Do I need any qualifications to receive carer training?

No. Our training is designed for people without medical backgrounds. We explain everything in plain language and practise at your pace. All you need is a willingness to learn and the desire to provide good care for your loved one.

Can the training happen at a time that suits me?

Yes. We schedule sessions around your availability, including evenings and weekends where needed. We know that family carers are often managing a lot, so we'll be flexible.

What if I need a refresher after a few months?

We encourage follow-up sessions, especially if your loved one's condition changes or a new piece of equipment is introduced. Refresher training can be funded through the same Capacity Building budget as the initial training.

Is this available if my loved one doesn't have an NDIS plan?

In most cases, family carer training is funded through the participant's NDIS plan. If there is no plan in place, contact us to discuss options. In some situations we can arrange private fee-for-service training.

Nurse Education

Home Nursing Training for Families & Carers of NDIS Participants

Practical, hands-on home nursing education for families and informal carers, delivered at your pace, in your home, by a registered nurse.

If you're caring for a family member or loved one with complex health needs at home, you've probably found yourself doing things you never thought you'd do: managing a feeding tube, changing a wound dressing, administering medication. You're doing it out of love and dedication. But you shouldn't have to figure it out alone.

First Priority Care's registered nurses provide practical, hands-on nursing education for families and informal carers across Queensland. We come to your home, work alongside you, and make sure you feel confident. You're not just told what to do, you're shown how to do it safely.

What We Can Train You In

Wound dressing changes: how to change a dressing safely, what to watch for and when to call a nurse
Catheter care: emptying drainage bags, hygiene technique and recognising infection signs
PEG and tube feeding: how to prepare a feed, administer it safely and flush the tube
Stoma bag changes: technique, skin care and when to seek help
Medication prompting and administration: safe techniques and knowing your limits
Continence management: assisting with continence aids, hygiene and skin care
Seizure first aid and rescue medication: what to do, how to help, when to call 000
Pressure injury prevention: repositioning, skin checks and barrier creams
Manual handling: safe lifting, transfers and use of assistive equipment
Basic vital signs: how to check temperature, pulse and oxygen saturation
Emergency protocols: when to call 000, what to tell the ambulance and who else to contact

How It Works

We start by listening. Tell us what you're managing, what worries you most and what you already know. We build the training around you, not around a generic curriculum.

We visit you at home, when it suits you and your loved one
We explain clearly and without jargon, including the "why" behind each step
We demonstrate the technique using your loved one's actual equipment and products
We guide you through the task with us present, and give feedback in real time
We provide written instructions you can refer back to
We schedule a follow-up call or visit to check in and answer new questions

You Are Not Alone

Being a family carer is one of the most demanding roles there is. Our nurses approach family education with patience, practicality and genuine respect for what you're taking on. If something isn't clear, we explain it differently. If you're worried, we talk it through. We're not here to judge your current technique. We're here to help you feel safer and more confident.

NDIS Funding

Nurse-delivered training for informal carers is funded under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living in the participant's NDIS plan. It can be included as a specific support item at your next planning meeting or plan review. Your support coordinator can help you request this.

Areas We Serve

Brisbane (North and South)
Logan
Ipswich
Gold Coast
Redlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready when you are

Let's build a care plan that works for you.

Speak with our care team about your NDIS plan, your goals, and how we can help.

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