What is it?

RDNS has been providing care and support to people with HIV/AIDS since 1984. We work in partnership with the client, family and other carers to ensure that the client receives appropriate care.

Our staff can help you by:

• Monitoring health and providing advice
• Providing general nursing care
• Assisting with medication management
• Performing complex technical care such as intravenous therapy and pain management techniques
• Providing emotional support for clients and carers
• Providing palliative care
• Teaching family and carers how to provide specific nursing care.

We also provide workshops for carers throughout the year, which include safe lifting techniques, care of the carer, and infection control. Speak to a staff member for more information.

Which staff can help?

We have a nurse based in each region who is an expert in HIV/AIDS. These are known as Clinical Nurse Consultants - HIV/AIDS. These specialist nurses work alongside our general staff, other carers and volunteers to ensure that your healthcare needs are met.

How can I access this service?

To have one of our qualified staff assess you or a loved one's nursing and healthcare needs call us on
1300 33 44 55. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.