NDIS Tracheostomy Care & Support in Queensland
Tracheostomy management, suctioning and non-invasive ventilation support, with documented emergency airway protocols.
A tracheostomy requires skilled, consistent nursing management to remain safe, comfortable and functional. For NDIS participants managing a tracheostomy at home, having the right clinical support is not just about convenience. It is essential for safety. First Priority Care's registered nurses provide comprehensive tracheostomy care in your home across Queensland.
What Our Tracheostomy Care Includes
- Tracheostomy tube care: cleaning, dressing changes and site assessment
- Inner cannula changes: routine cleaning or disposal and replacement
- Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning: secretion clearance for participants with reduced cough effectiveness
- Tracheostomy tube changes: where clinically appropriate and per specialist guidance
- Non-invasive ventilator management: CPAP/BiPAP setup, mask fitting and management
- Emergency airway protocols: clear action plans for decannulation or tube obstruction
- Communication support for non-verbal participants with tracheostomies
- Weaning support under specialist direction
- Support worker and family carer training in suctioning technique and emergency protocols
- Hospital liaison and documentation for specialist reviews
Who Is This Service For?
- Participants with spinal cord injury (particularly high cervical injury) who are vent-dependent or have weak cough
- Participants with acquired brain injury, stroke or neuromuscular conditions affecting breathing
- Participants with upper airway conditions requiring tracheostomy for airway protection
- Participants recently decannulated who require ongoing monitoring and airway support
NDIS Funding
Tracheostomy care and suctioning are among the highest-complexity High Intensity Daily Activity supports under the NDIS, funded under Core Supports (Assistance with Daily Life: High Intensity). Ventilator supplies and equipment may be separately funded through Capital Supports.
Areas We Serve
- Brisbane (North and South)
- Logan
- Ipswich
- Gold Coast
- Redlands
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a support worker perform suctioning?
What happens in an airway emergency at home?
Support coordinator? Refer a participant directly. We respond within 1 business hour.
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