Royal District Nursing Service

Mission / Objective

Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) is Australia’s largest provider of home nursing care.  We believe that one of the best places to receive healthcare and remain independent is in the comfort and safety of your own home. Visiting homes 24/7 throughout greater Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria and NSW, over 8,000 sick and needy people daily depend on our nurses’ care.  As a result of this care, thousands of people, who otherwise might be confined to a hospital or nursing home, can continue to enjoy all the benefits of remaining in their own homes, retaining their independence and playing an active role in their healthcare.

With an ageing population and shorter hospital stays, the demand for our services is growing daily.  We need to raise funds urgently so that we can continue to provide essential nursing care to the sick in our community, many of whom are disadvantaged, elderly or isolated. 

RDNS is an independent non for profit charitable organisation.  We receive approximately 80% of our funding from government and must raise the remaining 20% through our own resources.

RDNS services care for people of all ages and whilst the majority of care is provided at home, we provide care at schools, workplaces and other agreed locations.

Referral to RDNS can come from any source – you can contact us directly buy calling 1300 33 44 55, or be referred by a family member, doctor, or local health service.  

""

Services

Along with general nursing, RDNS provides specialist care in a wide range of areas including diabetes, continence management, care for those recently discharged from hospital, HIV/AIDS, cystic fibrosis, breast cancer and palliative care.  Other RDNS services include the Homeless Persons Program delivering healthcare to people experiencing homelessness, and the RDNS Helen Macpherson Smith Institute of Community Health, developing new evidence-based nursing practices.

Annual Report:

Projects in Progress

The most important areas we are seeking support for are:

• Provision of quality care for those who sick and needy, especially those who are disadvantaged, elderly, isolated or homeless
• Provision of clinical equipment to improve client care and train our nurses
• Material aid support for our many financially disadvantaged clients
• Development of new clinical and health services.

""

CEO

Board Members

128); font-family: Arial

Number of Employees

1500

Number of Volunteers

0

ABN

49 052 188 717

Year Established

1885

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

Yes.

General Donations

Donate by phone on (03) 9536 5222, securely online at www.rdns.com.au or by mail to RDNS"

Volunteering

" 31 Alma Road St Kilda VIC 3182.

""

Jobs available on Pro Bono Australia

No recent jobs.