24 hour support and advice

Our expert staff are available every day of the week to provide support over the phone or visit.

Our office hours are Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm and you can call (03) 9455 0822

Our team are here to support you with any issues, including:

  • &if you have a health-related inquiry or concern;
  • &if you are concerned about a family member or friend who is a client of Banksia, or who you think would benefit from our support;
  • &to reschedule an appointment or visit;
  • &to speak with a Banksia staff member, and
  • &for general information.

After-hours

Between 5pm and before 8:30 am Monday – Friday, Weekends, and Public Holidays

During this time call (03) 9483 7940

You will speak with our partner service who provides expert advice and support and will contact the Banksia nurse on call as required.

Our on-call nurse is available to offer support and advice throughout this after-hours period and will visit the home under urgent circumstances, such as a sudden deterioration in your condition or an increase in your symptoms that you and your carer are unable to manage without support.

We will always prioritise anyone with issues overnight for a visit the following morning if required.

Banksia services are provided at no cost to our clients and their carers.

Banksia Palliative Care

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Banksia provides specialist, in-home palliative care services to people living with a life-limiting illness, who have symptoms or concerns that would benefit from palliative care expertise and support.

Banksia provides services to residents of the following local government areas, only:

  • City of Banyule
  • Nillumbik Shire
  • City of Whittlesea

If above applies to you, you can make a referral to Banksia yourself - please click the button below and complete the referral form.

Alternatively, you can phone the office on 03 9455 0822 during business hours.