Clinical nursing at home is about much more than completing a medical check and leaving. 

Our nurses take time to understand the whole person including their health, daily routines, goals, home environment and the people involved in supporting them. 

We work alongside the customer, their family, GP, allied health professionals and other members of their care team to develop nursing support around their individual needs.

For older people who want to remain at home towards the end of their life, the Support at Home End of Life Pathway may provide additional short term funding for care and support at home. The pathway is for eligible older people who are assessed as having three months or less to live and wish to remain at home. Around $25,000 in funding is available over a 12 week period, with the funding able to be used for up to 16 weeks where funds remain.   

🎨Sharing Culture, Country and Stories

At BCD, we are proud to celebrate the people who enrich our community through their knowledge, culture and lived experience.

Personal care can help older people keep their dignity, confidence and independence at home. In this blog post we look at how small supports each day can make a big difference to health and well being.

If you or a loved one receives aged care through Support at Home, there is a recent Federal Budget update worth knowing about.

From 1 October 2026, eligible participants are expected to have the cost of approved personal care covered through government funding.

End-of-Life Care at Home: Building on What Matters

In this final article, we reflect on how our participation in the ELDAC Linkages Program has helped build on the foundation already in place for end-of-life care at home. With a focus on service delivery, training and collaboration, this work is helping strengthen support for older people, families, carers and provider partners.

End Of Life Care: Supporting Families and Carers Through the Journey

Caring for an older loved one at home can bring a mix of emotions- love, worry, uncertainty and responsibility and no one should have to carry that alone. This post explores how families and carers can feel more informed, supported and reassured through changing care needs, with gentle guidance on advance care planning, practical support options, and small ways to protect your own wellbeing along the way.

Planning Ahead - Why Advance Care Planning Matters

Planning ahead can feel like a hard conversation to start, but advance care planning is really about making space for what matters most. For older people being supported at home, it can help families, carers and trusted health professionals better understand a person’s values, preferences and wishes before decisions need to be made under pressure.

At BCD we are committed to providing compassionate, respectful support for older people and their families, especially during life's most sensitive stages. That's why we are proud to 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, 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.

When someone you love is nearing the end of life, many families hope for the same thing: comfort, dignity, and the chance to stay at home. The Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway can help with practical services, coordinated care, and timely support when needs change. In this article, we explain what the pathway is, who it’s for, and the green flags to look for in a provider, including access to responsive clinical nursing care during this critical stage.

Support at Home, Made Simple: A Guide To Words & Phrases

In this easy to read guide, we explain some of the common new words used in the Support at Home program and what they mean.

Deepening End-of-Life Care at Home: Our Partnership with ELDAC

Partnering with the ELDAC Linkages Program to build on our nursing services, support families, and create a clear End-of-Life Pathway for Support at Home.

When Mrs P, one of BCDs customers was told that her illness was progressing, her one wish was simple, she wanted to stay home. She wanted to be surrounded by her family, familiar sounds and smells of the place she loved.

With the right support, she did just that. Together with her care team, including BCD clinical nursing team, her doctors, and her family, Mrs P created a plan that helped her remain comfortable, cared for, and connected until the very end.

Restorative Care Pathway: short-term, focused support to get back on track

From 1 November 2025, the Support at Home program introduces a Restorative Care Pathway - an intensive, short term period of care to help an older person regain independence after a setback.

The goal of the restorative care pathway is to help rebuild daily abilities, manage new or changing health conditions and delay entry to higher level care.

In this blog post we explain the new Restorative Care pathway works, how to access it and what's included.

Support At Home: How Separate AT-HM Funding Keeps You Independent

From 1 November 2025 the Support at Home program introduces a standalone Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT‐HM) scheme.

This scheme funds equipment, products and home adaptations like mobility aids or bathroom rails, based on your assessed needs.

In this blog post we explain the new AT-HM scheme, how to access it and what's included.

Support At Home: How Our Clinical Nursing Team Delivers Care

From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government's Support at Home program will replace Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care.

This post introduces the dedicated BCD clinical care team behind your care plan, explains how care management works and shows why you won't pay for clinical services.

$0 Clinical Care at Home: Fully Funded Nursing under the Support At Home Program

From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government's Support at Home program will replace Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care.

There some big changes to who provides aged care and in the way aged care will be funded.

Supporting Loved Ones to Pass At Home, the End of Life Pathway Explained

At BCD, we are honoured to walk alongside you and your loved ones during the profoundly personal journey of end-of-life and palliative care. Here, you lead the way. Your values, your voice, and your comfort are at the heart of everything we do.

Support at Home: Understanding Co-Contributions

Australia’s aged care system is getting a major update from 1 July 2025 with the new Support at Home program. This guide breaks down what the changes mean for you - including how co-contributions will work, who pays what, and the financial safeguards in place to keep care affordable.

A Brush Through Generations: Rod’s Story of Art, Love, and Legacy

Rod has always been the kind of person who finds joy in the simple things, a walk outside in the warm sun with his dog, a cuppa shared with a friend, or a quiet moment of reflection. Ageing brought with it not only physical limitations but the emotional weight of adjusting to a world that sometimes moves too fast. But in the midst of these changes, something beautiful and unexpected entered Rod’s life, painting by numbers.