International Nurses Day was on 12 May 2025! This year, we’re not just celebrating our nursing team, we’re spotlighting why having direct access to skilled nurses is essential for the future of aged care in Australia.

Under the new Support at Home program, clinical care is being recognised as a foundational element of in-home support. But here's the catch: accessing government-funded nursing isn’t always immediate. At Right at Home, we believe no one should be left waiting for essential care, especially when that care could prevent a hospital stay, reduce pain, or support recovery at home.

Case Study: Meet Joan

Joan is 82 and lives independently at home. After a short hospital stay for a wound infection, her GP recommended daily in-home wound care for 10 days. Joan is eligible for Support at Home funding, but her services hadn’t been activated yet and she was stuck in limbo. Her options? Wait… or pay privately.

Joan’s daughter reached out to Right at Home. We didn’t need to wait for the government Support at Home re-assessment for nursing, we offered Joan access to Right at Home's private nursing care services. Our nurse visited the next morning and provided the wound care Joan needed safely and confidently at home.

Thanks to our ability to offer private-pay nursing services alongside government-funded care, Joan didn’t fall through the cracks. Her recovery continued smoothly, and once her nursing services funding was approved, her nursing services transitioned without interruption from privately funded to Support at Home funded.

Why It Matters

Not all providers have in-house nurses. Some rely entirely on external third parties or simply can’t offer clinical services.

Right at Home is different:

• We have nurses on staff, not just on call
• We offer both private and government-funded nursing care
• We provide brokerage support for other providers who need access to qualified nurses
• And above all, we believe in removing roadblocks because care delayed is care denied

This International Nurses Day

We thank our incredible nurses who bring clinical expertise, calm, and confidence to every home they visit. You are the heartbeat of our care model and essential to the health of our community. Learn why nurses have the perfect background and experience to own a home care franchise with Right at Home!

Right at Home Australia is a leading provider of quality in-home care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve ensuring the Right Care, Right at Home™.  We support people living with complex and post-operative care needs, dementia and cognitive decline, older adults, and adults living with a disability including NDIS participants. Our tailored services help clients to remain safe and independent in their homes. We have 53 territories across Australia and growing. If you are interested in a franchise opportunity with Right at Home, call us on 1300 363 802 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..