The Support at Home program introduces two new Short-Term Pathways, the Restorative Care Pathway and the End-of-Life Pathway, marking a major reform in how older people are supported at key transition points. This article sets out what boards need to know about these funding models and their governance implications.
It explains the Restorative Care Pathway’s focus on multidisciplinary, goal-directed intervention to restore function and independence, and the End-of-Life Pathway’s one-off funding model supporting people with a life expectancy of three months or less to remain at home. Key features are outlined for each pathway, including care partner roles, documentation requirements and compliance with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
The article sets out implications for boards, covering workforce capability, clinical governance, partnerships and board reporting, along with five practical priorities to prepare for delivery.
Written for governing bodies, executives and clinical leaders navigating the Support at Home program, this resource translates these Short-Term Pathways into clear governance actions for boards.
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