About Us
Welcome to Nurture Assist, your dedicated NDIS registered provider supporting women with intellectual, physical, and psychosocial disabilities through pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
At Nurture Assist, we believe every woman deserves compassionate, inclusive, and tailored care during life’s most vulnerable and empowering moments. Our experienced team of nurses, midwives, and disability support professionals are passionate about walking alongside women on their parenting journey, providing expert, respectful, and person-centred support every step of the way.
We specialise in delivering high-quality, personalised services that nurture the unique needs of women with disabilities, including perinatal care, parenting support, personal care, nursing services, and community participation.
Our Services
Perinatal Care
Our Perinatal Care services provide compassionate, continuous support throughout the entire pregnancy journey, from early pregnancy through to birth and the postnatal period. We understand that pregnancy and childbirth can bring unique challenges for women with intellectual, physical, or psychosocial disabilities. Our team of experienced nurses, midwives and support workers work alongside each woman to ensure they receive:
Individualised pregnancy care planning tailored to their health, disability, and personal goals
Emotional and mental health support throughout pregnancy and post birth
Assistance navigating health appointments, hospital visits, and birthing plans
Education and information around pregnancy, birth options, breastfeeding, and newborn care
Preparation for parenthood, helping to build skills and confidence for the transition to motherhood
Our perinatal services are designed to be gentle, flexible, and woman-led, respecting each person’s choices and cultural preferences.
Parenting Support
Becoming a parent is a life changing experience, and at Nurture Assist, we believe every mother deserves the support to parent in a way that’s right for her. Our Parenting Support services are designed to assist women with disabilities as they adjust to life with a baby and growing family. We offer:
In-home practical support with newborn and infant care, including feeding, settling, bathing, and safe sleeping
Assistance with establishing daily routines and household organisation
Emotional wellbeing and mental health check-ins, recognising the importance of psychological support in early parenthood
Guidance on child development, parenting strategies, and connecting with community programs
Support with attending maternal child health appointments and playgroups
Advocacy and coordination with early childhood services, family support agencies, and NDIS plan management
Our goal is to help mothers feel confident, connected, and capable in their parenting role, with services tailored to their preferences, abilities, and goals.
Community Participation
Whatever you enjoy doing, our team is here to support you in these activities, this could be going to the gym, a stroll in the park or a meal out
Personal Care/Daily Living Life Skills
We provide assistance with daily living activities including showering, toileting, dressing, moving around and meal preparation. Other daily living support icludes transport, shopping, community activities, hobbies, health and fitness
Personalised Service
Nurture Assist recognises each individual and provides supports tailored to your needs. Whether this be a once off or a routine basis, we can provide a service to support you
Nursing and Complex Care
Our Registered Nurses provide expert, around-the-clock care for a wide range of medical needs, including wound care, medication management, and chronic disease support.
Household Tasks
Our team can support you with cleaning, tidying and garden maintence
Home Modification
We offer minor home modifications to custom build changes to your home to help you access and use areas of your home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nurture Assist is owned and operated by two Registered Nurses.
Helen holds a Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery and Masters of Health Aministration. Helen has over 30 years experience in healthcare and over 20 years working with families.
Jacquie holds a Certificate of Children's Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Masters of Nursing, Masters of Health Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy. Jacquie has 25 years experience of working with children in various environments.
Simply register on our website or contact us directly. We’ll guide you through the process, assess your needs, and develop a tailored support plan.
Currently we do not offer support coordination and plan management services. Our team is ready to help you connect with the services that best suits your needs. Simply contact us.
Our team conducts an initial consultation to understand your unique requirements and goals. Based on this, we create a customized care plan that evolves as your needs change.
Minor home modifications involve making small but impactful changes to your home, such as installing ramps or modifying bathrooms, to improve accessibility and safety.
Absolutely. We believe in empowering our clients with choice and control. You can choose support workers who best meet your needs and preferences.
We value your feedback. You can provide it through our website, by phone, or directly to your care support worker. We take all complaints seriously and aim to resolve them promptly.
Costs vary based on the services you require. We offer transparent pricing and will work with you to ensure your NDIS budget is effectively managed.
We regularly review your care plan and adapt our services as your needs evolve, ensuring you always receive the appropriate support.