Most end-of-life crises are not sudden. They build over time as emotional, practical and relational needs go unmet. This article explores why crisis happens at the end of life, and how earlier, non-clinical support can change the experience for people, families and carers.
Category Archives: Aged Care
End of Life Doulas and Hospital Bed Block: A Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Palliative Care Australia has warned that hospital bed block is rising because people lack enough support in the community. This article explores how End of Life Doulas work alongside clinical teams to help people remain safely at home, reduce unnecessary hospital stays and improve end of life care for families and carers.
End-of-Life Doulas in Australia’s new Support at Home program
How End-of-Life Doulas support the new Support at Home program Australia’s aged care system is changing in a big way. From 1 November 2025, the new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and the Short-Term Restorative Care Program, bringing them together under a single, simpler model. It’s designed to giveContinueContinue reading “End-of-Life Doulas in Australia’s new Support at Home program”
