Navigating Palliative Care at Home: Funding, Advance Care & Support Feat. Karen Conte

We are joined by Clinical Palliative Nurse Specialist Karen Conte to unpick the realities of palliative care, navigating end-of-life funding, and making informed choices for yourself and loved ones.

In this episode, Karen discusses the difference between specialist palliative care and generalist in-home support, how to access up to $25,000 in End-of-Life Pathway funding over 12 weeks, and essential steps for Advance Care Planning in Victoria.

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🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:

• The core differences between specialist palliative care and generalist home care.
• How the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway provides $25,000 across 12 weeks for in-home support.
• Why early engagement with home care providers prevents family carer burnout.
• Practical advice on completing Advance Care Directives and appointing a Medical Treatment Decision Maker in Victoria.
• How to balance equipment approvals with care funding to ensure smooth hospital discharges.

👥 Who is this episode for?

• Family carers supporting ageing parents or partners through life-limiting illnesses.
• Older Australians planning their future healthcare preferences.
• Aged care workers, care managers, and health professionals seeking practical sector guidance.

🌐 Learn more and trusted resources:

• Palliative Care Victoria – Guidance on finding local services and navigating care. https://www.pallcarevic.asn.au
• Department of Health & Aged Care Support at Home Program – Information on end-of-life funding and aged care reforms. https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/support-at-home
• Advance Care Planning Australia: Official Victorian forms and legal planning advice. https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au

ℹ️ Who is Conversations with G&G?

Conversations with G&G is dedicated to supporting the people who support others. We are a podcast and content hub focused on in-home aged care, carer wellbeing, allied health, and disability support. We share real stories, practical education, and evidence-informed insights from the caregiving community, especially in the Geelong/Victoria regional context. Our mission is to inform, support, and empower those navigating the aged care system.

📺 What will you see?

• Updates and insights on the Support at Home Program
• Caregiver health and burnout prevention
• Mental health support for carers in Australia
• Fall prevention, mobility, and quality of life strategies
• Practical steps for due diligence when choosing a quality provider in the Geelong/Ballarat regions.

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