Our Services
Home Care
HMS Community offers a range of homecare services through My Aged Care, NDIS, and self-funded participants across the Macedon Ranges, Sunbury, and the Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne.
At HMS Community, our primary mission is keeping our People safe in their homes and Community. As a dedicated healthcare charity, we are committed to providing comprehensive homecare services tailored to the unique needs of each individual we work with.
We offer a wide range of services designed to support our people in various aspects of their daily lives, including: In-home Personal Care Social Support & Companionship Community Access & Transport Palliative Care Medication Management Advocacy at Medical Appointments Mental Health Support Chronic Disease Management Pre/Post-Operative Care Catheter Care Wound Management And more
Preventative Health
Preventative Health Checks by HMS Community
At HMS Community, we offer Preventative Health Checks delivered by our dedicated team of Community Paramedics, Community Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners. These health checks are designed to help with the early detection and prevention of serious health issues, and they can be performed in various community settings such as neighborhood houses, op shops, markets, workplaces, and more.
Why Preventative Health Matters
Preventative health and early intervention are essential for stopping diseases from progressing and causing serious health problems such as hearing loss and heart disease. By identifying people with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and ear wax build-up early on, HMS Community helps prevent these conditions from becoming more severe, promoting better long-term health outcomes.
A quick health check with the HMS team can identify potential health concerns before they become more serious. If necessary, our team will refer you to the most relevant health practitioners for follow-up care.
Support Our Work
We are currently exploring funding opportunities to provide these health checks free of charge for our community. If you would like to support us in this mission, please click below to learn more about how you can contribute.
Specialist Clinic
Discover the HMS Community Specialist Clinic, located in Gisborne, where every Wednesday, our expert team comprising of Community Paramedics, and registered Nurse Practitioners offering natural alternative medicine.
Embracing a holistic approach, we provide personalised care to individuals for whom traditional treatments have fallen short.
While referrals are appreciated, they are not obligatory. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic ailments or exploring alternative healthcare options, our compassionate and dedicated team is here to help.
FAQs
HMS Community is Australia's first Community Paramedic healthcare charity, saving lives and money by preventing unnecessary hospital stays based in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs and Macedon Ranges.
Each week, HMS Community saves ambulance services approximately 90 hours' worth of callouts, which is equal to around $1.4 million a year. This is because HMS Community provides accessible, thorough healthcare and support to people within the comfort of their homes and communities, or in our accessible clinic.
HMS Community is committed to providing community-based care that is responsive, innovative, and person-centered.
At HMS Community, we're redefining healthcare accessibility. Here's what sets us apart:
1. Professional Medical Team:
Our services are backed by a dedicated medical team of Community Paramedics, Community Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners.
2. Relief for Primary Care:
We ease the burden on GPs, Ambulances, and Hospitals by providing assistance within the community.
3. Community-Focused:
We fill the healthcare gap in communities, ensuring everyone has access to quality care.
4. Holistic Approach:
We prioritise holistic well-being, addressing physical, mental, and emotional health.
5. Personalised Care:
Tailored to individual needs, we work with everyone to ensure their healthcare journey matches their needs.
- Community Paramedics - A community paramedic provides non-traditional, out of hospital, paramedical care within a community setting. This care can be reactive, delegated, planned, or proactive in nature.
- Community Nurses - A community nurse provides care within a community setting. This care can be reactive, delegated or proactive in nature.
- Nurse Practitioners - Deliver high-level healthcare services and patient care, employing a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. This is done from an advanced nursing practice perspective, ensuring safe delivery of care.
- Support Partners - A Support Partner is a retired or unregistered paramedic, nurse, enrolled nurse, ambulance transport attendant, patient transport officer or other health professional.
- Care Companions - A Care Companion is a certificate trained health professional.
- Community Organsiers - These are our admin team members who you will speak to on the phone or at the clinic.
HMS Community is funded by providing services through NDIS, My Aged Care, private referrals, donations from individuals and corporations, and fundraising events.
There are many ways to support HMS Community. You can make a donation online, by mail, or over the phone. You can also volunteer your time, donate, like and follow us on social media, and refer our service to others.
More Info- Homecare Support - You can refer privately or through your NDIS / My Aged Care Support Coordinators.
- Specialist Clinic - Call or email.
- Preventative Health - Call or email.