A very special episode with fellow deathies in the studio - Barb Ferguson, Carolyn Bathurst and Nici Wright.
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‘Psychs on Bikes’ have a free presentation on mental health and suicide prevention, 4-6pm,Tuesday 15 September at the Castlemaine RSL.There are also free heart and diabetes checks, and afternoon tea is provided by the RSL.
A weekend immersion into shrouding and weaving hosted by master weaver of 30+ years Zimmi Forest from NSW and facilitated by local, independent death worker Hayley West of The Departure. Together, we will weave a shroud carrier and/or a coffin out of the invasive Cats Claw vine. An opportunity to learn and share curiosities and questions around the practice of shrouding and open up conversations anything death, dying and grieving. All materials and morning teas are provided. Book via Humantix, search for 'Coffin Weaving Castlemaine' or contact Hayley directly at hello@thedeparture.com.au Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue: The Old Gaol, Castlemaine. Book HERE
AHFA presents: ‘Death Literacy as Community Practice. What if caring for people at the end of life was understood not only as a health service responsibility, but as a shared community practice?’ With Dr. Kerrie Noonan, online, Tues 15 Sept, 7-8.30pm AEST Details HERE Book HERE
NDAN Presents - How Mushrooms Are Changing the Way We Say Goodbye with Bob Hendrikx, founder & CEO of Loop Biotech, award-winning inventor, architect and bio designer. Fri 18 Sept 7-8pm AEST. Details HERE book HERE
TRACKS: Copan, Kangaroo Apple & Bottle Green by local artist Ronny Quasar