- PEG AND NG FEEDING
Specialist Nutrition Support, Delivered At Home
Blue Butterfly Care provides expert nursing support for enteral nutrition across South East Queensland. Plans are personalised, regularly reviewed, and built around each participant’s needs.
- Tell Us Where You're At
Nutrition Support Built Around You
Pick the one that sounds like you and we’ll show you what happens next.
I'm New To Tube Feeding
Recently started with a feeding tube and unsure what comes next? We’ll walk you through what’s involved and what to expect from our care.
I'm Coming Home From Hospital
A discharge is being planned and you need a provider who can pick up where the hospital left off. We coordinate directly with health teams to make it smooth.
My Current Support Isn't Working
You have a provider but the clinical side feels rushed or under-supported. We’ll review what’s happening and help you build something better.
I'm A Support Coordinator Or Family Member
Looking for a provider who handles wound care properly, with thorough documentation and clinical oversight. We’ll show you how we work.
24/7 Always On
Support across South East Queensland, because care doesn't follow a schedule.
- UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
What Enteral Feeding Support Involves
Enteral feeding is the delivery of nutrition directly into the stomach or small intestine, used when a participant cannot meet their nutritional needs through eating alone. Our registered nurses support participants through every part of this care, including tube site management, feed delivery, equipment maintenance, complication monitoring, and family education.
Why Specialist Nursing Support Matters
Tube feeding done well prevents complications, supports proper nutrition, and gives participants and families confidence. Without skilled clinical oversight, issues like blockages, infections, or dislodgement can escalate quickly. Specialist nurses spot problems early and respond fast.
How It Connects To Your NDIS Plan
Enteral feeding care is typically funded through your NDIS plan under “Improved Daily Living.” Our registered nurses document everything properly to support your plan, your management protocols, and ongoing review by stakeholders involved in your care.
Why We Deliver Care At Home
Our care is delivered in your home, where you’re most comfortable, with the clinical rigour expected from a hospital but the time, respect, and continuity this care actually deserves.
- YOUR CARE JOURNEY
What Happens, And What's Involved
Specialist nutrition care follows a clear clinical process. Here’s what our registered nurses will typically work through with you to support safe feeding, prevent complications, and keep you confident.
01
Feed Delivery And Schedule Management
Safe administration of feeds according to your prescribed regimen, with attention to flow rates, volumes, and timing that supports overall health.
02
Tube Site Care And Monitoring
Regular assessment of the tube site to prevent infection, manage skin integrity, and identify any complications early before they escalate.
03
Equipment Care And Troubleshooting
Cleaning, maintaining, and managing all feeding equipment, including pumps, syringes, and connectors, plus quick response to blockages or issues.
04
Nutrition And Hydration Oversight
Ongoing review of nutritional intake, hydration, and weight to ensure the feeding plan continues to support health and wellbeing.
05
Family And Carer Education
Practical training and confidence-building for family members and carers who want to support feeding routines safely between nursing visits.
06
Coordination With Your Health Team
Close collaboration with GPs, dietitians, hospital teams, and Support Coordinators to keep nutrition care joined up with the rest of your plan.
Every assessment is delivered with absolute discretion, in your time, and without rushing through what matters.
- DIGNITY, RESPECT, REAL EXPERTISE
Ready For Care That Treats This Properly?
This conversation doesn’t have to be difficult. Speak with our clinical team in confidence about your situation and how we can support routines with the dignity and skill they deserve.
- REAL STORIES, REAL CARE
Hear From Our Team and the People We Support
The heart of Blue Butterfly Care is the people in it: our dedicated staff and the participants who trust us every day. Hear their stories in their own words.
- The Care Factor
Why We're Built for Complex Care
Most providers can describe their model in a brochure. Ours shows up in the everyday work. Here’s what that actually looks like.
01
Clinically Led from Day One
Our directors are registered nurses. Every placement begins with our clinical team in the home, understanding the environment before anyone else steps in.
02
Built Around the Person
We design supports around how each participant actually lives, observing routines and risks first, then bringing in the right team once foundations fit.
03
Leadership You Can Reach
Our directors stay close to the work. When you need a decision, you’re talking to someone who already knows the participant well.
04
Care That Holds It Together
From hospital discharges to housing transitions and conversations with Public Guardians, Trustees and allied health, we keep placements steady.
- Help Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear, honest answers to the questions we hear most from the people we support and those who support them.
Do I need NDIS funding for this service?
Enteral feeding care is typically funded under “Improved Daily Living” in your NDIS plan. If you’re not sure whether you have the right funding, we can help you check and guide you through the process.
How often will a nurse visit?
Visit frequency depends on your feeding regimen, tube type, and clinical needs. Some participants need daily visits, others less. Your plan will be tailored to what’s clinically appropriate.
Can you support both PEG and NG tubes?
Yes. Our registered nurses are trained to support participants with either method, including transitions between tube types where clinically indicated.
What happens if there's a complication or blockage?
Our nurses are trained to troubleshoot common issues like blockages, leakage, or site irritation. For more serious complications, we coordinate quickly with your GP or hospital team for the right response.
Can you teach my family how to help with feeding?
Absolutely. Many of our participants have family or carers who want to be involved. We provide practical training and ongoing support so they feel confident handling feeds between nursing visits.
