Some daily care needs more training than others. Things like PEG feeding, bowel care, a tracheostomy, a ventilator, catheter care, or help when someone has seizures. The NDIS calls this high intensity support. It means the worker must be trained and signed off for that exact task, for that exact person. At VSG Home Care, a registered nurse trains our workers, checks they can do it safely, and stays available if anything changes.
What's included
- PEG and tube feeding
- Bowel care and continence support
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy and ventilator support
- Help with eating and drinking safely when swallowing is hard
- Wound care and looking after the skin
- Seizure support, including emergency medication
Who it's for
People with complex health needs who would rather be cared for at home than in a facility, and families who want a nurse keeping an eye on things.
Questions about high intensity care
It is about risk, not about how many hours you need. If a task could cause harm when it is done wrong — like tube feeding, bowel care, a ventilator, or seizure medication — the NDIS treats it as high intensity. The worker must be trained and assessed before they do it.
A registered nurse. They write the care plan, train the worker, watch them do the task, and sign them off. They also come back and check again as things change. Being signed off for one person does not carry over to another — it is checked for each person separately.
Start high intensity care
Send a referral and we will be in touch within one business day, or call for an immediate conversation.