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Services Offered And Pricing 

​​With the right support we can meet death with grace - honouring autonomy, dignity and connection

Here to help you live fully and die prepared.

While we can make plans death rarely keeps to them. It may come quietly or unexpectedly following its own rhythm.

My offerings below are not fixed packages but an overview of the ways I can ease the logistical, emotional and practical load that often accompanies end-of-life care.

Support evolves through conversation, observation, consent and the unfolding needs of both the dying person and those who love them.

When you work alongside me you’re not paying for a particular service -  you’re engaging experience, emotional steadiness and presence in one of life’s most tender and unpredictable times.

Every journey is unique and so is the support I provide

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At home end-of-life planning & advocacy

Support for the individual and their loved ones in preparing for a home-based death including:

  • Clarifying and advocating the person's end of life wishes 

  • Guidance around dying at home

  • Assistance with conversations, emotional readiness and defining the personal care team and their roles

  • Collaborating with the existing medical care team to prepare the home environment - ensuring appropriate equipment, medication and supports are in place for a safe and supported transition home.

In-home presence & companionship

Heart centred support for the dying and their loved ones including: 

  • Emotional, spiritual and physical comfort for the person dying

  • Practical support and reassurance for the home- based personal care team

  • Short-term respite care to give the near dying or actively dying persons personal care team, rest and space while ensuring their loved one is supported physically, emotionally and spiritually during their absence

  • Ongoing support for the dying person and their personal care team throughout the final days or weeks, including regular or live-in presence

  • Guidance on what to expect during the dying process, with compassionate communication, extensive experience and grounded presence.

Active dying support

Being present during the final days or hours to: 

  • Hold space for the dying process with calm, grounded presence 

  • Guide loved ones through what to expect physically and emotionally 

  • Support and facilitate rituals, music or practices meaningful to the individual or those around them

  • Provide hands on care and guide the care provided by the dying persons loved one/s.

After-death care & transition

Gentle guidance and support following the death including:

  • Assistance with post death body care at home if chosen

  • Being present to support the bereaved when the deceased body is collected

  • Support for early grief and practical needs like closure rituals or household pack-up. 

Free 30 min consultation

​I invite you to contact me for a free 30-minute phone or video call.

 

We can talk about what you are going through and gently explore what support might help - together.​​​​

Day support 

An experienced presence to support, guide and provide practical assistance —whether you’re at home, in hospital or elsewhere.

​3-hour minimum: from $180*

Half day (4 hours): from $240*

Full day (8 hours): from $450–$550*

(Available between 7am – 5pm. Flexible start time.)

Evening support

For those needing help with their loved one during household mealtime, bedtime routines or after-work hours —whether you’re at home, in hospital or elsewhere.

Up to 4 hours: $288*

​(Available 5pm -9pm)

Overnight support

Includes non-clinical monitoring, emotional and physical comfort to the near dying or dying person while their loved ones rejuvenate— whether you're at home, in hospital or elsewhere.

8-10 hours: from $600-$800*

(Strating at 9pm and ending between 5am -7 am. Flexible end times.)

Respite & final days

An experienced presence to provide longer periods of support and guidance to the person near dying and those around them or when active dying has begun. 

 

​​8 hours: from $450–$550*

(Available between 7am – 5pm. Flexible start time.)

Live-in support 

Available in the final days or when continuous presence is needed. 

24-hour live-in: from $950–$1,200*/day

(Minimum 72 hours. Agreed breaks, sleep/rest periods prior to commencing. Flexibility to meet each individual's need.)

Preferred offering for clients wanting an In-Home Presence & Companionship or Active Dying.

*All prices are inclusive of GST. Weekend and public holidays encore a 15% surcharge. Additional travel fees may apply for in-person visits beyond 25km.

NDIS participants welcome

I am NDIS worker screened and have completed the NDIS worker training requirements that allow me to provide support to self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

 

My services may be subsidised under categories such as:

  • Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life

  • Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living​

 

Please contact me to discuss how I can support you or your loved one within NDIS funded care.

All services include emotional, spiritual and practical support. 

Compassionate access

I believe everyone should have the right to choose where and how they die—regardless of financial circumstance. While my services are priced to reflect my experience, time and commitment involved I also recognise that private care can feel out of reach for some individuals and their loved ones.


If you’re facing financial hardship but feel called to this kind of support, I encourage you to reach out to discuss your individual situation. I offer limited spaces for reduced-fee services, assessed on a case-by-case basis and always with kindness, confidentiality and dedication to this sacred work.


A financial contribution is still required but I am open to working with you to find a way forward in honouring your wishes. 

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD)

I hold membership with Dying With Dignity Victoria, who advocate for:


“Laws that respect individual autonomy and choice at the end of life, including access to quality palliative care and the right to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) for those who meet the criteria.”


I believe in freedom of choice and provide non-judgemental, compassionate care individuals and their carers—including those seeking information or support around VAD as part of their end-of-life plan.


This is deeply personal territory and every person deserves to be heard, respected and supported—whatever their path. 


For some the decision to pursue VAD is grounded in a desire for freedom, transition and dignity. If this is your choice, my servies are avaliable to support you.

Parkdale VIC  3195

Australia

(Servicing Melbourne and regional Victoria)

Please book a time or email to get in touch - phone details shared upon request.

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I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which I live and work—including the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation on whose Country I reside in Parkdale, Victoria—and the many Nations whose lands I am welcomed onto through my work. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

 

 

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