You can't always be there.
But we can.

We offer a person-centred approach to keep you safe and sound at home, with professional clinical nursing and compassionate personal care across the Bellarine Peninsula.

Extraordinary
Every day.

Providing quality clinical nursing and personal care services since 2020-founded by Registered Nurse Theresa Ziwenga, serving the Bellarine Peninsula and Greater Geelong.

Our home care services

Would you rather stay at home than go into a health care facility or nursing home?

Gratifying Care will provide the following home care services at flexible schedules and cost-friendly service rates-from clinical nursing delivered by Registered Nurses to personal care and domestic support from trained support workers.

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Gratifying Care is a boutique home care provider-small enough to know every client personally, skilled enough to deliver professional clinical nursing and quality personal care. Founded by Registered Nurse Theresa Ziwenga in 2020, we combine clinical excellence with genuine caring relationships.

Our difference:

Registered Nurse founded and led – Clinical expertise at our core

Boutique, personal approach – Family-like relationships, not corporate transactions

Local Bellarine Peninsula team – Part of your community, based in Curlewis

Highly skilled staff – Experienced Registered Nurses and trained support workers

Award recognition – Victorian Community Achievement Awards Finalist 2024 & 2025

We partner with a few major Healthcare providers in Victoria to give you more choice and control over your care.

Home Care Packages (HCP) Government-funded aged care for people 65+ (or 50+ Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander). Assessed through My Aged Care. We partner with Trilogy Care for Home Care Package delivery.

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) For people under 65 with disability. Personal care, domestic support, and clinical nursing if approved in your NDIS plan.

DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) For eligible veterans with Gold or White cards. DVA Community Nursing and home care services for service-related conditions.

Private/Self-Funded Pay directly for services with no government funding required. Flexible scheduling and transparent hourly rates.

Whatever your funding situation, we’re here to help.

  • Call and speak to one of our friendly team members. We’ll discuss your care needs, explain our services, and answer your questions.
  • We arrange a home visit to conduct a free, no-obligation assessment. We’ll understand your situation, discuss your goals, and recommend appropriate services.
  • Once agreed, we set up your care package and introduce you to your support worker or nurse. Services begin according to your care plan, with ongoing communication and reviews.

Why choose Gratifying Care?

We are committed to being your shoulder to lean on and providing honest advice for your loved one’s situation during this delicate time.

RN Founded & Led

Clinical expertise - founded by Registered Nurse Theresa Ziwenga

Trilogy Care Partner

Partnered with Trilogy Care for Home Care Package delivery

Boutique & Personal

Small enough to know every client - family-like care, not corporate service

Award Recognition

Victorian Community Achievement Awards Finalist 2024 & 2025

Local Bellarine Team

Based in Curlewis - responsive, accessible, part of your community

Flexible Funding

Home Care Packages, NDIS, DVA, Private - whatever your situation

Highly Skilled Staff

Experienced Registered Nurses and trained support workers

Continuity of Care

Wherever possible, same workers each visit - building trust

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Victorian Community Achievement Awards Finalist

Our high client satisfaction reflects the trust families place in us.

Read below what our clients have to say and learn more about what makes us a trusted provider of home care on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Sarah M. Caregiving Daughter

Gratifying Care has been wonderful for my mother. The nurses are professional and caring, and they really take time to explain everything. It feels like family looking after her, not just a service.

Sarah M.

John T. Drysdale, Bellarine Peninsula

After my hospital discharge, Gratifying Care’s nurses visited daily to check my wound and make sure I was managing. Their support helped me avoid readmission. I can’t thank them enough.

Robert K. DVA Client, Leopold

As a veteran, I appreciate the respect and dignity Gratifying Care shows. They understand DVA services and make everything easy. The team is reliable and I look forward to their visits.

Jennifer R. Caregiving daughter

My Mom’s caregiver is wonderful. She helps her in bath, personal hygiene and domestic cleaning. The support worker is wonderful and the overall experience was awesome!