Palliative Care at Lumia Care
Compassionate, Expert Care in the Comfort of Home
We understand that facing a life-limiting illness is an incredibly personal journey—one that affects not just the individual but their loved ones as well. Lumia Care’s palliative care services provide comfort, dignity, and expert support, helping people live as fully and meaningfully as possible.
When medical treatments are no longer the focus, the ability to receive care at home—surrounded by familiar faces and in a warm, supportive environment—can bring immense peace and reassurance.
As part of the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program, a Short-Term Pathway, known as the End-of-Life Pathway, is also available within palliative care. This pathway provides fully funded home care to support individuals in the final stage of life, offering compassionate, expert care that helps people remain at home with dignity, comfort, and peace.
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What is Palliative Care, and How Does it Help?
Many families first begin exploring the concept of palliative care when a loved one receives a serious diagnosis or when daily life becomes more challenging. At its heart, palliative care is about improving comfort, reducing stress and ensuring that each person can live with as much quality and dignity as possible.
While some people associate palliative care with the very end of life, in practice, it can begin much earlier. Palliative care is designed to support people through all stages of a life-limiting illness, from early symptom management to more intensive support as needs change. This approach allows individuals to remain at home for longer, supported by familiar surroundings, familiar routines and loved ones. A short-term end of life pathway under the new Support at Home (SAH) program is also worth considering within palliative care, providing fully funded home care to assist those in the last stages of life.
Lumia Care's palliative care services help individuals maintain their independence for as long as possible, while ensuring they have access to reliable support. Our team works closely with clients and families to understand preferences and fears, so care can be shaped around what matters most to them.
Palliative Care Tailored to Your Needs
Every person’s journey is different, and care needs can change over time. Our flexible palliative care plans adapt to individual preferences and circumstances, ensuring that support is always aligned with personal goals and comfort.
We can also assist in arranging specialist equipment to create a safe and comfortable environment at home, making the transition from hospital as smooth as possible.
Our Palliative Care Services Include
Individualised, Client-Centred Care Plans
Tailored to meet personal needs and preferences.
Pain and Symptom Management
Relief from distressing symptoms to ensure comfort.
Specialist Palliative Nursing
Skilled Registered Nurses trained in complex care.
Medication Support
Safe administration and management of medications.
Personal and Domestic Assistance
Help with hygiene, meals, and household tasks.
Respite Care for Family Carers
Time to rest and recharge while we provide expert care.
Emotional and Spiritual Support
A listening ear, counselling, and grief support.
Coordination with Healthcare Teams
Working closely with GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals.
Advance Care Planning
Support in creating an Advance Care Directive (ACD) to document end-of-life preferences.
Telephone Assistance
Help is available over the phone whenever you need guidance.
Access to Allied Health Services
Including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, massage, counselling, and equipment resources to improve comfort and quality of life.
Who is Palliative Care For?
Palliative care services focus on enhancing quality of life, managing symptoms, and providing emotional, social, and spiritual support. It is available to people of all ages facing serious or life-limiting illnesses, helping them remain as comfortable and independent as possible.
We understand that every journey is unique, and our team is here to support both individuals and their loved ones.
Our palliative care supports individuals with cancer, neurological conditions like Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as heart, lung, kidney, and liver failure. We also care for those with dementia, progressive illnesses, and chronic or degenerative conditions.
In addition to medical support, palliative care offers guidance and respite for families and caregivers, ensuring they feel confident and supported throughout the journey.
How Palliative Care Services Support Families
Serious illness does not affect only one person. Families often carry emotional strain, practical responsibilities and the uncertainty of navigating the health system. That is why palliative care includes dedicated support for carers, offering guidance, reassurance and help with daily tasks.
Our team can coordinate with healthcare professionals, offer advice during difficult transitions and provide respite, so carers have time to rest. These services reduce pressure on families and create space for meaningful time together.
A Holistic Approach to Comfort and Well-being
Modern palliative care recognises that comfort involves more than symptom relief. Social connection, emotional well-being, spiritual support, and the ability to make personal choices all contribute to a person's sense of peace.
That is why our palliative care services include companionship, supportive conversations and activities that help maintain a sense of normalcy. For some, this may mean gentle movement, time outdoors, listening to music or simply having someone present during quiet moments.
Plan Ahead With Flexible Palliative Care in Australia
Caring for a loved one at home during their final stages is a deeply personal choice. It allows them to stay in a familiar place, surrounded by love—but we know it can also feel overwhelming. Understanding what palliative care includes, who it is for and how it can help allows families to focus on connection rather than logistics.
At Lumia Care, we’re here to lighten the load with palliative care services. While hospitals often arrange nurses to manage medications, we focus on the everyday support that makes a real difference. Our support workers provide emotional support and help navigate services, while our team can step in with overnight care so you can rest, shopping and household help to ease daily pressures, and companionship to ensure no one feels alone.
If you prefer private nursing care, we can arrange that too, alongside our broader supportive services. Our aged care services offer flexible options for ongoing support, while our residential aged care assistance helps facilities and families ensure consistent, high-quality care. For those needing clinical support at home, our in-home nursing services provide reliable care delivered in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
You don’t have to do this alone—we’re here to help.
