Ten Things to Know Before You Go Workshop

A two hour end of life planning workshop that empowers you with the knowledge and resources you need to plan well for you or your family member in the final stages of life.

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Compassionate Communities

Discover this global model of community-led end of life care. Read our research report, access our toolkit and join a community of practice.

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Lead Connector Training

Community Connectors are hairdressers, taxi drivers, café staff, aged care workers, teenagers, choir group members, community workers, business owners, librarians, social workers, neighbours, commuters…anyone really!

Community Connectors are trained and supported by a volunteer Lead Connector. Lead Connector training will enable individuals to run Community Connector sessions in their locality.

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Programs, Campaigns & Education

Dying to Know Day Campaign

An annual national campaign that empowers Australians at all stages of life to live and die well.

During August, people hold events, gatherings at home, take individual action, and much more, all to improve their knowledge around choice at end of life. Throughout the website you’ll find some toolkits and resources to support having conversations with the people in your life.

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Resources and Reports

Dive into our easy to follow resources and access our commissioned research reports.

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The Compassionate Workplace

Our workplace is our community.
Our work colleagues have the biggest impact on us after our immediate circle of friends and close family. So what kind of community do you want to work in?

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Health Connector Model

A new and dynamic Compassionate Communities strategy and it works to bridge the divide between formal healthcare and patients by activating informal care networks, addressing Advance Care Planning and connecting patients with services as needed.

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Death Literacy Index

A tool for leading organisations and policy makers to measure and understand what contributes to people's level of death literacy.


Explore Our Current Work

Creative Legacy Program

North West Melbourne - End of Life Directory

Schools Microgrant Program

Compassionate Communities - Illawarra-Shoalhaven