DEAD AIR #172 / June 25, 2026 by The Departure

Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying podcast, Episode 24 – Why We Need Better Conversations About Dying

DEATH – a cabaret, starring Aurora Kurth. A performance with side effects. Tuesday 23 June, 5:30pm & 8:30pm (Auslan interpreted) The Bowery Theatre, St Albans SOLD OUT.

Good Death Impact Network Innovation Fund 2026. A participatory grant, not a traditional one. Applicants and network members shape decisions together, collaboratively, transparently, and focused on learning. Two funding tiers: Tier 1 (micro-grant): Up to $750. Tier 2 (small grant): Up to $5,000. Apps close: 8 July, 6pm AEST, E: contact@gdin.com.au

TRACKS: The Big Man Upstairs - Party Dozen / T.H.E E.N.D - Vague Rituals / Danger - Hetslayer

DEAD AIR #155 / January 12, 2026 by The Departure

World-first as Australian donates organs after self-administering assisted dying medication – ABC News

NT to introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation in 2026 – ABC News

Tacita Dean on witnessing Ceal Floyer’s final work of art: ‘She gave death the middle finger’ – The Guardian

The difference between Hospice care and Doula care - Amanda Doak

Workshop - Ecosomatic Practices for Living & Dying. Sat 7 Feb, 9.30am-5pm, Bailieston, Taungurung Country, near Nagambie. Fee $200 full/$180 concession, includes lunch. Camping available overnight Fri 6 Feb ($20) Bookings essential, limited places, book HERE

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. EOIs open now, submit HERE

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‘Calls to change Victoria's 'outdated' burial laws to allow for owners to be laid to rest with their pets’ – ABC News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