular is commonly NDIS-funded for participants with complex support needs.
My Aged Care — Home Care Package (HCP) and Support at Home (SAH)
Nursing services including respiratory monitoring and airway management are fundable under HCP and SAH packages. We work with your package provider to coordinate nurse visits.
TAC and WorkSafe
Where respiratory care needs relate to a workplace or transport accident, services may be claimable through TAC or WorkSafe. Wattletree Health Group is an approved provider for both schemes.
Private health insurance
Some extras policies include a nursing benefit. We recommend checking with your insurer prior to commencing care.
Why Choose Wattletree Health Group for Respiratory Care?
- AHPRA-registered Division 1 nurses — experienced registered nurses skilled in complex respiratory management, not support workers
- No waitlists — we can typically arrange your first visit within 24–48 hours
- Hospital-grade care at home — including tracheostomy management and BiPAP/CPAP monitoring
- All funding streams accepted — private, NDIS, HCP/SAH, TAC, WorkSafe
- GP and respiratory specialist liaison — we communicate clinical changes directly with your treating team
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a nurse provide tracheostomy care at home?
Yes. Our experienced registered nurses are trained in tracheostomy care including tube changes (single and double cannula), inner cannula cleaning and replacement, suctioning, stoma site management, and emergency tracheostomy management. We work closely with your ENT, respiratory, or ICU team to ensure care protocols are followed correctly.
Can a nurse assist with BiPAP or CPAP at home?
Yes. Our nurses can assist with BiPAP and CPAP setup, monitor for tolerance and compliance, review mask fit, and liaise with your respiratory physician or sleep physician if issues arise. This is particularly relevant for clients newly commenced on non-invasive ventilation following hospital discharge.
How can respiratory nursing help avoid hospital readmission?
Many respiratory admissions are triggered by exacerbations that can be detected and managed early with regular nursing monitoring. Our nurses assess oxygen saturation, breath sounds, respiratory rate, and clinical signs at each visit and communicate any deterioration to your GP or specialist promptly — often preventing the need for emergency admission.
Do I need a referral for respiratory nursing care at home?
No referral is required to become a Wattletree Health Group client. We accept self-referrals, and also referrals from family and friends, GPs, hospitals, My Aged Care Home Care Package (HCP) and Support At Home (SAH) providers, NDIS Support co-ordinators, allied health, and all other healthcare organisations. We are registered NDIS providers, and also approved providers for TAC and WorkSafe.
Can respiratory nursing be funded through NDIS for a client with a tracheostomy?
Yes. Tracheostomy care is a recognised complex support need under NDIS, and registered nurse visits for tracheostomy management are commonly funded under a participant’s plan — typically under Daily Activities (Assistance with Daily Life) or as a health-related support. Wattletree Health Group is a registered NDIS provider and can work with your Support Coordinator to establish appropriate nursing supports.
Breathe Easier with Expert Home Nursing
Wattletree Health Group provides experienced respiratory nursing care across Melbourne — no waitlists, no referral required. Call us on 03 9140 0944 or contact us online to discuss your needs.
Service Areas
Wattletree Health Group provides this service across Greater Melbourne. Click your council area to learn more:
- Banyule
- Bayside
- Boroondara
- Brimbank
- Cardinia
- Casey
- Darebin
- Frankston
- Glen Eira
- Greater Dandenong
- Hobsons Bay
- Hume
- Kingston
- Knox
- Manningham
- Maroondah
- Maribyrnong
- Melbourne
- Melton
- Merri-Bek
- Monash
- Moonee Valley
- Mornington Peninsula
- Nillumbik
- Port Phillip
- Stonnington
- Whitehorse
- Whittlesea
- Wyndham
- Yarra
- Yarra Ranges
Your area not listed? Contact us — we cover all of Greater Melbourne and surrounds.
