We Believe You Can Stay at Home

It is hard to really describe just what a blessing Kristy's appearance in our lives was. I think many people will relate to the experience of thinking their parents are going along just fine and managing life to suddenly realize that they are not. Dad had been a central person in the extended family, making it his mission to look after everyone and help wherever he could. He'd been doing this for years and I think we all just felt he would go on forever. I was interstate and visiting regularly but probably always seeing him and mum at their best. It seemed a sudden decline when mum rang in tears to say that dad was struggling but in reality, it was a gradual decline over many months. Dad ultimately had a few weeks in hospital and then rehab. During this time, it became very obvious that in order for dad to come home he and mum were going to need help. This was a confronting prospect for a couple that had always managed everything on their own. Mum in particular is very private and quite shy and it was important to find someone with whom she in particular would feel comfortable sharing the very personal experience of caring for her husband. In my initial phone call to Kristy, I explained the situation and she understood immediately what I meant. From the moment she walked in the door to meet Mum and Dad it was so obvious she was perfect. With many years of experience nursing people at their most vulnerable, plus a good country upbringing, Kristy had incredible intuition, empathy and an ability to read people and situations. Mum was immediately, at ease and Dad was chatting away to her like she was a long-lost friend. These incredible personal qualities continued to shine through over the next few months. For both Mum and Dad Kristy became a trusted friend and helped both mum and Dad live their best lives together. Dad was always treated with great respect and kindness and endless patience. On the days when Kristy was not on duty, dad would tell us we were doing pretty well, but not as well as Kristy. This was always followed be a little chuckle. Kristy it was the small things you did that made the difference. Those cups of tea and coffee, taking the dog for a little walk when mum was too exhausted to manage and the long discussions about AFL with dad that just helped so much during such difficult times. You made our lives so much better. Leaders set the tone and culture of a community. Kristy's leadership is marked by compassion and humility and a real love for helping people. Her team at Nurse Next Door are lucky to have her and by example they too have the qualities that matter. We miss dad enormously but so grateful to you Kristy for all you did for him and mum. To anyone out there needing help, I can't recommend Kristy and her team highly enough.

Nurse Next Door has made the worst time in our lives more bearable with their wonderful support and care. Nothing is too hard for them and all their employees are kind, professional and very helpful. I can’t fault their service.

I’ve been a customer of Nurses Next door now for the last 2.5 year. I’m high needs as a Paramedic T4 client I need a lot of assistance daily. In that time they haven’t let me down. Glen and his wonderful team have always been reliable, addressing my needs and concerns! From their Management team To their Key Nurses And not forgetting their wonderful carers, my daily needs are always met!! Thanks Nurses Next Door!

Thank you Nurse Next Door!! A terrific service. Highly recommend. Mum has bonded with the staff, Nurse Elle in particular. Thank you again to all the team, regards Nick K

It is a pleasure to be supported by Fiona, Beth and the team at Nurses Next Door. They listen with compassion and enable me to follow my life dreams.

"Nurse Next Door Adelaide South West have gone above and beyond for the care of our mum and dad. Staff are so caring, consistent and reliable. Has made a huge difference to our lives. "

Nurse next door have been visiting Matt for some time now. They are always on time and always communicate when there will be a change in rostered staff for any shift. They staff are also very caring and very good at building a relationship with Matt, entering his world and making him comfortable. I would highly recommend their support, especially for those with more complex care needs.

Nurse Next Door are true to their word, " Our Talent is Caring' I was in need of assistance with a fragile and complex situation and Nurse Next Door was prompt and at my front door with a positiveness, trustworthiness, a smile and a caring nature . Their methodology, integrity and professionalism ensured that the most fragile and complex situation was not too difficult or out of their scope. Nurse Next Door are skilled, competent, knowledgeable, and resourceful people. The friendly nurses listened, were accommodating, caring, kind and humble; in turn we felt safe, confident and reassured that we were going to be in the hands of good people . The staff at Nurse Next Door presented a health plan and recommendations so that the best possible health outcome was achieved. Nurse Next Door; you have demonstrated good nursing practices. Thank you for preserving the faith of what it means to service community health outreach programs; servicing the isolated, the fragile and vulnerable citizens in the community. Nurse Next Door, you are wonder workers and you do us all proud!

Since becoming a client I found the management and support workers to be professional and very caring. The support team I currently have is the best I have had since 2020.

The team at Nurse Next Door PSE are providing a truly professional service. The care team are magnificent!! The palliative care approach is second to none. I'd recommend them to anyone who would like a love one to come home and be cared for.