End of Life Doulas and Hospital Bed Block: A Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Palliative Care Australia has warned that hospital bed block is rising because people lack enough support in the community. This article explores how End of Life Doulas work alongside clinical teams to help people remain safely at home, reduce unnecessary hospital stays and improve end of life care for families and carers.

End-of-Life Doulas in Australia’s new Support at Home program

How End-of-Life Doulas support the new Support at Home program Australia’s aged care system is changing in a big way. From 1 November 2025, the new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and the Short-Term Restorative Care Program, bringing them together under a single, simpler model. It’s designed to giveContinueContinue reading “End-of-Life Doulas in Australia’s new Support at Home program”

Ritual, Presence and the Lessons of Bali

Rituals in Everyday Life Walking through Bali, I am struck by the rhythm of daily ritual. At almost every doorway, small woven baskets filled with flowers, rice and incense are laid out with care. The air carries the fragrance of frangipani and sandalwood, drifting into the streets. Temples overflow with colour, movement and sound –ContinueContinue reading “Ritual, Presence and the Lessons of Bali”