Keeping Up with BCD
This is where we share stories, achievements,
news and updates, and community connections
Deepening End of Life Care at Home: BCD’s Partnership with ELDAC
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.
🌿 Supporting People to Live and Die Well 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
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
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
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
$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.
Nursing Services at Home: Support for Your Loved One, Right Where They’re Most Comfortable
Nursing Services at Home: Support for Your Loved One, Right Where They’re Most Comfortable
If you’re caring for a loved one and looking into extra support at home, you’re not alone. Many families reach a point where managing health needs becomes overwhelming, especially when juggling work, family, and daily life. That’s where in home nursing care can make all the difference.
Care and Compassion:
Xiaolin’s story
Sometimes in your Home Care journey you may decide to switch providers because it no longer serves your care needs. This was the case for one of BCD's aged care customer Xiaolin, who needed urgent access to nursing care, and a provider who took the time to understand cultural diversity and inclusion.
Within a week of commencing his customer journey with BCD, our Registered Nurse Kim, was able to attend to his wound management and with holistic care, ensuring proper cleaning, dressing, and monitoring to prevent infection and promote healing.