Advance Care Planning Free Forum – Mansfield Vic

Join us for a free community Advance Care Planning Forum as part of the national Dying to Know Day campaign, a meaningful opportunity to open up honest, empowering conversations around death, dying, and end-of-life planning. We are pleased to welcome a panel of local experts including:

Rose Sexton – Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula at Northeast Health

Jane Morris – President of Dying with Dignity Victoria

Katie Lockey – Principal Solicitor at Mel, Ryan & Glen

Dr Shane Richards – General Practitioner at Central General Practice

While Dr Andrew Wettenhall is unable to attend in person, he is generously supporting the forum remotely and welcomes community members to submit questions in advance, which he will respond to prior to the event.

Invitations have also been extended to Benalla Palliative Care and the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA). The Good 2 Go Collective will be there with a range of valuable information and resources, alongside materials from Natural Grace Holistic Funerals.

This will be a safe and welcoming space to ask any and all questions about death, dying, and what comes after. From understanding the difference between a Will and an Advance Care Plan, to exploring Voluntary Assisted Dying, local support services, and even the differences between shrouds, caskets, and coffins — we’ll cover the three respectful methods of body disposition available in Australia and give you the chance to explore what’s possible when planning ahead with intention and care.

Afternoon tea will be provided, and all attendees will have the opportunity to connect with professionals, ask questions freely, and leave feeling more informed, confident, and supported.