In-Home Palliative Care in Melbourne
Palliative care at home means expert comfort, dignity and continuity of care, delivered by a small, consistent nursing team in your own home. Luxe Care supports families across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula through every stage of a life-limiting illness — not only at the very end of life.
New Government End-of-Life Funding — Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway
From 1 November 2025, eligible older Australians can access the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway: up to $25,000 in government funding over 12 weeks, extendable to 16 weeks if funds remain.
Who is eligible?
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Aged 65 or older, or 50 or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Assessed by a doctor or nurse practitioner as having an estimated life expectancy of 3 months or less.
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Assessed at an Australian-modified Karnofsky Performance Status (AKPS) score of 40 or below (in bed more than 50% of the time).
Do I need an existing Home Care Package?
No. A person can request a high-priority assessment directly, even without an existing Home Care Package or Support at Home budget. If a person is already receiving Support at Home services, their provider can request an urgent Support Plan Review to move them onto this pathway.
This $25,000 End-of-Life Pathway funding replaces any other My Aged Care funding the person is currently receiving — it does not sit on top of an existing package.
What does the funding cover?
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Nursing care, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
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Help with showering, dressing and taking medications.
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Transport, respite care, cleaning, gardening, shopping and meal preparation.
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A separate budget may be available for assistive technology, such as equipment.
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Clinical supports are fully funded by the government; a contribution may be required for everyday living services.
Looking ahead: the government has announced a second round of funding for people who live beyond the initial 12-week period, starting from early 2027. Luxe Care will update this page as further detail is confirmed.
How to access it
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Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to request a high-priority assessment.
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Visit an Aged Care Specialist Officer at a Services Australia centre, or apply online.
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Ask your GP or nurse practitioner — they can request an assessment on your behalf.
Call Luxe Care on 1300 674 886 and our team will guide you through every step.
IN HOME PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
Palliative care at home is tailored to each person’s comfort, dignity and individual needs, and can include:
• Pain and symptom management — easing physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and shortness of breath.
• Emotional and psychological support — helping you and your family cope with stress, anxiety and grief.
• Open communication — honest discussions about condition, prognosis and treatment options.
• Family involvement — guidance to help you understand a loved one’s condition and manage caregiving.
• Advance care planning — recording preferences for end-of-life care so wishes are respected.
• Respite for caregivers — our clinical team can care for your loved one while you rest.
• Grief and bereavement support — counselling and resources during and after the bereavement process.
HOME CARE FUNDING
HOME CARE PACKAGES
OUR FREE PALLIATIVE
CARE AT HOME GUIDE
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Continuity of Care
— the Luxe Care Difference
Families managing a life-limiting illness need consistency, not a rotating roster of unfamiliar faces. Luxe Care matches each family with a small, compatible nursing team, so your loved one is cared for by people they already know and trust, every visit.
All care managers are registered nurses and or bring extensive nursing experience, and shifts range from two hours to full 24/7 live-in care.
How to Fund In-Home Palliative Care in Melbourne
There are three main pathways: government-subsidised Support at Home funding, Medicare rebates, and private care. Call 1300 674 886 and our team will help you work out what you are eligible for.
Medicare — what it covers
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Specialist palliative medicine home visits under MBS Group A24 (items 3005–3093), with a GP referral.
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Multidisciplinary case conferences involving your GP, palliative specialist and other providers.
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GP consultations, including longer Level E consultations, for advance care planning and needs assessment.
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Medicare does not fund personal care, domestic assistance or day-to-day nursing — this comes through the End-of-Life Pathway or private funding.
AREAS WE SERVE Across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula
Luxe Care provides private home care across Melbourne’s inner suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula.
We support clients in areas including Hawthorn, Malvern, Camberwell, Kew, Toorak, Armadale, South Yarra, Glen Iris, Balwyn, Brighton, Mornington, and surrounding areas.
Private Home Care in Hawthorn & Melbourne’s Inner East
Private Home Care in Malvern, Armadale & Toorak
Private Home Care in Brighton & Bayside Suburbs
Private Home Care in Mornington & the Mornington Peninsula
call 1300 674 886 or complete the online enquiry form at www.luxecare.com.au/contact
Private In-Home Palliative Care — Immediate, Flexible, No Referral
For families who need to start immediately, or whose needs sit outside what government funding covers, Luxe Care's private in-home palliative care is available around the clock — with no referral, no waitlist, and complete freedom over who provides care and when.
What private funding gives you:
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Registered nurses providing clinical palliative care.
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Care matched to your loved one's routines, preferences, and wishes from
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Shifts from 2 hours to 24/7 live-in care — fully flexible.
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A small, consistent team so your loved one knows their carers.
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Full coordination with your existing GP and specialists.
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Bereavement support for families after care concludes.
Our team can provide transparent pricing and help you understand all available options.
CALL TODAY1300 674 886
PALLIATIVE CARE FAQ
Palliative care is specialised support for people with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life.
At any stage after diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, not only at the end of life. Early involvement can improve symptom control and emotional support.
Yes. Luxe Care delivers palliative care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
AHPRA-registered nurses, experienced carers and allied health professionals, working alongside your GP and specialists.
No referral is needed for private palliative care. Contact Luxe Care directly to arrange an initial consultation.
Yes, including alongside chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Respite care, counselling and guidance to help families navigate difficult decisions.
No. It aims to improve comfort and quality of life. Luxe Care does not provide voluntary assisted dying, but supports clients and families with compassionate care.
If you have further questions or wish to discuss your needs, please contact Luxe Care for a confidential consultation . Please call 1300 674 886 or contact us
