Silverchain has been providing care for people living with life limiting illnesses for over 40 years.
We specialise in providing compassionate and sensitive care to meet your physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Our End of Life Care is provided in partnership with your doctor and our care teams, to help you feel comfortable and supported.
It includes Nursing Care such as pain and medication management, as well as other services like Allied Health Care for your mobility, or Personal Care for help with things like showering, dressing and personal hygiene.
You can receive End of Life Care for days, months or for up to a year, depending upon your needs.
Advanced Care Directive, or an End of Life Plan
An Advanced Care Directive (also called a Living Will) is a Care Plan that includes your health and personal preferences if you can no longer communicate this yourself. This is an important part of End of Life Care and is designed to help your health professionals and family make decisions for you if you can’t.
Your Advanced Care Directive appoints someone as a substitute decision maker to make choices for you when the time comes.
As part of our services, we support clients and their families to think about advanced care planning. We can also help you develop an Advanced Care Directive.
Funding for End of Life Care
Government funding is available under the Support at Home program, to pay for End of Life Care during the last three months of life. You can access up to $25,000 to cover the costs of the nursing, personal care or allied health services you may need. For more information, see End of Life Care Pathway.
The difference between Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Care
End of Life Care is the last stage of Specialist Palliative Care. Its focuses on helping you feel supported and pain free towards the end of your life.
Specialist Palliative Care is suitable if you receive a life limiting diagnosis. The length of time you can receive Palliative Care varies for everyone but is generally longer than End of Life Care and can be for several years. You may also come in and out of Palliative Care.
Specialist Palliative Care helps you manage your symptoms, so you can enjoy a good quality of life.
At Silverchain, we also provide access to funded Specialist Palliative Care at home, depending upon where you live.
We provide End of Life Care in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. To find the service region near you, please see our Availability details below.
To find out how to get started, call our Contact Centre on 1300 650 803 or complete our enquiry form today.
Call usSupport at Home program
More funding for older Australians with low to high needs to access services to stay healthy and connected at home.
End of Life Care Pathway
Additional funding for care at home during your last three months of life.
Applying for funded aged care
A step by step guide on how to apply for funded aged care services.
Downloadable resources
This information sheet explains how you can apply to start receiving in home aged care services.
Nursing Care
Personalised care to meet a range of simple to complex health needs.
Allied Health Services
Support to restore and maintain your mobility and improve your independence at home.
Specialist Palliative Care
Silverchain provides comprehensive Specialist Palliative Care to over 7,000 Australians each year.
Refer to us
Health professionals can refer patients for government funded aged care services by using the My Aged Care online referral tool, or by calling 1800 200 422. You can also make an e-referral from your practice management system.
For private services, patients do not require a referral or assessment and can contact us directly. However, you can contact us on a patient’s behalf by calling 1300 300 122.
Refer to us
Health professionals can refer patients for government funded aged care services by using the My Aged Care online referral tool, or by calling 1800 200 422. You can also make an e-referral from your practice management system.
For private services, patients do not require a referral or assessment and can contact us directly. However, you can contact us on a patient’s behalf by calling 1300 300 122.
Call our expert care team on 1300 650 803 or fill out the form below