Comfort & Wellbeing
Helping manage pain, anxiety and other symptoms to support comfort and quality of life.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care at home
When living with a serious or life-limiting illness, comfort, dignity, and quality of life become more important than ever. HomeWise Health's in-home palliative care services provide personalised support, allowing individuals to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home while receiving professional care tailored to their needs.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our experienced team delivers compassionate palliative care at home, focusing on symptom management, emotional well-being, independence, and family support.
What Is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialised healthcare designed to improve the quality of life of people living with a life-limiting illness. It focuses on relieving pain and managing symptoms while addressing emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
Contrary to common misconceptions, palliative care is not limited to end-of-life care. It can be introduced at any stage of a serious illness and may be provided alongside curative or ongoing medical treatments.
Palliative care supports people living with a range of conditions, including:
- Cancer
- Motor neurone disease
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Neurological disorders
- Chronic respiratory conditions
- Dementia
- Other progressive illnesses
The goal is to help individuals live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible while supporting their families and carers throughout the journey.
How Does In-Home Palliative Care Work?
In-home palliative care enables people to receive professional care and support without leaving the comfort of their home. Care is tailored to each individual's health needs.
HomeWise Health works closely with your medical team and supporters, specialists and allied health professionals to create a personalised care plan that evolves as needs change.
Services
Medication Support
Helping with medications, monitoring and communication with healthcare providers.
Personal Care
Support with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Emotional Support
Compassionate care, reassurance and a listening ear when things feel difficult.
Family & Carer Support
Practical guidance and support for families and carers.
Care Coordination
Working closely with healthcare and community services to keep care connected.
End-of-Life Care at Home
Respectful, compassionate support to help people stay comfortable at home.
Palliative Care
Introduction to palliative approach
Living with a life-limited illness with any prognosis
Managing quality of life
Maximising community supports
Psychosocial support
End of Life Care
Coordinating with community palliative care teams
24/7 Registered Nurse Availability
Agile rostering of staff as needs change
Medication and comfort management
Your comfort is our focus
Benefits of Staying Home
1
Comfort & Familiarity
Remaining in familiar surroundings can provide a sense of security, comfort and independence.
2
Quality of Life
Care focuses on symptom relief, comfort and maintaining the highest possible quality of life.
3
Personalised Care
Support is tailored to individual goals, cultural values and healthcare preferences.
4
Family Involvement
Loved ones can play a more active role in care and spend meaningful time together.
5
Support to Remain Home
Home-based support can help minimise unnecessary hospital admissions and emergency presentations.
6
Dignity & Choice
Individuals maintain greater control over how and where they receive care.
Who Can Access In-Home Palliative Care?
In-home palliative care may be suitable for individuals who:
- Have a life-limiting illness
- Require support managing symptoms
- Wish to remain at home during treatment or end-of-life care
- Need assistance with daily activities
- Require support for family members or carers
- Want coordinated care across multiple healthcare providers
Eligibility and funding options may vary depending on individual circumstances, location and available programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're not the biggest provider, and we don't want to be. We focus on quality, not numbers. Our team gets to know the people they support and stays consistent, so families can rely on familiar faces and straightforward communication. It's care with a personal touch, and that makes all the difference.
Understanding your options can be overwhelming. We assist you in navigating government-funded programs like the Home Care Packages and NDIS, as well as private services.
Our team helps you explore available funding, ensuring you receive the support you're entitled to while maintaining flexibility and choice in your care.
Short term pathway funding is temporary financial support provided through Australia's Support at Home program to address specific, time-limited aged care needs.
The program includes three distinct short-term funding pathways, depending on an older person's assessed needs: Restorative Care Pathway, End of Life Pathway and the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme. See more about this on our Support at Home page.
Beginning in-home care is easier than you think. Here's how we support you:
- We take time to understand your goals and situation.
- We co-create a tailored care plan with you and your family.
- We help you access available funding options.
- We continue adjusting our In-Home Care Services as your needs evolve.
Whether you're looking for care today or planning ahead, HomeWise Health is ready when you are.
