Palliative Care
Thoughtful in-home support when you and your family need it the most
Palliative Care at Home in Melbourne
- Supporting you and your family at home
We understand that palliative care and end of life are among the hardest times in the lives of individuals, their families and their friends.
Our palliative home care services is to make this time gentler, to bring comfort into your home, and to help you focus on what matters most to you. Our focus is quality of life.
Absolute Care & Health provides private palliative care in Melbourne that wraps around you and the people you love. As a private palliative care Melbourne provider, we bring calm, coordinated support into your home.
We support your physical and emotional needs, we work in step with your medical or palliative care team, and we make sure the care you receive at home fits into your overall palliative care plan. Whether you need a little palliative care at home each week or in-home palliative care around the clock, we shape everything to you.
Our palliative care services in Melbourne
Our palliative care services in Melbourne are tailored to include as much or as little as you need. Whether you are looking for at home palliative care a few times a week or full palliative care in the home every day, our home palliative care services can include:
Pain and symptom management
Our registered nurses work alongside your medical and palliative care team to keep you comfortable, manage pain, and stay on top of symptoms as they change. This clinical support sits within our wider nursing care service.
Palliative care for people living with dementia
Palliative care for dementia calls for real sensitivity. For those living with a life-limiting illness alongside dementia, we bring together palliative care and specialist dementia care so the whole person is supported.
Emotional support and companionship
Meaningful company, a listening ear, and support with the things that give your days purpose. We help you feel less alone through companion care that fits around your palliative care.
Respite for family carers
Caring for someone you love is exhausting. Our in-home respite care gives family carers a chance to rest, knowing your loved one is in capable, compassionate hands.
Personal care and everyday comfort
All aspects of personal and self care, including help with bathing, dressing, grooming, continence management and staying comfortable, delivered with dignity and respect.
24 hour and overnight support
When care needs increase, we can provide 24/7 bed-based care and overnight support at home. You can read more about this on our 24-hour care page.
Who palliative care at home is for and how it is funded
Palliative care at home is for anyone living with a serious or life-limiting illness who wants to be cared for in familiar surroundings, close to the people and things they love.
You do not have to be in the final days of life to benefit. Palliative care in aged care and in the community can begin much earlier, running alongside treatment, to keep you comfortable and well supported for as long as possible.
There are a few ways palliative care support services with us can be paid for:
Support at Home
Support at Home is the Australian Government program for in-home aged care. If you are eligible, it can help fund palliative and end of life supports at home, including personal care, nursing and respite. Our team can help you understand your funding and make the most of it. Learn more on our Support at Home page.
NDIS
For younger people living with a life-limiting condition, NDIS palliative care supports may be available through your plan. We are an experienced NDIS provider and can deliver palliative care that works within your funded supports. See our information for NDIS participants to find out more.
Private funding
If you are not eligible for government funding, or you would like additional hours and flexibility, private palliative care is available. Private funding lets you arrange the exact support you want, when you want it, with no waiting. You can read more on our private funding page.
How much does palliative care at home cost?
One of the most common questions families ask is how much palliative care costs per day.
The honest answer is that it depends on how much support you need and how it is funded. If your care is funded through Support at Home or the NDIS, much of the cost may be covered, and you may only contribute a portion based on your circumstances. If you choose private palliative care, you pay an hourly rate for the support you arrange, which gives you full control over the level and timing of care.
We believe cost should never be a barrier to comfort and dignity. Our Care Advisors will talk you through your options clearly and honestly, and help you understand exactly what you can expect to pay before anything begins. To explore how your care can be funded, visit our funding options page or call us for a straightforward conversation.
Palliative care at home: what to expect
Choosing palliative care at home in Melbourne is a deeply personal decision and it is normal to wonder about palliative care at home and what to expect.
Care at home means you stay in your own space, surrounded by your own things and the people you love, with support that comes to you.
It begins with a conversation. We take the time to understand your wishes, your medical situation and your family’s needs. From there we build a care plan around you and coordinate closely with your palliative care team. As your needs change, your care changes too, from a few visits each week through to continuous around the clock support. Throughout, our focus stays the same: comfort, dignity and quality of life, on your terms.
The right people for you
Whatever support you are receiving, it is important that you feel you have the right person beside you. This matters even more during palliative and end of life care.
We take our brief from you about the sort of person you would like working with you, and we involve you in choosing them. Our matching considers:
- Personality matching
- Cultural understanding
- Multilingual caregivers
- Preference for male or female caregivers
- LGBTI awareness
For whatever you need in your home, we can help.
The right people for you
Whatever support you are receiving, it is important that you feel you have the right person beside you. This matters even more during palliative and end of life care.
We take our brief from you about the sort of person you would like working with you, and we involve you in choosing them. Our matching considers:
- Personality matching
- Cultural understanding
- Multilingual caregivers
- Preference for male or female caregivers
- LGBTI awareness
For whatever you need in your home, we can help.
Palliative care across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula
We provide palliative care at home across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula.
If you are looking for palliative care services in Melbourne or nearby, or simply the best palliative care Melbourne can offer in your own home, we would be glad to talk about how we can support you and your family.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about palliative care at home
These are some of the most common questions, answered for you.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is support for people living with a serious or life-limiting illness. It focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life by managing pain and symptoms and by caring for your emotional and practical needs. It can be provided at home, alongside your medical treatment, for as long as you need it.
Does palliative care mean someone is dying?
Not necessarily. Palliative care is about living as well as possible with a serious illness, and it often begins long before the final stage of life. It can run alongside active treatment and continue for months or even years, adapting as your needs change.
Can palliative care be provided at home?
Yes. Many people prefer to receive palliative care at home, in familiar surroundings and close to family. We provide in home palliative care across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula, from occasional visits through to continuous 24 hour support, always coordinated with your medical and palliative care team.
How much does palliative care cost per day?
It depends on how much care you need and how it is funded. With Support at Home or NDIS funding, much of the cost may be covered and you may only contribute a portion. With private palliative care you pay an hourly rate for the support you arrange. Our Care Advisors will explain your likely costs clearly before care begins.
Is palliative care covered by Support at Home?
If you are eligible for Support at Home, the Australian Government’s in-home aged care program, it can help fund palliative and end of life supports such as personal care, nursing and respite. Our team can help you understand and make the most of your funding.
Is palliative care available through the NDIS?
For younger people living with a life-limiting condition, NDIS palliative care supports may be funded through your plan. As an experienced NDIS provider, we can deliver palliative care that works within your funded supports.
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
Palliative care supports comfort and quality of life at any stage of a serious illness and can begin early. Hospice care usually refers to care in the final stage of life. Our in-home palliative care can support you through every stage, in the comfort of your own home.
How do I arrange palliative care at home in Melbourne?
It starts with a simple conversation. Call our team or fill out our contact form, and one of our Care Advisors will talk through your needs, explain your funding options, and help you put the right support in place. Visit our contact page to get started.
Discover more about how we work
Absolute Care & Health provides personalised individual support and nursing services, perfectly matched to you.
We work across in-home aged care, the NDIS (disability support) and recovery care. Each of these areas is led by a specialist team with extensive experience and knowledge of their sector.
With hundreds of Support Workers from Australia and around the World, we can offer many languages and cultural backgrounds.
What our clients say about us
“The level of care provided to clients at this organisation is unprecedented. They actually really care about people. Couldn’t recommend them enough. In any organisation leadership is so important, it sets the tone for all the outputs. You can tell that people really care from the top down.”
- Nicholas, Melbourne
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