Events
Upcoming online and in-person events hosted, organised or supported by network members
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
3rd International Death Literacies Symposium
The Death Literacies Symposium is organised by the International Death Literacies Network. The network aims to unite individuals working on Death and End of Life literacy, learn from ongoing projects, inspire each other and collaborate in projects together.
The first symposium was held in June 2024 at University College London in the UK, followed by a second symposium in March 2025 in Brussels. The latter event drew 42 international researchers from six countries working on and around the topic of Death Literacy, Grief Literacy and End-of-Life Health Literacy.
Inspired by each other and the energy in the room, it was decided to keep this group going and plans were soon made for a third event.
Dates
9 & 10 March 2026
Location
Avans University of Applied Sciences, location (room) OpenX
Address: Hogeschoollaan 1, 4818 CR Breda, The Netherlands
The venue is easily reachable by train+bus and is a 20 minute walk from Breda Central Train Station.
Registration
In order to make the event accessible for as many people as possible, there will be no registration fee to attend.
Please note this year there will be a small catering fee (approx € 30).
You can now confirm your spot at the symposium HERE
Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum
Transforming palliative aged care through compassion, connection and innovation.
WHEN: 17-18 March 2026, Melbourne.
Register HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Kingborough End of Life Expo 2026 Stallholder Expression of Interest
The Kingborough End of Life Expo is being planned for Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 10am - 2pm.
We would love for your organisation to participate. Please complete the survey below to let us know how you would like to be involved. Each stallholder will be provided with a 1.8 metre trestle table and chairs. You will need to provide your own table cloth. We will do our best to accommodate your needs but due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee that you will get the extra space you require.
Get your tickets HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Showing Up for Each Other
The Australian Home Funeral Alliance, in conjunction with Social Health Australia and the Death Literacy Institute, are running a workshop called Showing Up for Older Australians: a community approach to building death literacy focusing on regional and Older Australians.
What You'll Learn:
How to have conversations about end of life;
What is a home funeral - why might we want one;
Redefining home funeral - death in nursing homes and hospitals;
Planning a funeral;
Death care at home- what does it look like;
Being a death care leader.
Event Details:
11 April 2026 9am - 5pm The Fellowship Room, Uniting Church, 8-12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
12 April 2026 10am - 4pm The Fellowship Room, Uniting Church, 8-12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
DETAILS HERE.
Showing Up for Each Other
The Australian Home Funeral Alliance, in conjunction with Social Health Australia and the Death Literacy Institute, are running a workshop called Showing Up for Older Australians: a community approach to building death literacy focusing on regional and Older Australians.
What You'll Learn:
How to have conversations about end of life;
What is a home funeral - why might we want one;
Redefining home funeral - death in nursing homes and hospitals;
Planning a funeral;
Death care at home- what does it look like;
Being a death care leader.
Event Details:
11 April 2026 9am - 5pm The Fellowship Room, Uniting Church, 8-12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
12 April 2026 10am - 4pm The Fellowship Room, Uniting Church, 8-12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
DETAILS HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
Showing Up for Older Australians
This program builds on the Compassionate Communities model. By engaging rural and regional communities, we aim to provide education that empowers people to navigate the death system confidently and improve their well-being. The goal is to support older and vulnerable Australians, empowering communities and helping strengthen community-based solutions over clinical interventions, alleviate an overreliance upon commercial operators, so that people dealing with end-of-life issues might mediate meaning, find common humanity, and build resilience. It seeks to address funeral poverty and increase people's feelings of capacity and capability to show up for each other in end of life. By educating people on how communities can work together to support each other through illness and dying, we foster networks of care. In regional and remote communities this is essential for wellbeing and wellness. This workshop teaches people what is possible, how to talk about difficult things and the kinds of ways they can advocate for themselves and each other.
REGISTER HERE.
EAAA Lunch & Learn - Session 12
Join us for Session 12 of our re-launched Lunch & Learn webinar series, featuring Meaningful Ageing Australia and is moderated by EAAA Co-Chair, Sue Leitch.
Topic: Spirituality as a Superpower for Ageing: Rights, Dignity & the Future of Aged Care
Presenter: Rachael Wass, CEO Meaningful Ageing Australia
This session explores how spirituality (defined as the deep human need for meaning, connection and belonging) is not just a personal experience but a powerful enabler of wellbeing in later life. As Australia transitions to a rights-based Aged Care Act, spirituality emerges as a core component of person-centred care, cultural safety and emotional wellbeing.
