Future planning and practical support
Discussing the practical aspects of daily life and future planning for you and your family once the person you care for has died can help things feel more stable and provide peace of mind.
Our team is here to support you with practical guidance, ensuring you are as prepared as possible for the administrative side of future planning, which can often feel arduous and overwhelming. These discussions are an important component of being person-driven, giving you and the person you are supporting greater autonomy and choice over their care.
We can help you navigate and simplify the often-complex network of services and resources, ensuring your loved one’s wishes are respected and your family is supported.
What we offer
At Karuna, our multidisciplinary team provides dedicated support to help you manage the practical tasks associated with a life-limiting illness and loss.
Future planning and documentation
Guidance on the navigation of social support systems, such as My Aged Care, NDIS and Wellway Carers’ Gateway, to help with legal documents like Wills and estates, and support with advance care planning.
Administrative support
Help with necessary documentation, including understanding the process for death certificates and managing financial or work-related issues.
Advocacy and services
Advocacy to reduce disadvantages related to social determinants of health (including housing, finances and legal issues), and expert on-referral to relevant professionals (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists etc).
Funeral arrangements
Support in making sense of and implementing funeral arrangements based on your loved one’s wishes.
Practical resources
Here are some practical online resources you can access at any time to support you and your loved ones.
Advanced care planning
- Queensland Statewide Office of Advanced Care Planning (includes links to key forms of Advanced Health Directive, Statement of Choices and Enduring Power of Attorney)
- If outside Queensland – Advanced Care Planning Australia
- Services Australia – What to organise before you die
Wills
- General information about wills without recommendation to a specific company. Your Will is a legal document setting out how your assets will be distributed when you pass away. Everyone over the age of 18 can and should have one in place. (Queensland Public Trustee)
- Public Trustee – Finding a solicitor and FAQs about making a Will
Organ donation
Body donation
What to do when someone dies
- Queensland Government – When someone dies: A practical guide for family and friends booklet
- Services Australia – What to do when someone dies
- Services Australia – Who to tell when someone dies
- Services Australia – Who to notify checklist
- Australian Death Notification Service
