DEAD AIR #167 / April 22, 2026 by The Departure

Nicole Kidman is training to be a ‘death doula’. What is a death doula? – The Conversation

Before Ruth died, we agreed on her ‘ghost’ sign. Experts say it’s a powerful tool for working through grief – The Guardian

I Investigated Australia's Most Controversial Death Law – Taboo Education, You Tube

Good Grief Lounge, Northern Arts Hotel Castlemaine, Sat 2 May, 11am-2pm. Emma Tranter from BARE funerals, Arts Administrator Selene Bateman talking shrouds, and a chance to create with clay with Asian Medicine Practitioner & ceramicist Lisa McPherson. $10 book HERE.

NDAN presents a panel discussion on restoration, conservation and natural burial. Wed 29 April, 6.30-8.30pm AEST, book HERE

TRACKS: I’m In Your Mind – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard / Good Fortune – PJ Harvey

DEAD AIR #159 / February 9, 2026 by The Departure

How to become a tree – Many people today want to commit their remains to rejuvenating the planet. But are these green deaths just greenwashing? - AEON

What are the standards for natural burial in Australia? – NDAN website.

Showing Up For Each Other: Community Death Care Workshop - funded by the Wicking Trust. Supported by the Australian Home Funeral Alliance, in conjunction with Social Health Australia and the Death Literacy Institute. Led by myself, Jenny Blake & Nici Wright. Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April, Castlemaine. NOW FULL! There are several people on the waitlist, so if you can’t make it, please let us know.

Flow States – a therapeutically guided walk along Campbell's Creek with Bonnie Cassidy & Madeleine McClelland. Sun, 22 Feb, 9am - 11am AEDT. $75, free for fire-affected community members. Book HERE

Australian Hearse Nationals Australia’s only Hearse Festival, 1–2 August 2026, as part of the Goldfields Gothic Festival, Maldon. Registrations open soon.

Virtual Memorialisation experience set to launch mid-2026 at Colac Cemetery - More info HERE

TRACKS: T.H.E E.N.D. – Vague Rituals / Citadel – Ronny Quasar / Absolutely Do Not Comply in Advance – Repulsa

DEAD AIR #138 / August 18, 2025 by The Departure

‘Calls to change Victoria's 'outdated' burial laws to allow for owners to be laid to rest with their pets’ – ABC News

NDAN FAQs – an overview

How War, Medicine, and Funerals Changed Australia Into A Death-Avoidant Culture – TabooEducation

ELM Peer Support Group – for those bereaved by suicide. Last Monday evening of the month, 6-7.30pm. Castlemaine Safe Space, 74 Mostyn St - 25 Aug + 29 Sept + 27 Oct + 24 Nov.

The Mourning After Exhibition and Public Program, 24.7.-20.9.2025, RMIT Design Hub in Melbourne. Thur Aug 21, 11.30-13.00 - A drop in the ocean: attuning for posthuman futures by Fiona Hillary and the Posthuman Lab, an immersive workshop. Fri Aug 22, 11.30-13.00 - BILYA - Creative Lab  by Jen Rae and collaborators from the Centre for Reworlding. BILYA is a non-proprietary relational mapping platform to connect those working at the intersections of climate, adaptation, social justice, culture & the arts. Sat Aug 23, 12.30-14.00 Living skeletons: Exploring environmental connection and loss with coral bones by Claudia Benham and Chloe Watfern focusses on the Great Barrier Reef and climate grief.

Community Planting Day, Melbourne General Cemetery Sat 30 Aug, 10am–1pm; arrive anytime, stay as long as you like. Melbourne General Cemetery, Macpherson Street entrance. RSVP by Wed 27 Aug, register HERE

ONLINE: The Death Dialogues - Calling All Men. Sun, 31 Aug 9:30 -10:30 am AEST, book HERE

‘Recognise and regulate Human Composting as a death care option’ petition. If in NSW or know someone who is, please sign and share! SIGN HERE

NDAN Presents: Human Composting in Australia Sat 11 Oct 2025, 9-11am AEST (Bookings will open for this event shortly)

ACHLR Public Lecture - International Perspectives on Assisted Dying. Mon 8 Sep, 5pm - 6pm AEST. In person Brisbane, or online – Register HERE

The Melbourne Inner North End-of-Life Doula Hub runs monthly “Talking about Life and Death” discussions, Alphington Community Centre - the last Thursday of the month,1pm. Thur 28 Aug, details HERE

POEM: Love After Love by Derek Walcott

TRACKS: Survivor – Klaus Weiss / Detroit Snackbar Dreamer – Edgar Froese