Sestra Care

Sestra Care offers clothing with an open-back design and accessories for the elderly and people with special needs. Please message before we can serve you.

All of our products are available for purchase online. www.sestracare.com.au

Every Tuesday (except on public holidays) from 9 am - 2 pm we are open for pick up orders, our range views and consultations. Our open-back clothing apparel is available in some of the mobility stores across Adelaide. (check online.) We provide adaptive apparel, adult bibs, sippy cup lids and organic skincare for damaged skin; products that promote comfort, dignity and safety for individuals who may be entering or living in a challenging stage of life. Our range of products has practical solutions for individuals, their families and carers that will provide support for their lifestyle and enhance everyday life.

19/03/2026

🔎I came across a very insightful post by Dr Monique Caruth on LinkedIn, highlighting the importance of safe discharge planning and patient care at home — and it really resonated with me.

🔹In aged care and home care, what happens after a patient leaves hospital is just as important as the care they receive during their stay. Supporting both carers and families during this transition is essential for patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

At Sestra Care, this is something we see and care about every day.
🔹When garments are not suitable, dressing can become stressful for both the individual and the carer.
🔹Simple solutions — like adaptive, open-back clothing — can make a meaningful difference in easing care and improving the overall experience.

🔹In aged care and home care, what happens after a patient leaves the hospital is just as important as the care they receive during their stay. Supporting both carers and families during this transition is essential for patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

10/03/2026

💌Skin tears are common in elderly care.

🔹Clothing without hard fasteners and rough seams can reduce injury and protect delicate skin.
🔹Simple design changes make a big difference.
🔹Clothing shouldn’t make care harder.
Thoughtful design:
✔ reduces lifting
✔ protects fragile skin
✔ supports incontinence care
✔ preserves dignity

👉 Shop skin-friendly adaptive clothing:
https://sestracare.com.au/shop/

03/03/2026

🌿 Pretty Simple Care Idea

Getting dressed shouldn’t cause stress, skin tears or discomfort.

Soft fabrics, no fasteners, and open-back design can make daily care safer and more dignified.

💌 If you're caring for a parent or loved one, this may help.

👉 View the full range here:
https://sestracare.com.au/shop/

24/02/2026

Pretty Simple Care Idea 💌

🔹Why measuring matters?

Sizes vary between brands, and a person’s needs can change over time.
Measuring helps ensure clothing:
✔️ Isn’t restrictive or uncomfortable
✔️Doesn’t look baggy or impractical
✔️ Continues to fit as health changes
Re-measuring every 6 months supports comfort and dignity.

📍Clothing shouldn’t make care harder.
Thoughtful design can reduce strain, protect skin and preserve dignity — every single day.
👉 Explore care-focused clothing:
https://sestracare.com.au/shop/

20/02/2026

Pretty Simple Care Idea 💌

Choosing clothing for someone in care isn’t just about size — it’s about how it feels to wear.
✔️Soft fabric, ✔️practical styles, and ✔️the right fit can make a big difference to comfort and confidence.

📍 Sestra Care creates open-back garments that support easier dressing, skin protection and dignity — at home, in hospital and in aged care.
👉 Shop adaptive clothing here:
https://sestracare.com.au/shop/

10/02/2026

💌Pretty Simple Care Idea

When temperatures change, comfort becomes even more important.

Cap sleeves gently cover the shoulders and neck, which often feel cold first, while still feeling breathable and dignified.

🔹Small details can make everyday care feel kinder.

👉 Shop adaptive clothing that makes daily care simpler:
https://sestracare.com.au/shop/

06/02/2026

Safe Dressing Matters — Every Single Day 💙

Helping someone get dressed might feel like a small task — but for people with fragile skin, limited mobility, or medical needs, it can make a big difference to comfort and safety.

Queensland Health reminds us that skin care, pressure injury prevention and wound management are essential parts of everyday care.

That’s why Sestra Care garments are thoughtfully designed to help:
✨ Protect delicate skin
✨ Reduce pressure and friction
✨ Make hygiene, pad changes and wound care easier
✨ Keep people covered, warm and dignified
✨ Support independence where possible

With no buttons, zips or Velcro — and a gentle open-back design — dressing becomes safer for both the person being cared for and the carer.

📘 Learn more from Queensland Health:
🔹https://tpch.qld.libguides.com/pressure-injury
🔹https://sestracare.com.au/product-category/adaptive-clothing/
Sometimes, simple care ideas make the biggest difference.

