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Palliative Care Melbourne
At Ability Aid Support, we understand that palliative care requires not just clinical knowledge, but genuine compassion and respect for individual dignity. Our NDIS palliative care services in Melbourne provide extensive support for individuals facing life-limiting conditions, making sure comfort, quality of life, and meaningful connections continue throughout their journey.
Our knowledgeable team of NDIS support workers and registered nurses deliver person-centred palliative care that honours your choices, supports your family, and maintains your independence for as long as possible. We walk alongside you with understanding, excellence, and unwavering respect.
Palliative Care
Palliative care involves providing compassionate and holistic assistance to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The primary goal is to improve the quality of life for both the participant and their family by managing pain and symptoms, addressing emotional and spiritual needs, and ensuring comfort and dignity. Palliative care adopts a person-centered approach that respects the participant’s values, preferences, and wishes during their care journey.
Our palliative care services can be funded through NDIS funding or accessed privately. If you want to learn more about how we can support you, get in touch today to speak with our team or request a free consultation.
Physical and Symptom Management
- Pain Management: Assisting with administering prescribed medications and monitoring their effectiveness.
- Symptom Control: Supporting the management of symptoms such as breathlessness, nausea, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Providing help with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility to maintain dignity and comfort.
- Monitoring Health Status: Observing and recording changes in the participant’s physical condition and promptly reporting concerns to healthcare providers.
- Comfort Measures: Adjusting the environment to reduce discomfort, such as using special bedding, assistive devices, and positioning techniques to prevent pressure sores.
Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual Support
- Emotional Support: Offering companionship, active listening, and reassurance to alleviate feelings of fear, anxiety, or loneliness.
- Counseling and Bereavement Support: Providing access to counseling services for the participant and their family to cope with emotional challenges.
- Spiritual Care: Respecting and supporting the participant’s spiritual beliefs and practices, including arranging visits from spiritual advisors if desired.
- Social Connection: Facilitating meaningful interactions with family and friends to maintain relationships and reduce isolation.
- Life Review and Legacy Activities: Encouraging the participant to share their life stories, write letters, or create memory books to leave lasting legacies.
Family, Carer, and End-of-Life Support
- Family and Carer Support: Providing education, guidance, and practical assistance to family members and carers on how to care for their loved one.
- Respite Care: Offering temporary relief to family carers to help them rest and manage their responsibilities.
- Advance Care Planning: Assisting the participant and their family in documenting their care preferences and end-of-life wishes.
- Coordination of Services: Collaborating with healthcare providers, hospice services, and community organizations to ensure seamless care.
- End-of-Life Comfort Care: Providing 24-hour support during the final stages of life to ensure dignity, comfort, and peace.
In-Home Support Tailored to Your Needs
We offer in-home disability care services in Melbourne tailored to NDIS participants, helping with everything from personal care to domestic support.
Life skills
Life skills are the things we learn to help us live independently and handle everyday tasks.
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Community Participation
Community participation is about getting involved in activities and meeting people to feel included and connected.
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Behaviour Support
Behaviour support helps people understand and manage their actions in a positive way to improve their wellbeing.
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Domestic Assistance
Supporting everyday household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home.
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Personal Care
Providing respectful, compassionate support with daily hygiene and personal care needs.
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Complex care
We specialise in expert, tailored support for individuals with high-care needs to ensure their comfort and safety.
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Dementia care
We deliver compassionate, tailored support for individuals with dementia to enhance their quality of life and ensure their comfort.
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Palliative care
Offering compassionate, dignified support to ensure comfort and peace during end-of-life care, with a focus on emotional and physical well-being.
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24 x 7 care
We’re dedicated to providing reliable, round-the-clock support to individuals who require continuous care and supervision for their safety and well-being.
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Meal Preparation
Get expert assistance with planning and preparing nutritious, delicious meals tailored to your needs, making everyday dining easier and more enjoyable.
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Extensive Palliative Care Services in Melbourne
We recognise that palliative care impacts the entire family. Our Melbourne-based team takes a family-centred approach, supporting loved ones with clear communication, practical guidance, and compassionate care throughout the journey.
Family Support Services
We provide families with clear information about what to expect, practical guidance for home care, and emotional support at every stage. Our team coordinates closely with other healthcare providers, offers 24-hour support for urgent concerns, and continues to provide post-bereavement follow-up care.
Respite Care Options
Our flexible respite care services give family caregivers time to attend appointments, take necessary breaks, and focus on their own wellbeing. Families can step away with confidence, knowing their loved one is receiving capable and compassionate care.
High Intensity Palliative Support
For individuals with complex needs, our high-intensity palliative care includes advanced clinical interventions, complex medication management, specialised equipment support, and crisis response. Care is delivered by registered nurses with specialised palliative care experience and guided by evidence-based symptom management protocols.
Accessing NDIS Palliative Care Support
Beginning palliative care services marks a significant step. We make the process as smooth as possible:
1. Initial Consultation: Free, no-obligation discussion about your needs
2. Care Planning: Collaborative development of your support plan
3. Team Matching: Selecting support workers who fit your preferences
4. Service Commencement: Beginning care at your pace
5. Ongoing Review: Regular adjustments to meet changing needs
Your NDIS funding can cover many palliative care services, and we help you understand your options and maximise your plan benefits.
Why Choose Ability Aid Support for Palliative Care in Melbourne?
Registered NDIS Provider
Full compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Standards
Knowledgeable Clinical Team
Registered nurses with specialised palliative care training
Person-Centred Philosophy
Your choices, dignity, and comfort guide every decision
24/7 Support Available
Round-the-clock care when you need it most
Holistic Care Approach
Addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
Family-Inclusive Model
Supporting both individuals and their loved ones
Cultural Sensitivity
Respecting diverse beliefs, practices, and preferences
Our 90% client retention rate and consistent 5-star Google reviews reflect our commitment to exceptional palliative care. Families trust us during their most vulnerable times because we deliver reliable, compassionate support that truly makes a difference.
Start Your Palliative Care Journey With Confidence
Contact us today on 1300 70 12 40 for a confidential consultation. Let us show you how person-centred palliative care can improve quality of life, maintain dignity, and provide peace of mind for everyone involved.
Together, we make sure your care journey reflects your values, respects your choices, and provides the comfort you deserve.
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Everyone's welcome here
At Ability Aid Support, we believe in inclusivity, no matter the race, gender, age or beliefs, you’re welcome here and we vow to give everyone the same 5-star treatment.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land we work on, and we pay ou rrespects to elders past, present and emerging.
