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.
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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”
