LGBTQ+ people deserve to die as themselves – not a version of themselves shaped by fear. Yet research shows many older LGBTQ+ Australians still feel forced back into the closet in care settings. This blog explores the unique challenges they face at end of life, why planning ahead matters, and how End-of-Life Doulas can help.
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What Is a Good Death? (And Who Gets to Decide?)
“Good death” is a term used often in end-of-life care – but what does it actually mean? The answer is different for everyone. Shaped by values, culture, relationships and personal wishes, dying well isn’t a checklist. It’s a deeply personal question worth exploring. This blog looks at what the research tells us, and who gets to decide.
When the System Runs Out, Who’s Still There?
A new study from the University of Sydney confirms what many families already know – dying in Australia can be expensive, confusing and stressful in ways nobody warned you about. When the funding runs out and the clinical team goes home, who’s still there? This is where an End-of-Life Doula makes all the difference.
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.
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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