Allied-health referrals
Supporting the work of the broader healthcare team
SA Community Support provides Support at Home services and community nursing across Metropolitan Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley.
SA Community Support works alongside allied-health professionals to help clients receive appropriate support in their home and community.
Our services may complement recommendations from:
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech pathologists
- Podiatrists
- Dietitians
- Other allied-health professionals
Depending on the person's needs and approved arrangements, support may include nursing, personal care, daily living assistance, community participation, transport and other appropriate services.
We value clear communication, respect professional roles and recognise that good outcomes often depend on coordinated care.
The process
What happens after you refer?
1. Referral received
Our team receives and reviews the referral information provided.
2. Information clarified
Where necessary, we contact the appropriate person to clarify the referral, current services, needs and next steps.
3. Pathway confirmed
We identify the appropriate service pathway based on the person's circumstances, approved arrangements and service requirements.
4. Assessment and planning
Where nursing assessment or other assessment is required, the appropriate professional completes the relevant assessment and contributes to care planning.
5. Services commence
Once the appropriate arrangements are confirmed, agreed services can commence.
6. Ongoing communication
Where appropriate and authorised, we communicate with relevant members of the person's healthcare team and respond to changes in needs.
Refer a client
You can make a referral online or contact our team directly.