Deepening End of Life Care at Home
At the end of life, the small things matter most, a calm voice, a gentle touch, and the reassurance that no one is facing this moment alone.
That is the heart of the ELDAC (End of Life Directions for Aged Care) Linkages Program, which is all about bringing comfort, kindness, and practical support to older people and their families during life's most delicate final stages.
High quality palliative and end of life care is essential in aged care. It means honouring each person's choices, values and dignity during this sacred time, while also supporting those who love and care for them.
This is why our participation in the ELDAC project is so important to us. It builds on the care we provide through our Senior Care Worker model, further strengthening the way we work alongside our customers, families and staff, and offering clear guidance and gentle support at every stage of the end of life journey.
What is the ELDAC Linkages Program?
BCD will be participating in the ELDAC (End of Life Directions for Aged Care) Linkages Program, a sub-program of End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC, www.eldac.com.au) a nationally funded mentoring program by the Australian Government Department of Health to develop and support palliative care and advance care planning in aged care.
Through this program, we will be working alongside experienced mentors and specialists who support us to embed best practice end of life care into our services.
Being selected to take part in ELDAC program means our team has access to expert guidance, practical tools, and ongoing mentoring.
This support is helping us improve how we walk alongside people as they plan for end of life, and how we care for them and their families during the final stages of life at home.
It's a significant opportunity for BCD, and one that aligns closely with our commitment to dignity, choice, and compassionate support.
The impact of this work flows directly to the customers we support and to our staff.
For customers and families, it builds on the person-centred support we already provide through our Senior Care Worker model.
For our team, it means continuing to grow their skills and confidence in palliative care and end-of-life conversations, supported by a clear End of Life Pathway for Support at Home.
It also builds on our clinical nursing services and strengthens our connections with palliative care services and health partners in the community, supporting a clear End of Life Pathway for Support at Home so that together we can provide joined up, responsive care when it matters most.
Learn more
If you'd like to learn more about our participation in the ELDAC Linkages Program, we invite you to get in touch, email info@bcdcci.org.au or call 1800 275 223.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the content, we encourage you to visit the relevant government websites for the most up-to-date and official information.