04/02/2026

Getting dressed should feel safe, comfortable and dignified. 💙

Queensland Health reminds us that dressing in care is not “just routine” — it’s something that needs thought, planning and the right support.

When clothing is easier to manage:
✔ Carers reduce strain on their bodies
✔ People feel more comfortable and respected
✔ Daily care becomes calmer and safer

This is why adaptive clothing matters — it supports safer dressing and preserves dignity every day.

📄 Read the Queensland Health guideline here:
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/707412/S-AD03.pdf

20/11/2025

🎄 Meaningful Gifts for Those You Love This Christmas 🎄

When someone you care about is unwell, in pain, or living in an aged care or hospital setting, it can be hard to know what to say—or what gift might bring comfort without being intrusive.

A thoughtful gift from Sestra Care Solutions can be the answer. 💛

Our adaptive care products are specially designed for elderly, disabled, palliative, and hospital patients—especially when conventional products no longer offer the comfort or support they need.

✨ Give a gift that truly makes a difference:
✔ Provides comfort, dignity, and practical support
✔ Helps carers deliver safer, easier, more respectful care
✔ Lifts the spirits of someone who needs it most

🧵 Open-Back Shirts & Nightwear – dress and undress effortlessly, prevent skin injury, and maintain dignity day and night.

💧 Silicone Sippy Cup Lids – a small gift with a big impact, helping people drink independently and stay hydrated.

🍽 Adult Bib with Crumb Catcher – keeps clothing dry and clean, supports dignity during meals, and helps prevent spills.

This Christmas, let your gift be more than a gesture—let it be support, comfort, and dignity.
Explore our range 👉 www.sestracare.com.au

14/11/2025

“Why is our adaptive care clothing made from a thicker fabric?”

I often receive messages from families saying, “Mum is always cold — do you have something warmer?”

From my own professional experience, I know that as we age or become unwell, our body’s ability to regulate temperature changes.
Older people and those in care often feel the cold much more than others.
That’s why warmth and comfort are key parts of every design we have created.

Our Sestra open-back shirts are made from a premium mid-weight cotton–polyester interlock knit — a fabric that’s:
🩵 Thicker and denser than a regular T-shirt
🩵 Soft and smooth on both sides for sensitive skin
🩵 Gently insulating while still breathable
🩵 Easy-care and ideal for frequent laundering in care settings

It’s all part of our mission to keep care clothing comfortable, dignified, and practical — because everyone deserves to feel warm and cared for.

31/10/2025

🩵Pretty simple care idea: make dressing easier for every size.

Did you know that Sestra open-back care shirts are available in larger sizes?
Designed here in Adelaide, these shirts are helping bariatric patients feel comfortable and cared for in hospitals and aged care settings.

We’ve seen how difficult it can be when standard gowns don’t fit — carers often have to use two gowns to protect a patient’s dignity. Our open-back shirts make dressing easier, safer, and more comfortable for everyone involved.

🩵 Because care should be practical, simple, and always respectful.

👉 See our range at www.sestra.com.au

23/10/2025

Comfort & Dignity Matter — Sestra Open-Back Shirts for Aged Care & Hospital Use

❤️ Upholding dignity and independence, even when help is needed mobility challenges, the right clothes matter profoundly. That’s why we designed the Sestra open-back shirt — adaptive care wear for aged care residents, hospital patients and individuals needing support.

Why it works:
❤️ Soft, breathable, caring fabrics designed for resident comfort
❤️ Up-holding dignity and independence, even when help is needed
❤️ Upholding dignity and independence, even when help is needed for mobility challenges, the right clothes matter profoundly. That’s why we designed the Sestra open-back shirt — adaptive care wear for aged care residents, hospital patients and individuals needing support.
❤️ Helps reduce stress during illness or hospital stays with easy dressing apparel
❤️ Supports care staff and improves workflow in busy care environments
❤️ A practical alternative when “normal” clothes just don’t meet the need

Whether you’re a family carer, nurse, or running an aged care facility, this is the apparel made with your loved one’s comfort and dignity in mind.

🛍️ Check our online store or message us for special facility bulk pricing, trial samples, or advice on choosing care-ready clothing.

Address

1A Dawe Court
West Lakes Shore, SA
5020

Telephone

+61449755754

Website

http://www.sestracare.com.au/

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