2021 Dying to Know day events page

Welcome! You’ll be able to find a mixture of events and gatherings, some from the GroundSwell Project and others from communities around Australia who want you to know about their event. Some events will be online (via zoom or other platforms), many will be in person again (pending COVID restrictions). We will be showcasing many events so stay tuned to our Facebook page.

We always encourage events to be held anytime during August and it’s also okay if you decide to hold your event during any other month. Please register your event so we know what’s happening around the country.

It’s important to note that The GroundSwell Project does not endorse or represent all the events you find here, these are events designed by the community, and The GroundSwell Project recommends you attend based on your own judgement..

Covid information and Update as at Thursday 22 July

As we near the month of Dying to Know Day it’s important that everyone continues to monitor the ever-changing landscape of restrictions in place. Whether you are hosting an event or attending an event, please be sure you understand current conditions and restrictions relevant to your location via the Australian Government Dept of Health website.

Events are being held through to the end of the year to accommodate the uncertainty of restrictions happening State to State. If you would like support to convert your event from face to face to online (virtual) please just reach out to our campaign manager. via cherelle@thegroundswellproject.com.

Check out our events below.

We have many communities in the process of organising events throughout the year. We will be updating the events page most days.

Whether your event is public for others to attend, or you simply want to share what you’re doing, you decide if you want it posted or not, click on the link to the left and we can add it to our events page or simply record it on our events register.

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Aug
16
South Australia

Death Across Cultures Community Forum

Nothing is more certain than death, but the way people deal with death and dying varies across different cultures and religions. Seeking to understand the varying beliefs and practices brings a respect within the differences. Death Across Cultures Community Forum offers an opportunity to hear varying beliefs and practices around death from representatives of four faiths: Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Muslim.

The Death Across Cultures Community Forum is being held as part of Dying to Know Day is an annual campaign where our community is encouraged to start conversations about death. During August, the Town of Walkerville and Walkerville Uniting Church will provide a number of events to coincide with this campaign.

$5 per person entry, book your place here https://www.walkerville.sa.gov.au/community/events/events/death-across-cultures-community-forum

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Aug
12
South Australia

Death Cafe

Death Café, a life and death conversation: Have a life affirming conversation to explore your values and ideas about life and death issues in a safe and supportive environment where strangers become friends. The group will also discuss personal responses from the movie that is screening before hand over a light lunch.

Come for the movie beforehand, and then stay for the Death Café.

This Death Café is being held as part of Dying to Know Day is an annual campaign where our community is encouraged to start conversations about death. During August, the Town of Walkerville and Walkerville Uniting Church will provide a number of events to coincide with this campaign.

Gold coin donation is asked upon entry. Book via the website here https://www.walkerville.sa.gov.au/community/events/events/death-cafe

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Aug
12
South Australia

Movie Matinee - Death Makes Life Possible

Join us for a free movie matinee for Dying to Know Day – Death Makes Life Possible. This documentary follows cultural anthropologist and scientist Marilyn Schlitz, Ph.D., as she explores the mysteries of life and death from a variety of perspectives and world traditions. Schlitz has been delving into the nature of consciousness and death for the past three decades. The film looks at how popular culture deals with the ever-present fear many have about our own mortality. Death Makes Life Possible features some of the leading scientists, anthropologists, philosophers, spiritual teachers and thinkers of our time. It offers a deep and thoughtful exploration into the ultimate question we all face. Light refreshments will be provided. Gold coin donation on arrival. Genre: Documentary, Drama.

Bookings via https://events.humanitix.com/matinee-movie

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Aug
11
to Aug 13
South Australia

ECH Dying to Know Conversation Cafe | Are you ready to talk?

We used to talk about death – to prepare and plan for a future without us. It provided comfort and security for everyone involved, and drew us closer together when we needed it most. The conversation itself was an act of love, bearing witness to a life well lived and simply having it could open doors to the soul. So we’re bringing it back! 

Facilitated by Abby Buckley from Our Family Celebrant, the aim of this workshop series is for people to become comfortable and energised talking about death and dying. The activities will be enjoyable, life-affirming, unstructured and emergent – like a conversation with friends at a favourite café. This workshop will be one of a four-part workshop series. 

For more information or to book visit www.ech.asn.au or call 1300 275 324. 

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