Society & Culture Archives - Dying to Tell

Dying to Know Day 2018 – Dying To Tell; Ep7

Gina — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 03:54:16 +0000

Now in its 6^thyear Dying to Know Day, an annual day of action dedicated to bringing to life conversations and community actions around death, dying and bereavement is Australia’s biggest community conversation about death. With over 400 events planned across Australia and over 60% of us believing that we don’t talk enough about death Dying to Know day provides the perfect opportunity to improve your death literacy.

On this episode of Dying to Tell we are actually Dying to Know with Kerrie Noonan Co-founder, Director and Executive Officer of the Groundswell Project.

Kerrie Noonanis a clinical psychologist in palliative care and has worked in health and community settings as a community development social researcher. She is a fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs and a PhD Candidate at Western Sydney University.

#D2KDay – August 8th 2018

The Groundswell Project

Our purpose is to create a more death literate society, one where people and communities have the practical know-how needed to plan well for end of life. This means shifting focus from ‘talking about it’ to transforming this ‘difficult’ conversation into one of deep community engagement, social action and empowerment.

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Returning to Country – Dying To Tell; Ep4

Gina — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:54:58 +0000

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that this program may contain names that may relate to deceased persons.

Have you ever wondered why some Australian TV programs and films include a warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to use caution as the film may contain images or voices of dead persons? And why is dying in country so important to indigenous people?

On this episode of Dying to Tell we explore the rituals and traditions of our first people when we meet Joe Ross, a Bunuba Elder from the Kimberley, and Dave Corstorphan, a registered nurse who spent many years working in remote indigenous communities.

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Advanced Care Planning – Dying To Tell; Ep3

Gina — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:06:24 +0000

Approx 85% of Australians will die after a chronic illness, not a sudden event. Up to 50% will be incapable of making their own decision at the end of life.

With the Advanced Care Planning legislation passed last year and a report prepared for the Victorian Parliament on Funeral & Burial Instructions, we look at the new laws that will help people plan for the future and ensure their final wishes and instructions are met.

On this episode we are joined by:

Claire McNamara, Legal Officer, Office of the Public Advocate

The Hon. Philip Cummins AM Chair of the Victorian Law Reform Commission.

Plan your future care – Advance care planning

Advance care planning is when a person discusses with those close to them and their doctor their preferences for their future medical treatment and personal care. Advance care planning is something that a person with capacity can do for themself. (And the wishes of someone who does not have capacity should always be sought.)

Advance care planning involves ongoing conversations and discussions. People’s views and wishes change with their changing experience, observations, and life circumstances. To undertake advance care planning a person needs to become comfortable with discussing wishes and plans over time.

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Death. Why so afraid? – Dying To Tell; Ep2

Gina — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:10:20 +0000

What is so scary about looking at our mortality, and why are we all so reluctant to talk about the “D” word.

Join Stephanie and Gina for Episode 2 – Death, Why so afraid?, where they get some interesting answers from Dr. Jessica Zitter, critical care and palliative care doctor, Helen Callanan Death Doula, Jessie William from the Groundswell Project and Molly Carlile – the Death Talker.

If you’re dying to know how to get the conversation started on one of life’s least discussed but most important topics, then we are dying to tell.

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Yes, we are going there – Voluntary Assisted Dying – Dying to Tell; Ep 1

Gina — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:23:46 +0000

The Victorian Government proposes introducing legislation for voluntary assisted dying in Victoria. As parliament resumes the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill will be up for debate.

We talk with Fiona Patten about the process of the parliamentary inquiry and the final report delivered in July. We ask Dr. Marion Harris why she and 100 other oncologists are opposed to the Bill and we will hear the personal stories of those with terminal illness and what it means to them through Go Gentle Advocate, Stacey Halls.

Steph with Stacey from Go Gentle Aus

Improve your death literacy

Want to learn more about this discussion?

https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/publications/researchandreports/voluntary-assisted-dying-bill-discussion-paper

https://www.liv.asn.au/Professional-Practice/Voluntary-Assisted-Dying-Bill

http://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/meet_jen_barnes

Dying to Tell, a podcast series where we explore end of life and death in a frank and honest way.

Get in touch with Gina & Steph

Email: DyingToTell@joy.org.au

Twitter: @Dying2Tell

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