Palliative and End of Life Care at Home
Glow Health Care Australia supports older Australians in Sydney who wish to remain at home towards the end of life, with personal care, general nursing and help around the home, alongside your palliative care team. Support can be arranged through the Support at Home End of Life Pathway, ongoing Support at Home services or private funding.
What Is Palliative Support at Home?
Specialist palliative care, including symptom management by palliative care doctors and nurses, is provided through state health services. Our team works alongside your GP and your specialist palliative care team, and does not replace them.
Older people with a prognosis of three months or less may be eligible for the Support at Home End of Life Pathway, which provides extra funding for care at home.
Everyday Support Towards the End of Life
Support is planned with you and your family, follows your wishes and is reviewed as needs change.
What Our Palliative Support Does Not Include
Some parts of palliative care are provided through the health system. We work alongside those services.
Specialist Palliative Care
Symptom management by palliative care doctors and nurses is provided through state health services. Your GP or hospital can refer you.
Medicines and Prescriptions
Prescribing and the cost of medicines sit with your doctor and pharmacist.
Home Modifications
The End of Life Pathway does not fund home modifications. Some equipment may be funded.
Emergency Care
Our visits are planned. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Who Can Access Palliative Support at Home?
People Wishing to Stay Home
Older people with a life limiting illness who want to remain at home.
End of Life Pathway
People aged 65 and over, or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a prognosis of three months or less.
Current Support at Home Clients
People already receiving services whose needs have changed, through an urgent Support Plan Review.
Families and Carers
Family members caring for someone at home who need extra help or a break.
How Palliative Support at Home Is Funded
There are different ways to fund support at home towards the end of life. Our team can help you understand which applies to you.
End of Life Pathway
Up to $25,000 for extra care at home over 12 weeks, for older people with a prognosis of three months or less.
- A doctor or nurse practitioner completes the End of Life Pathway form
- Funds can be used for up to 16 weeks if money remains
- Clinical care such as nursing has no contribution
- Contributions may apply to some other services
The pathway can be used once. Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to ask for a high priority assessment.
Ongoing Support at Home
If you already receive Support at Home, or need care beyond the pathway, services continue from your quarterly budget.
- Ask your provider for an urgent Support Plan Review
- No contribution for clinical care such as nursing
- No contribution for personal care delivered from 1 October 2026
Contributions apply to some other services, based on your means.
Private Home Care
Pay privately for support at home, on its own or alongside government funded services.
- Support while an assessment is arranged
- Extra hours on top of your funded services
- Fees set out in your service agreement before you start
Talk to us about current private rates and availability.
How to Arrange Palliative Support With GHCA
Talk to Your Doctor
Your doctor or nurse practitioner can complete the End of Life Pathway form if it applies.
Request an Assessment
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 for a high priority assessment, or ask your provider for an urgent review.
Choose GHCA
Make a referral or call us on 1300 157 715. Family members are welcome to call on your behalf.
Plan Together
We agree support with you and your family, link in with your palliative care team and review often.
Support for Carers
Caring for someone towards the end of life can be demanding. Carer Gateway offers support for carers, including emergency respite if you suddenly cannot keep caring.
Your Wishes Guide Our Care
We take time to understand what matters to you and your family, from daily routines to cultural and spiritual practices. Let us know about preferences such as the gender of your support worker, or language needs, and we will work with you to meet them where we can.
Want to talk it through? Call us on 1300 157 715.
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Talk to Us About Support at Home
Our team can talk through your options and funding with you and your family. Call 1300 157 715 or send us a referral.