Register HERE.
TLC Connector. Talk. Listen. Connect | Renmark
TLC Connector training was developed in the UK it is a basic level Connector training course relevant to everybody.
We will all know people who experience a serious illness, dying, grief or caregiving but often we aren’t confident in how to simply talk, listen and connect with them.
This session is relevant to everyone
Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all attendees. Face to face attendance only. Only for people living and working in Country SA.
This service has been made possible by funding from Country SA PHN.
Location
Renmark Paringa Council Chambers, Renmark Paringa Council
61 Eighteenth St, Renmark SA 5341, Australia
Thu, 11 Dec, 10:30am - 12pm ACDT
Get your TICKETS HERE.
TLC Connector. Talk. Listen. Connect | Burra
TLC Connector training was developed in the UK it is a basic level Connector training course relevant to everybody.
We will all know people who experience a serious illness, dying, grief or caregiving but often we aren’t confident in how to simply talk, listen and connect with them.
This session is relevant to everyone
Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all attendees. Face to face attendance only. Only for people living and working in Country SA.
This service has been made possible by funding from Country SA PHN.
Location
Paxton Function Centre
1 Kingston St, Burra SA 5417, Australia
Wed, 10 Dec, 11am - 12:30pm ACDT
Get your TICKETS HERE.
End of Life: Bodies in Dress and Death
Dr Pia Interlandi is a design pracademic in the School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University. Intersecting fashion and funerals, Pia addresses materials and materiality in relation to dress, death, decomposition and dispersal. Her doctoral research on textile decomposition in the context of natural burial has informed many of the guidelines for the materials that can be used within natural burial practices.
Pia's current research explores the regenerative potential of emerging body disposal methods, such as alkaline hydrolysis and human composting. She is currently working with industry to map the materials that we take with us, their impact to what we leave behind, and what the matter of our bodies can become.
Alongside AHFA, Pia is also a founding member of the Natural Death Advocacy Network, Order of the Good Death, and the Australian Death Studies Society.
This information session planned take place on Saturday 6-December 2025 from 9am to 11am AEDT
Registrations will open for this event closer to the date.
Kingston Death Café December 2025
A Death Cafe is an invitation to get together to explore how anything relating to Death and Dying might be ‘understood differently’ … more naturally. An opportunity to share, become informed and provide food-for-thought for planning for one’s own death, in a relaxing atmosphere - with coffee & snacks!
The objective is of a Death Cafe is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Special guests for this session are DonateLife TAS. They coordinate all organ and tissue donation activities across the state and will be available to answer all your questions.
Get your tickets HERE.
Webinar | End of life: your choices
🌿 End of life: your choices
What does quality end-of-life care really mean — and how can we make sure everyone’s wishes are respected? 💬
Join OPAN’s expert panel as they unpack the new Aged Care Act and explore how it supports dignity, choice, and compassion at life’s end. 💚
🗓️ Tuesday 25 Nov 2025
⏰ 1–2pm AEDT
🔗 Register here ➡️ https://opan.org.au/event/end-of-life/?utm_source=Older+Persons+Advocacy+Network+Subscribers&utm_campaign=f137fce212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_25_11_25_Endoflife_yourchoices&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8ef0b8abbc-f137fce212-368843901
#EndOfLifeCare #AgedCare #PalliativeCare #YourChoices #OPANWebinar
2025 Sydney Festival of Death and Dying
2025 Sydney Festival of Death and Dying
Sale Price:A$279.00 Original Price:A$299.00
When? 22-23 November
Where? Drill Hall, 1c New Beach Road, Darling Point
Cost? $299 ($279 early bird until November 1)
Ticket includes entry to all workshops and performances
Navigating End-of-Life Conversations with Confidence
Led by artist-facilitators Kok Heng Leun, Adib Kosnan, and Michael Cheng, the full-day workshop invites you to uncover personal barriers, process discomfort, and strengthen your facilitation of end-of-life conversations with individuals and their loved ones. You’ll leave feeling more assured and ready to initiate, and hold these conversations with greater clarity and intention.
