Sydney MP pushes to bring human composting to Australia as burial costs rise – ABC News
What’s a living wake? The end‑of‑life ritual that lets you say goodbye on your own terms – The Conversation
Breaking news! The Northern Territory government is actively drafting Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation, with a bill slated for introduction and debate in mid-2026.
Pacemakers have had a serious upgrade - Lisa Herbert, The Bottom Drawer Book
AHFA presents: Building Community Capacity with Jenny Briscoe-Hough, 9 Jul 9, 7.00pm online, book HERE
Community & Care - Death & Grief: Practical, artful ways to show up for the end of life. 4 online sessions held on Sundays from 6-8 PM (Aug 2, Aug 23, Sep 13, Oct 4). COST: $240 early bird / $270.
Great Stupa Death Festival A day to come together as a community to reflect, connect and celebrate life. Sat 15 Aug, 11am-3pm, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Myers Flat, FREE.
ELM Peer Support Group for Suicide Loss, next meeting: Mon 29 June, 6–7:30 pm, Castlemaine Safe Space, 74 Mostyn St. For more info, E: theelmpsg@gmail.com or call Maryanne (0409 023 235) or Rachel (0404 468 534).
Reimagining Death: A thought-provoking talk exploring meaningful alternatives to end-of-life rituals with Hayley West. This year for Dying to Know month I've been invited to speak at Woodend & Bendigo Library. How can we approach death with creativity, care, and a lighter footprint? Explore meaningful alternatives, from living wakes to natural burials and end-of-life rituals, in this thought-provoking talk. Discover how we, as a community, can reshape our relationship with death. BOOK HERE: Bendigo Library: Thu, 6 Aug, 5:30pm + Woodend Library: Fri, 7 Aug, 2pm.
TRACKS: Language is a Virus - Laurie Anderson / Computer Age - Neil Young / Onyx - Space Art