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”
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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”
The Role of End of Life Doulas in Anticipatory Grief
Grief often begins before death. Known as anticipatory grief, it touches families, friends and even the person who is dying. End of Life Doulas provide presence and support during this tender time, helping people feel heard, connected and less alone as they prepare for the final goodbye.
The Unique Value of Doulas in End of Life Care
End of Life Doulas complement medical care by offering the time, presence and advocacy clinical teams can’t always provide. From early planning to post-death support, we guide, listen and hold space, ensuring each person’s final journey is dignified, supported and true to their wishes.
Transforming End of Life Care with Doulas
End of Life Doulas can fill critical gaps in aged and acute care by providing emotional support, presence, and guidance where clinical teams are stretched. Recent research from Flinders University and BMC Palliative Care highlights why it’s time to formally integrate End of Life Doulas into multidisciplinary care models.
Understanding End of Life Doulas vs. Social Workers
End of Life Doulas and Social Workers offer different but complementary support to people nearing death. This article explores how both roles contribute to holistic care, their key differences and why collaboration matters – especially as Australia’s ageing population grows and care systems face increasing pressure. Understanding these roles helps ensure better end of life support.
Collaborative End of Life Care: The Role of Doulas and Health Professionals
End of Life Doulas walk alongside the dying and their families, offering presence, advocacy and calm. When we work together across health, aged care and community settings, we create truly holistic care. This is not a dream – it’s already happening. A better end of life is possible. Let’s imagine it and then build it!
Being There: What It Means to Support the Men We Love at the End of Life
In recognition of National Men’s Health Week It’s National Men’s Health Week here in Australia – a timely reminder to check in, speak up, and show up. But what happens when the men we love are nearing the end of life? For many, talking about death still feels off-limits, especially for men. Years of culturalContinueContinue reading “Being There: What It Means to Support the Men We Love at the End of Life”
Understanding End of Life Doulas in Australia
What Is an End of Life Doula? An End of Life Doula (EOLD) is a non-medical professional who provides holistic support – emotional, spiritual, and practical – to individuals facing terminal illness, those planning for death, and their loved ones. Working alongside a person’s clinical support team, Doulas focus on companionship, comfort, and guidance throughoutContinueContinue reading “Understanding End of Life Doulas in Australia”
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