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Post-Hospital Care at Home in Melbourne

Coming home from hospital can feel daunting, especially after surgery, a fall or illness. Our carers provide practical support during recovery, so you can rest, regain your strength and get back to your routine safely.

What's Included

  • Personal care and help with mobility
  • Meal preparation and light housework
  • Medication prompts
  • Transport or accompaniment to follow-up appointments
  • Support to follow your health team’s recommendations
  • Referral to in-home allied health, such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy

Who It's For

Older people returning home after a hospital stay or surgery, and hospital discharge planners or families arranging support for a safe discharge.

How It's Funded

Support at Home: If you’ve been approved for Support at Home through My Aged Care, Konex Care can deliver this service through our registered partner provider. We’ll explain how it works and what your contribution may be.

Private care: Not yet approved, or need more hours than your funding covers? You can arrange this service privately, with no assessment or waitlist. Private care

Not sure where to start? Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to begin your assessment, or call us on (03) 8524 7699 and we’ll talk you through it.

Hospital discharge planners and health professionals can refer directly using our Referral Form.

Why Choose Konex Care

Why Melbourne Families Choose Konex Care

You’ll always know who’s coming and who to call. Your care coordinator keeps you and your family informed, we match carers to your language, culture and personality, and our wide carer network means your support continues when your regular carer is away.

  • A Real Person Answers, Not a Call Centre
  • Carers Matched to Your Needs and Culture
  • Back-Up Cover When Your Carer Is Away

How It Works

Starting In-Home Care With Konex Is Simple

01

Free Consultation

Meet us at home or at our Murrumbeena office to talk about your needs, goals and funding. There’s no cost and no obligation.

02

Your Personalised Care Plan

Your care coordinator builds a personalised plan around your routines, preferences and goals.

03

Meet & Greet with Your Carers

We introduce carers matched to your needs, language and personality before your support begins.

04

Ongoing Check-Ins

We check in regularly and adjust your care as your needs change.

Post-Hospital Care FAQs

In most cases, yes, if we’re contacted before discharge. Ask your discharge planner to refer you, or call us on (03) 8524 7699.

As long as you need it, from a few days to several weeks. We adjust support as your recovery progresses.

Related Services

Physiotherapy at Home

Personal Care

Nursing Assistance

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Whether you’re exploring options for a parent, you’ve just been approved for aged care funding, or you’re an NDIS participant looking for a better fit, our friendly team will guide you through every step.

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  • Referrals From Health Professionals Welcome
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