Reimagining Aged Care: From Transactional Systems to Relational Care
Older Australians need to be cared 'about', not just cared 'for'. Sweeping changes are coming to residential aged care with the introduction of the Aged Care Act 2024 on 1 November. At Compassionate Communities Australia, we welcome reforms that strengthen rights and transparency — but we also ask: will these changes translate into genuine relational care — where our older people are seen, valued, and cared ‘about’, not just cared ‘for’? Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how policy reform meets human experience. Together, we’ll unpack what the new Aged Care Act could mean for everyday relationships between residents, their families, care staff, and communities — and how we can ensure compassion remains the foundation of the system. This conversation builds on insights from our National Forum in Brisbane and the Residential Aged Care Advocacy Statement , which calls for a re-orientation from clinical models to community-connected care that restores dignity and belonging. It also builds on the 2025 Progress Report of Inspector General of Aged Care.
Compassion Revolution Conference
We took a break in 2024 to reflect and deepen our understanding. Now we’re back! Compassion Revolution Conference is set for 2025. For the very first time we will meet in Tarntanya/Adelaide, on the lands of the Kaurna people.
Our focus is fully set on presenting a deeper and more intimate opportunity for learning and connection. We’re bringing practices of hope and creativity to meet the challenges we now face globally.
Tickets will be limited and will sell quickly.
Sustainable Death Care Choices
Learn about the different types of practical death care options that can also sustainably support the environment.
Join Faye Woodward, a local funeral director and celebrant, as she discusses how sustainable death care options provide a values-led and compassionate way to honour loved ones, including:
body disposal methods
coffins and caskets
funeral arrangements
natural memorials.
Organised in partnership with Sustainability Team at North Sydney Council.
Accessibility
This event will be held on Level 1 and is accessible for people using mobility aids via lift. A hearing loop is also installed.
Shroud Making at Walawaani Way
Join artist, Michele Elliot, for a contemplative and practical workshop to explore the tradition of shroud-making. Shrouds have played an important role in caring for the deceased for a very long time. The washing and wrapping of the body is often the last act of care given to a person before they are farewelled.
Coffin Weaving Workshop
This 2 day coffin weaving event is an opportunity to experience and witness the weaving of a coffin. Participate and learn how to transform an invasive species into a resource, create something beautiful and be eco in your death.
Life Rites End-of-Life Practitioner; Knowledge and Skill Development Workshop
The team at Life Rites have broad and extensive knowledge across the end-of-life spectrum, from preliminary and ongoing doula support and mapping the health and aged care systems through to dying at home, holistic body care, the legalities of death care in NSW, and expertise in ceremonial and funeral rites.
After two successful workshops at the start of the year, we are opening our funeral home again to offer face to face workshops for Doula’s and end-of-life professionals looking to expand their practical skills and knowledge. The two day workshop will take place on October 25 & 26 at our Boutique Funeral Home in Hurstville, South West of Sydney.
For more information and to tell us you are interested in attending, RSVP October Workshop here.
End-of-Life Talks with Shanna Provost
Join us for a free lunchtime talk and end-of-life journeys.
As a certified Death Doula, Funeral Celebrant and a specialist educator in the end-of-life issues, Shanna’s passion is to encourage people to think about, discuss and make clear their choices about the end of their natural life.
Event hosted at Old Stables, Bodalla 79 Princess Hwy.
Seniors Festival: End of Life Planning - Mornington Library
Planning Ahead, Made Easier
Join us for a gentle guide to end-of-life planning with Critical Info — explore helpful tools, thoughtful resources, and ways to support your loved ones.
📅 Oct 20 | 🕥 10:30am | 📍 Mornington Library
🎟️ Free, bookings essential
SA Death Festival 2025
The South Australia Death Festival is a public celebration and exploration of death as a universal truth — a space to reflect on life, loss, and the human experience through panel dialogues, storytelling, workshops, art, and meditation. Rooted in the belief that facing death helps us live more fully, the festival invites deep thinking, connection, and collective compassion.
Annual Good Death Impact Network Member Gathering
This is the annual Good Death Impact Network Gathering.
Please RSVP to this hybrid ASAP so we can organise catering!
This day will be a hybrid delivery supporting an online group and an in-person group with regular rhythms to come together and share back.
We will update with the agenda closer to the date after we have discussed with the network in the next convening.
Stay tuned for a dinner option for those in town on Saturday night :)
Any questions, get in touch with Pip Bergin for more details.
Hey Death. It’s Time We Talk.
In this unfiltered 30-minute session, we crack open the silence, cultural denial, and weird (so-called) taboos that keep us from the one unifying thing we all have in common: dying.
