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We understand the intricacies and challenges of supporting a loved one who is living with a terminal or life-limiting illness. With 20 years’ experience, our palliative care team supports clients and their families during this challenging time. Our compassionate team of nurses and carers provide comfort, dignity and support. We can help you bring your loved one home, so they can be surrounded by the people and things that they love.
We work alongside GPs, hospitals, pharmacies, and specialist palliative care providers to ensure seamless, timely care. If you would like to discuss in-home palliative care across Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney or the Sunshine Coast, contact us today.
Nurse Courtney shares her Palliative Care experience
Compassion, care, and dignity—when it matters most. Courtney shares a reflection on palliative care, highlighting the connections, support, and comfort provided to individuals and their families during life’s most challenging moments.
Our Palliative Care Services Include:
- Medication Management: Our nurses can administer end-of-life comfort medication or anticipatory medication, predict medication needs, support compliance, and liaise with GPs and pharmacies.
- Care Coordination: We work alongside GPs, hospitals, pharmacies, and specialist palliative care providers to ensure seamless, timely care.
- Home Equipment Support: Our team can organise hospital beds, pressure mattresses and other equipment to improve comfort, along with practical guidance for safe, effective use.
- Shared Care Facilitation: Support during critical moments and extra care when specialist providers are limited, we offer the clinical knowledge to coordinate with GPs, community teams, and pharmacies. We’ll assist with hospital discharges, medication monitoring and essential supplies.
More Palliative Care Services:
- Dedicated Clinical Consultant: Your dedicated clinical consultant will work together with your family, care team and health workers, and regularly assess and respond to any changing needs.
- Support Through all Stages: We walk alongside you through every stage of the palliative journey, offering calm, compassionate guidance and dignified after-death care.
- Bereavement Support: We can support you with after-death care, funeral home liaison, equipment pack-up, and compassionate guidance.
- Facilitating Final Wishes: We strive to support meaningful moments – whether it’s facilitating a visit to a special place, fulfilling cultural traditions, or setting up and maintaining a peaceful space at home.
Funding Options
End of Life Pathway & Support at Home
The End-of-Life Pathway is a short-term pathway under the Support at Home program. It is designed for older people with 3 months or less to live who wish to remain at home.
The pathway can provide up to $25,000 in funding over a 12-week period. If a participant still needs services after 12 weeks, they may continue using the budget up to 16 weeks if funding is still available. Alternatively, you may still access unspent Support at Home or Home Care Package funds. We can assist you to request an urgent Support plan review.
To learn more about the End of Life Pathway view our flyer here.
Privately Funded Palliative Care
If you require care more urgently or extra hours to supplement your government funded palliative care you may opt to pay privately for in-home care.
You may simply choose to fund your in-home care palliative care privately in order to have full control and choice over the services provided, the level of care and how quickly your services are set up.
Prestige are proud partners of Palliative Care Australia and Palliative Care Victoria.
Why Choose Prestige?
We work alongside GPs, hospitals and specialist palliative care providers, ensuring seamless care. We assist with hospital discharges, medication monitoring and essential supplies.
Your clinical consultant will work with your family, care team and health workers, and regularly assess and respond to any changing needs.
Our team take time to create moments of warmth and help facilitate end-of-life wishes with compassion, calmness and understanding.
We’re there through every stage, offering calm, compassionate guidance and dignified after-death care.
We are here for you. Our after hours support line is managed by our own internal staff.
Short nursing visits, symptom checks, reassurance for families, and 24-hour care. We can adapt to your needs.
We work alongside GPs, hospitals and specialist palliative care providers, ensuring seamless care. We assist with hospital discharges, medication monitoring and essential supplies.
Your clinical consultant will work with your family, care team and health workers, and regularly assess and respond to any changing needs.
Our team take time to create moments of warmth and help facilitate end-of-life wishes with compassion, calmness and understanding.
We’re there through every stage, offering calm, compassionate guidance and dignified after-death care.
We are here for you. Our after hours support line is managed by our own internal staff.
Short nursing visits, symptom checks, reassurance for families, and 24-hour care. We can adapt to your needs.
Other Services
Your experiences are unique which is why we can support you by tailoring to your needs. We can support you with long and short term services.
What is our Process?
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Speak to a Care Specialist
Book a consultation
We develop tailored care plans
We create your Care Team
Your care program begins
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FAQs
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative Care is specialised medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness. It aims to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
How can Prestige support with Palliative Care?
Prestige Inhome Care provides compassionate Palliative Care services that allow individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Our experienced team offers personalised care, symptom management, emotional support, and coordination with healthcare providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care.
What types of services are included in Palliative Care?
Palliative Care services from Prestige Inhome Care include pain and symptom management, personal care, emotional and psychological support, assistance with daily activities, medication management, and coordination with other healthcare providers. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and their family.
How is Palliative Care different from Hospice Care?
Palliative Care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, not just at the end of life. It focuses on improving quality of life and managing symptoms, while Hospice Care is specifically for individuals who are nearing the end of life, typically when curative treatment is no longer pursued.
Are Palliative Care services covered by Support at Home funding?
Yes, Palliative Care services can be covered by Support at Home funding, depending on your package level and the specific services required. Prestige Inhome Care will help you navigate Support at Home to ensure you receive the necessary palliative support.
Can Prestige support with my cultural beliefs during Palliative Care?
Absolutely. Prestige Inhome Care respects and honours the cultural beliefs and practices of our clients. We work closely with you and your family to incorporate your cultural and spiritual needs into your Palliative Care plan, ensuring a holistic approach that aligns with your values.
Will my Palliative team work with external Palliative Care organisations?
Yes, Prestige Inhome Care collaborates with external Palliative Care organisations and healthcare providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care. We work together to deliver comprehensive support that meets all aspects of your care needs.
Can I have both Nursing and Care team members during Palliative Care?
Yes, during Palliative Care, you can have a dedicated team of both nurses and carers. This ensures that all your medical and personal care needs are met, providing holistic and continuous support throughout your care journey.
What support will my family have when I transition to end of life?
Prestige Inhome Care offers extensive support for families during the transition to end of life, including emotional and psychological support, respite care, and assistance with practical matters. We provide guidance, comfort, and care to ensure your family feels supported during this challenging time.