living wake

DEAD AIR #173 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #173
Hayley West, 94.9MainFM

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

DEAD AIR #95 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #95
Hayley West, 94.9 MainFM

DEAD AIR is sponsored by Trash Cult; venue, bar, film, book & record store. 15 High Street, in the Burra of Eaglehawk.

‘A living wake for Barry’ in Newstead, Central Vic - Midland Express 

The Menzies Anxiety Centre, Sydney & online - death anxiety service

TALK: Radical Mindfulness: Why Transforming Fear of Death is Politically Vital, by James Rowe Date: Tues 20 Feb 2024. Time: 10am AEST (7pm EST -1) Admission: FREE (must RSVP).

‘Friends honour artist’s last wishes with water ballet in a Seattle kiddie pool’ in memory of artist Briar Bates - Seattle Times

TALK: Tracey Rusden, ‘Doula support for dying’ 21 Feb 2024, 7:00 PM AEST.

Clunes Book Town Festival, 23-24 March 2024. EVENT: ‘Killing Women: Fact and Fiction’ Sat, 12pm $25. Clunes Town Hall.

 Free Palestine Rally every Sunday 12pm Jarra/Victory Park, Castlemaine. Insta: @freepalestinecentralvic

DEAD AIR #89 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #89
Hayley West, 94.9 MainFM

DEAD AIR is sponsored by Trash Cult; venue, bar, film, book & record store. Located at 15 High Street, in the Burra of Eaglehawk.

The Guardian: ‘I knew I was going to die … why not get together beforehand and have a beautiful party?’

Talk Death: Mushrooms and Death

NDAN - NATURAL BURIAL GROUNDS & CEMETERIES MEMBERSHIP

From the Other Side’ exhibition at ACCA, Melbourne. 9 Dec 2023 – 3 March 2024.

NDAN - Carked It! Talk with CEO Simon Lowe. Sat 2 Dec 2023, AEST 9-11am BOOK HERE

CDAS Conference, 6 & 7 June 2024 (online): ‘Death and Communities’. Deadline for submissions: 31 Jan 2024 SUBMIT HERE

Read Palestine Week 29 Nov – 5 Dec 2023 #ReadPalestine & #LirelaPalestine @freepalestinecentralvic

TRACKS: Adieu Au Dancefloor – Marie Davidson / Cops Copulating – Electrocute / Mind Your Own Business – Chicks On Speed