Advance Care Planning International Conference
The only global conference dedicated to advance care planning on the Gold Coast Australia.
The Art of Dying
You and a guest of your choice are invited to ‘The Art of Dying 2025’
An Invitation-Only Fundraising Exhibition Opening Art, Generosity, and Community—Supporting Compassionate End-of-Life Care
Please join us for a glass of Hentley Farm bubbles or wine on arrival as we open the doors to our third Art of Dying exhibition—an afternoon of art, poetry, and purpose in support of Pure Land Home Hospice.
We’re also thrilled to welcome Mike Ladd—acclaimed poet, essayist, and former ABC Radio producer—as our special guest. Mike will share a selection of his reflective work during the afternoon.
All works on display are by generous South Australian artists who have donated at least 50% of proceeds to Pure Land Home Hospice. Every piece purchased supports both the artist and our free, compassionate end-of-life support.
Centennial Park Jubilee Foyer
Sunday, 21 September 2025
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
🎟 Bookings are essential as numbers are limited, and it really helps us plan the event. Please book your free place here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1447198
We can’t wait to see you there!
The Pure Land Home Hospice Team
For any enquiries, please reach out to India Wallace on 0400 401 028.
To find out more about Pure Land Home Hospice and our services, please visit: http://www.purelandhomehospice.org/
Pilot Program - Supporting End of Life Doula’s and their clients
We are very happy to share a new opportunity from Critical Info which we hope will benefit some of our End of Life Doula members who are currently supporting people in the community.
Critical Info have partnered with Sustainable Funerals (see below for info about these organisations) to provide free access to the Critical Info Platform to both client and doula.
This means they can start to learn about how beneficial the Platform can be and also help people in the process.
This is a Pilot program and will need to be evaluated, and it will require commitment; Critical Info will be putting on a free webinar to explain all about how this will work. If that appeals to you, and you have availability through September and October, read on!
Pilot Program - Supporting End of Life Doula’s and their clients
Presented by Critical Info & Sustainable Funerals Group
Who is Critical Info?
Critical Info is an Australian social enterprise with a secure, step-by-step online tool, the Critical Info Platform, that helps people organise their wishes, important documents, key contacts, and memories so they and their families are better prepared for life transitions and ultimately, end-of-life.
Who is Sustainable Funerals Group?
The Sustainable Funerals Group represents a Group of charities and not-for-profit's working to bring greater sustainability, transparency, and choice into the funeral industry. They focus on reducing the environmental impact of funerals, educating around eco-friendly practices, and supporting communities to rethink how death care can be delivered in more ethical and sustainable ways. Their work includes provision of quality funeral services to financially distressed families, promoting natural burials, biodegradable products, and consumer awareness around funeral rights.
See the Critical Info Platform in action:
Intro demo video: Introduction to Critical Info
Special offer:
For Doulas
Free lifetime subscription to the Critical Info Platform (code supplied at checkout), provided at no cost by Critical Info.
Free webinar training across three sessions (September 2025).
A supportive community space with resources, events, podcasts and videos.
Professional development you can put into practice straight away.
For the Clients of those Doulas
Free lifetime subscription to the Critical Info Platform (code supplied at checkout).
Sponsored by the Sustainable Funerals Group
Free digital copy of the guide My Loved One Died, What Do I Do Now?, provided at no cost by Critical Info.
A supportive community space with resources, events, podcasts and videos.
Eligibility & commitments
Doulas must have active clients in the end-of-life planning phase.
All Critical Info Profiles completed within 8 weeks of pilot commencement.
All recipients complete a short evaluation survey within 2 weeks of finishing their Profile.
Commitment to the pilot for eight consecutive weeks.
Training schedule (all sessions recorded)
Tue 9 Sept, 7:00pm Webinar 1: Critical Info Familiarity
• Intro to end-of-life planning • Platform walkthrough • Role of End-of-Life Doulas in planningThu 11 Sept, 7:00pm Webinar 2: How to Support End-of-Life Planners
• Grief-informed, values-based conversations • Handling sensitive topics • Referral pathways & third-party support • Cultural & emotional considerationsWed 24 Sept, 7:00pm Webinar 3: Supporter Q&A Session
• Case studies • Role-play & script-building • Implementation questions
How Critical Info will measure impact
To understand what’s working, they will ask you to complete two short surveys (before and after).
