End-of-Life Pathway

Support to help you remain at home as you near the end of your life.

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Many older people wish to remain in their own homes with their family as they near the end of their life. The new End-of-Life Pathway provides additional support to help older people remain at home if they are assessed as having 3 months or less to live.

The End-of-Life Pathway is part of the Support at Home program.
It provides up to $25,000 in short-term funding for care and support at home over a period of 12 to 16 weeks.

This care is designed to work alongside medical or palliative services provided by NSW Health. While your health team continues to manage symptom control, providers like allcare can help with day-to-day needs and emotional support.

What is the End-of-Life Pathway?

To access the pathway, a person must:

  • Be diagnosed with an illness expected to cause death within 3 months

  • Have a Karnofsky score of 40 or below (as assessed by a doctor or nurse practitioner)

  • Have their health professional complete the End-of-Life Pathway Form

People already receiving Support at Home services can request a high-priority review. If not yet on a program, a referral for urgent assessment can be submitted through My Aged Care or with support from a GP. 

Who is eligible?

Clients can use the funding to access any services available under the Support at Home program, such as:

What can funding be used for?

✓ Nursing care

✓ Help with bathing, dressing and mobility

✓ Meal preparation and light tiding 

✓ Respire for carers 

✓ Physiotherapy for pain relief 

✓ Equipment 

✓ Counselling services 

✓ Assistive technology (for example, pressure care beds)

How to get started?

If you or your loved one is approaching end of life, we’re here to walk alongside you with dignity and care. Our team can help navigate eligibility, complete the necessary forms, and deliver support that aligns with your needs and values.

Speak with an allcare Client Engagement Manager or book a free in-home consultation today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s a government-funded support option that helps people in their final months of life receive care at home. It provides extra funding and services so you can remain in a familiar, comfortable environment.

  • You may be eligible if you have a life-limiting illness and are expected to live for 3 months or less. A GP or nurse practitioner will need to complete a special form to confirm this.

  • You can access up to $25,000 in care funding over 12 weeks, with the option to extend for another 4 weeks if needed.

  • It can pay for home-based services like personal care, nursing, physiotherapy, respite, counselling, equipment, and assistive technology.

  • No. The End-of-Life Pathway adds to existing health services. Your medical team will still manage symptom control and treatment, while your home care provider supports daily needs.

  • No. If you're not already receiving services, your doctor can submit a referral for a fast-tracked assessment through My Aged Care.

  • Yes, if they offer services under the End-of-Life Pathway. Providers like allcare can work with you and your family to deliver the care that’s right for you.

  • Speak with your GP or nurse practitioner – they’ll complete the End-of-Life Pathway form. From there, allcare can help you with the rest, including submitting the right forms and coordinating services.

  • You can call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or call allcare on 1300 377 074 to speak with our team.