End-of-Life pathway at home: what it is and how we help
11 Nov 2025
When someone wishes to remain at home toward the end of life, the End-of-Life pathway under Support at Home provides extra, time-limited support that can be arranged quickly. It sits alongside usual medical care and focuses on comfort, safety and time with family.
Who the pathway is for
The pathway is for people who prefer to stay at home in their final stage of life. A medical practitioner or nurse practitioner confirms eligibility using the program form, and the plan focuses on the person’s goals and what matters day to day.
How access works
Access can be prioritised. Once the clinician confirms that the pathway is appropriate and completes the form, an aged care assessor can review the plan so in-home services can start as soon as possible. The aim is to reduce administrative steps and put the right supports in place promptly.
What support can look like
Every plan is different. In practice, supports may include personal care, nursing, domestic assistance, basic equipment or equipment hire, and short-notice respite. Services are tailored to the client’s needs and scheduled around family routines. Plans can be adjusted as circumstances change.
How Trilogy Care fits in
We coordinate the moving parts so you do not have to. Your dedicated care partner works with you, your GP and your existing care team to line up safe, practical support without jargon or delay. We keep details deliberately simple here - every situation is different - but our approach always centres on:
Activating the full available budget within each quarter
Common questions we hear
Will usual services stop?
No. Core supports typically continue while the pathway adds time-limited help to meet End-of-Life needs at home.
How quickly can services start?
Once a clinician confirms eligibility, the review can be prioritised and services can begin as soon as possible. We coordinate the schedule and aim to minimise gaps between approval and first visits.
What about costs and budgets?
The pathway is short-term and brings additional support for the period of eligibility. Clinical supports (such as nursing and allied health) are fully government-funded. Independence and everyday living supports may attract a client contribution, depending on your Services Australia assessment. We explain any contributions in plain language before anything starts.
A simple, step-by-step outline
Speak with your GP or specialist to discuss whether the pathway is appropriate
Request a priority review so supports can be arranged quickly
Build a practical home plan focused on comfort, safety and preferred routines
Adjust as needs change so the plan stays aligned with what matters most
Tips to make home care work at this time
Keep instructions visible for helpers, including preferences and routines
Prioritise essentials such as comfort, personal care and safe movement at home
Organise equipment early, even small items that make transfers and rest easier
Protect family energy by scheduling respite and sharing care tasks
Why choose Trilogy Care
More hours, same funding — we plan and negotiate to convert budgets into the most care possible
Your care, your call — you choose who comes into the home and when
Use what’s yours this quarter — we actively monitor usage so approved support is delivered, not left unspent
What to do next
If you think the End-of-Life pathway might be right for your situation, speak with your GP or specialist about eligibility, then contact Trilogy Care. We will work with your health team to set up a straightforward plan that supports comfort at home with as little admin as possible.
