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”

Collaborative End of Life Care: The Role of Doulas and Health Professionals

End of Life Doulas walk alongside the dying and their families, offering presence, advocacy and calm. When we work together across health, aged care and community settings, we create truly holistic care. This is not a dream – it’s already happening. A better end of life is possible. Let’s imagine it and then build it!

Continuity of Care in End of Life: Why It Matters

Continuity of care means having someone who stays involved from beginning to end – offering steady, non-clinical support that helps people feel calm, seen, and safe. This blog explores why consistency matters at the end of life and how End of Life Doulas help bridge the human gaps in care that clinical services often can’t fill.