Hospital to Home
Supporting Your Transition Home After Hospital
Leaving hospital shouldn’t mean uncertainty or delays — but for many people with disability, finding the right supports and housing can be a major barrier to discharge. At Croften Care, our Hospital to Home Transition Coordinator is here to make the move from hospital to home safe, supported, and seamless.
Supporting Your Transition from Hospital to Home
Too often, NDIS participants remain in hospital longer than necessary simply because there isn’t appropriate housing or support in place for them to safely return home. That’s where we step in.
Our dedicated coordinator will work closely with you, your family or carers, hospital staff, and your NDIS support team to:
- Understand your health needs and goals for discharge
- Coordinate with medical and allied health professionals
- Identify the NDIS supports and accommodation you need
- Arrange suitable housing (SIL, SDA or interim options)
- Source qualified support workers and nursing care, if required
- Ensure your environment is safe, accessible, and ready
Customised NDIS Supports After Hospital Discharge
Every transition plan is unique. Whether you need temporary accommodation, specialised disability housing, in-home personal care, or high-intensity support, we’ll build a solution that works for you.
Some common supports we help arrange include:
- Homes with accessible features (e.g. wide doorways, low benchtops, assistive bathrooms)
- Short- or long-term housing options under the NDIS
- Support workers for personal care, medication, cooking, and transport
- In-home nursing after surgery or illness
- Assistance with equipment and home modifications
We don’t just coordinate services — we create a personalised transition plan aligned with your hospital discharge team to ensure your comfort and safety at home.
Let’s Get You Home
Ready to start planning your transition from hospital to home? Get in touch with our Hospital to Home team today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered simply and clearly.
NDIS Hospital to Home is a specialised support service designed to help NDIS participants safely transition from hospital back into the community. The goal is to make the move home as smooth and supported as possible, while promoting independence, comfort, and quality of life.
After a hospital stay, your needs may have changed — you might require short-term accommodation, in-home supports, or even long-term housing with accessible features. In these cases, your NDIS plan may need to be reviewed and updated to reflect your new situation. The Hospital to Home service helps coordinate this process, ensuring the right supports are in place before you leave hospital.
The Hospital to Home program can include a range of tailored supports to help you return home safely and live as independently as possible after a hospital stay. Depending on your individual needs, available supports may include:
Personal care – Support with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Household assistance – Help with tasks like cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, and general home upkeep.
Community access – Support to get out and about, attend appointments, socialise, and re-engage with your local community.
Medication and health support – Assistance with managing medication, attending follow-up appointments, or accessing in-home nursing care.
Specialised disability support – Services tailored to your specific needs, including mobility equipment, therapy services, or complex health care.
These supports are designed to ensure you can return home with confidence, knowing your care, comfort, and recovery are prioritised.
The length of time you can access Hospital to Home supports through the NDIS depends on your personal circumstances, recovery needs, and goals. These supports are typically provided on a short- to medium-term basis to help you settle safely back into daily life after a hospital stay.
Your NDIS plan will outline how long these supports are funded for, and they may be reviewed or adjusted if your needs change over time.
At Croften Care, we offer a dedicated Hospital to Home Coordinator who will walk alongside you every step of the way, making sure your transition out of hospital is safe, supported, and tailored to your needs.
We can assist by:
🏠 Arranging short-term or transitional accommodation while longer-term housing is organised
📘 Helping you understand any changes to your NDIS plan, including new funding or goals
🛠️ Co-designing your support plan based on your recovery needs, preferences, and goals
💉 Engaging our community nurse, if required, to help manage health needs after discharge
🧑🤝🧑 Setting up Supported Independent Living (SIL) or other long-term housing supports
🚌 Supporting your return to community life, including social activities and appointments
Our team works with you, your hospital team, and your NDIS supports to ensure a smooth path back to living life on your terms.
In most cases, Hospital to Home services are fully funded through your NDIS plan. The supports you receive—such as personal care, temporary accommodation, and nursing—will be covered if they align with your goals and are considered reasonable and necessary.
Every person’s situation is different, and funding may vary depending on the type of support you need. At Croften Care, our Hospital to Home Coordinator can help you understand what’s included in your plan, identify any additional costs (if applicable), and ensure you’re getting the right support without unexpected expenses.
Have more questions?
If you have other questions that weren’t covered here, feel free to reach out to our support team. We’re here to help with any concerns you may have.