From 1 November 2025, the End-of-Life Pathway provides a dedicated funding stream for people with a life expectancy of three months or less who wish to remain at home under Support at Home. This article sets out what boards need to know about eligibility, funding and governance under this new pathway.
It explains how participants access the End-of-Life Pathway, including medical confirmation requirements and AKPS scoring, and outlines funding and service rules, including the $25,000 allocation, extendable timeframe, and excluded services. Care management expectations are covered, along with the intensive coordination required with GPs, specialists and palliative care teams.
The article sets out provider and board-level implications, including workforce pressures, service model decisions and staff wellbeing, along with five priorities for boards covering capacity mapping, service model decisions, workforce training, policy updates and governance reporting.
Written for governing bodies, executives and clinical leaders preparing for the End-of-Life Pathway, this resource translates program requirements into clear governance action for boards under Support at Home.
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