Autumn update

March 31st is the Intenational Transgender Day of Visibility, and this is an excellent time to remind you all that I am a straight ally and safe space for all members of the LGBTIQA+ communities. All trans people are welcome and safe with me. At this point in time...
Nouns of assembly for end of life work!

Nouns of assembly for end of life work!

I think it will be fun – and useful – to invent some collective nouns for end of life work. What do you think??! Based on the seven roles of end of life work I have some starting ideas – and I’d love to hear yours. Advance planners:An...
Racheal Harris of The Wheel Mavens

Racheal Harris of The Wheel Mavens

From time to time we will hear from a guest blogger with some insights into how the GDEP end of life training course has changed interacting with, thinking about and talking about death and dying. Today we hear from Victoria-based pet doula, social researcher and an...
2022 – What a year?…

2022 – What a year?…

For #GratisTuesday I thought I would write a post expressing thanks for a few things, including the fact that 2022 is finally winding up and for the patience and kindness I have been shown as a double dose of COVID laid me low for quite some time.  Basically these two...

Say hi at the Palliative Care Tasmania conference

This year I am presenting on the Mallon Model Friday morning at the Pal Care Tasmania conference, which is great. However, this year I also have a table. You can come say hi, ask questions in person, and actually meet me – and my hair! – in person....

Come say hi at the Redesigning Deathcare conference

I have the distinct pleasure of being on two of the panels at this year’s Redesigning Deathcare conference in Melbourne Thursday 27-29 October. With expert celebrant and moderator Bronte Price I am on the Queering Death panel, where I represent as the ally...

Tender Funerals on ABC iView

Tender Funerals began in Port Kembla and is a not-for-profit funeral option for community members. For anyone interested in alternatives to corporate death care as an option, this program by the ABC’s Australian Story is a must-watch. Available in Australia at:...