These use well-known evaluation tools: the Death Literacy Index and the Coping with Death Scale.
Ready to join the pilot program session?
Complete the Expression of Interest form here.
This opportunity is available for the first 100 eligible applicants.
Shortlisted applicants receive voucher codes and webinar links by email.
Opportunity closes 5pm AEST Fri 5 September.
Compassionate Communities Australia National Forum
🗓 Monday, September 9, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM AEST
📍 State Library of Queensland
Cultural Precinct, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Be part of a dynamic day of connection, collaboration, and collective action at the CCAus 2025 National Forum—a unique opportunity to shape the future of Compassionate Communities across Australia.
Together, we’ll share stories, explore challenges, and co-create solutions that strengthen and sustain community-led approaches to caring, dying, and grieving. By the end of the day, we will have developed a collaborative advocacy statement—a clear call to action for reorienting systems to better support communities.
🎟 Tickets Available via Humanitix
Tickets for good, not greed.
100% of booking fee profits go to charity.
REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/compassionate-communities-australia-national-forum
Tending to Grief
Grief is not only personal--it is also collective, woven into our shared stories.
Let us listen to what our grief is trying to tell Led by Berna Koker Poljak.
The sessions will be held online via Zoom.
Pre-registration required.
ACHLR Public Lecture - International Perspectives on Assisted Dying
International Perspectives on Assisted Dying: Comparative insights from Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Australia
As assisted dying becomes increasingly legalised across the globe, important insights can be gained from how different jurisdictions approach access, safeguards, clinical practice, and oversight. This international panel brings together leading experts from Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Australia—countries with established or emerging assisted dying regimes, each shaped by distinct cultural norms and regulatory approaches.
Join our panel of international experts, Professor Ben White (Australia), Emeritus Professor Luc Deliens (Belgium), Professor Agnes Van der Heide (The Netherlands) and Professor James Downar (Canada) for this important and informative discussion.
4th International End of Life Doula Symposium 2025
🌍 Fourth International End-of-Life Doula Symposium 2025
📚 Research is a Verb: Sharing Knowledge as a Collaboration
Join us online this September 5–6, 2025 for two impactful days of global learning and knowledge exchange in end-of-life doula research and practice. Be part of the conversation that’s shaping compassionate care worldwide.
🔗 Registration opens soon — stay tuned!
#EOLDoulaSymposium2025 #EndOfLifeCare #DoulaResearch #GlobalCollaboration #DeathDoulas #PalliativeCare
Let’s Talk About Grief 2025
Let’s Talk About Grief 2025
Today we launch a national campaign that invites people across Australia to be part of something meaningful - a collective effort to bring grief into the open, where it can be better understood and supported.
💙 Complete the National Grief Survey
💙 Share your experience with grief
💙 Amplify the campaign across your networks
Throughout Grief Awareness Month in August, Griefline will share the stories and insights you entrust to us - stories of what we’re feeling and what we’re missing - to spark courageous, compassionate conversations across communities, workplaces, and beyond.
If you've experienced grief, supported someone through it, or work in a space where grief shows up - your voice matters.
What we’re feeling. What we’re missing.
Let’s talk about grief - together.
🔗 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gD3xy_JG
#LetsTalkAboutGrief #GriefAwarenessMonth #NationalGriefSurvey #Griefline #EarlyIntervention #GriefSupport #LivedExperience
Conversation #9 | Dying at HOME, a lucky dip?
Join us for a thought provoking conversation with Dr Stephen Ginsborg and Dr Jo Doran who between them have 83 years experience is supporting people at end-of-life.
https://compassionatecommunities.au/event/conversation-9-dying-at-home-a-lucky-dip/
Life Rites Open Day
Life Rites will again open their doors to welcome one and all into our funeral home this Saturday as part of the Dying to Know Day 2025 initiative.
Dying to Know Day is a day dedicated to encouraging open conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning and empower individuals to take control of their final wishes. We welcome you to join us, learn about Life Rites and see where and how we care for our people. We will support open conversations about your end-of-life wishes and funeral rites that are right for you and can support you to care for those close to you who may be working with a life limiting diagnosis.
Cups of tea and Sonja’s famous caramel slice will be flowing as we journey through shrouded cremation, supporting our aged, what forms we can get in place and much more.
All are welcome! Come in and see a genuinely independent, doula-led, and holistic funeral home and practice. Please D2KD RSVP here.