What is enteral or naso-gastric tube feeding?

Enteral feeding provides nutrition directly to the stomach or small intestine through a tube, commonly via a naso-gastric or jejunal tube, when oral intake is not possible.

Who can access this service?

NDIS participants who require specialised enteral nutrition support as part of their care plan can access this service through Connectors Wellbeing.

What support is provided?

Our nurses assist with tube management, feeding administration, site care, ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and education for participants and caregivers.

Is training for carers included?

Yes, our team provides training to carers and family members on safe feeding practices, hygiene, and emergency response for tube-related issues.

How do I start using this service?

Simply contact Connectors Wellbeing to discuss your NDIS plan requirements and arrange an assessment for tube feeding support services.

Enteral (Naso‑Gastric Tube‑Jeju) Connectors Wellbeing

Living with a nasogastric tube or Jejunal tube can present ongoing daily challenges from safe feeding to managing equipment and preventing complications.

What is Enteral (Naso‑Gastric Tube‑Jeju)?

Enteral tube feeding (including nasogastric and Jejunal methods) involves delivering measured nutrition, hydration, and medications directly into the stomach or small intestine via a feeding tube. These tubes may be temporary or permanent depending on medical needs. Common types include:

Nasogastric tubes (NGT):
Inserted through the nose into the stomach for short‑term feeding
Jejunal tubes (Jeju):
Surgically placed into the small intestine, ideal for longer-term feeding or digestive concerns
PEG tubes:
Less common in this context but sometimes used in complex care

Tube feeding requires clinical know-how: ensuring accurate measures, comfort, hygiene, and monitoring for signs of blockage, infection, leaks, reflux or discomfort. At Connectors Wellbeing, our NDIS tube feeding care covers every step safely, respectfully and in line with tube feeding NDIS provider standards.

Why These Tasks Matter for Participants

Tube feeding is more than nutrition it’s about daily quality of life, dignity and autonomy:

Preventing Health Risks

Proper technique helps avoid aspiration, blockages, infection and gastric upset.

Promoting Growth & Wellbeing

Accurate nutrition and hydration support physical health, healing and energy.

Fostering Mealtime Respect

We help build a peaceful, dignified tube feeding routine around your preferences.

Supporting Independence

We encourage skill development empowering you to take an active role in your own care.

Reducing Hospital Stays

Consistent, high‑quality tube care at home minimizes avoidable admission or complications.

Through careful, empathetic support, we ensure feeding tube care becomes safe, respectful and aligned with individual goals and NDIS plan provisions.

How Connectors Wellbeing Helps

Here’s how we bring clinical excellence and real‑world support to your tube‑feeding journey:

Specialist Clinical Staff

Our care workers are trained in NG and Jeju‑tube care, maintenance, flushing, feeding schedules and infection prevention.

Personalised Feeding Plans

We tailor care to your dietary needs, medical advice, morning/evening preferences and lifestyle considerations.

Clinical Monitoring & Team Approach

We watch for site issues, practice correct positioning and work with GPs, dietitians or community nurses when needed.

Home‑Based Comfort

All care takes place in your home in familiar, supportive surroundings that reduce distress and hospital visits.

What's Included in Enteral (Naso‑Gastric Tube‑Jeju)?

Tube Setup & Securement
Proper positioning, taping, padding and securing to prevent accidental movement.
Safe Nutrition Delivery
Measurement, warming, feeding flow control, monitoring tolerance and gastric residual checks.
Flush, Maintenance & Equipment Check
Cleansing protocols to reduce blockages, tube/pump checks and troubleshooting.
Stoma & Site Care
Cleaning around insertion sites, promoting skin health and reducing infection risk.
Emergency Action Plans
Guidance on when to call GP or emergency services, and how to act on leakage, blockage or distress.
Training for Participants & Carers
We teach safe techniques, hygiene routines and problem-solving so you can confidently undertake tube care.
Documentation & Reporting
Every meal and risk is logged in your NDIS daily notes or diary, for plan monitoring and accountability.

We tailor supports to individual needs whether daily meals support or high-intensity overnight monitoring delivered with compassion in line with NDIS complex care services.

Our Process: How to Get Started

Complex bowel care is available to:

Referral & Intake

We begin with your NDIS plan and medical referral, gathering feeding details and preferences.

Home Assessment

Our clinical specialist visits to review setup, equipment, feeding schedules and safety.

Care Plan Development

Together, we create a customised tube feeding routine aligned with NDIS high-intensity supports.

Staff Assignment & Training

We match you with trained care staff who understand your routine and needs.

Ongoing Monitoring

Regular check-ins for feeding tolerance, tube maintenance, site check and nutrition goals.

Review & Adjust

As needs change, we update feeding plans, liaise with medical specialists and adjust supports.

Each step remains transparent and participant‑led, upholding your wellbeing and independence.

Why Participants Choose Us

True Clinical Standards

Our training and record-keeping comply with clinical best practice for bowel care

Attuned to Privacy & Consent

We ensure every step respects your dignity and choice

Communication with Health Providers

We keep your doctor or cohort involved and updated as needed

Respectful & Compassionate

we treat you like a person first, not just a set of care tasks Led by your goals and your routine, our care builds trust, safety, and well-being in all settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide nasogastric tube feeding NDIS support at home?

Yes, our team delivers in-home tube feeding according to medical instructions and participant preferences.

What training do you offer for carers?

We provide hands-on education in tube setup, feeding, maintenance and hygiene ensuring safety and confidence.

Can you support overnight or 24‑hour feeding?

Absolutely. We deliver high-intensity NDIS supports, including overnight monitoring and complex scanning.

Do you handle PEG or Jejunal feeding tubes too?

Yes. While our primary service is NG-tube support, we can extend high-intensity services to other feeding tubes under your plan.

How do we access this service under NDIS?

Your plan needs a funded line for complex care or daily personal activities. We can assist with referrals and justification documentation.

Are costs covered by NDIS?

Typically, yes, once your plan includes tube feeding supports. We help with budgeting, claim reporting and plan reviews.