Care

In-home care

Karuna’s in-home care allows people with a life changing health condition to stay in the comfort of their own home, where they can be with family and receive the best of care. 

Our specialist staff and volunteers work in partnership with families and we make decisions together. Services are free of charge and available to people of all ages including children and young carers. 

Caring for a family member at home can be a completely new and unfamiliar role and having a life changing health condition can be the most difficult time of your life. We understand this, and are here to make things easier. When feeling overwhelmed and uncertain we will be there to provide reassurance, confidence and support. 

We service Brisbane North, Caboolture and Redcliffe areas. Our free services include:

  • assessment of client and family health and social needs
  • home nursing care for pain and symptom management
  • nursing equipment 
  • liaison with family GP 
  • family counselling and emotional support 
  • spiritual support 
  • carer education, training and support  
  • meditation programs
  • after hours support
  • linkage to other community and social services.

We also provide people outside Karuna’s area with information about:

  • palliative care
  • local services and support organisations
  • counselling and emotional support for grief, loss and bereavement. 

For information about these services please call Pcis on
Freecall 1800 772 273 or visit the website www.pcis.org.au

Admission

Admission to Karuna’s in-home care can be arranged through a:

  • direct request from you or a family member
  • general practitioner or specialist
  • treating clinic or hospital
  • community organizations. 

Karuna’s admitting team will work with your medical practitioner to ensure appropriate coordination of care and then meet with you and your family. This can happen either at Karuna or in your home. An individual care plan will be developed in consultation with you and your carer. Please call 1300 KARUNA to access these services. 

Bereavement support

Karuna has a reputation as a leader in bereavement support. We have a wealth of experience and expertise helping people suffering from grief and loss. 

We provide:

  • counselling
  • support groups
  • memorial services
  • Mind Life Wellbeing workshops and courses
  • online information. 

Spiritual care

Karuna offers spiritual support and guidance for people faced with declining health, the end of life and loss. Care is provided by counsellors, ordained Buddhists and trained spiritual care volunteers. 

We provide:

  • support and guidance
  • closure ceremonies
  • online information

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