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SUMMARY:Empathy Under The Stars
DESCRIPTION:We all love a little compassion and getting into deeper conversations.  \nThis evening workshop will introduce world changing ideas from philosophy and science on the power of human connection\, compassion and kindness. All while you’re rugged up with a hot cup of tea. \nAfter introducing each powerful idea\, we will break into pairs or small groups for discussion. Every ten to fifteen minutes\, we’ll introduce a new idea or exercise and break out to chat with some new friends. \nWe’re all kind at heart and good at talk but we believe that empathy is muscle and conversation is an art. They take work and this is just the workshop to cultivate them. \nCome join us for this very first heartwarming opportunity to open up one’s social circle in a friendly and curious environment.  Meet a variety of new people from the beaches\, explore your better nature and bring a little more compassion into your world. \nThe event includes free tea\, coffee and biscuits and blankets but feel free to bring food and drink for yourself (or to share). \nThe workshop will be indoors but\, weather providing\, we will walk outside for some time under the night sky.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/empathy-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Ted Blackwood Youth and Community Centre\, Boondah Road\, Warriewood\, Northern Beaches Council\, 2102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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SUMMARY:Dying to Know Day Weekender
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the ‘Dying to Know Day 2024 Weekender‘. \nYou can choose to attend one\, or all offerings by Care Beyond Cure and Tender Funerals Tasmania\, at Somer House in Zeehan\, on the West Coast of Tasmania. \nBring a friend\, your partner\, or simply yourself and join in the conversation\, information\, sharing and planning for yourself\, your family and your community. \nRegistrations are essential\, with minimum numbers required for this event to proceed. \nPlease RSVP: no later than 4pm Tuesday 30th July. \nWhile all offerings are free\, a gold donation to Tender Funerals Tasmania is appreciated. \nFunded by the Tasmanian Department of Health.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/dying-to-know-day-weekender/
LOCATION:Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre\, 27 Belstead Street\, Zeehan\, West Coast Council\, 7469\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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SUMMARY:Dying to Know Day with Dr Kerrie Noonan | Rest Assured Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Rest Assured is excited to announce internationally acclaimed death literacy expert Dr Kerrie Noonan will share her experiences as a senior clinical psychologist\, social researcher\, and consultant\, during our Dying to Know Day webinar. \nKerrie was the co-founder and executive director of The GroundSwell Project (2010-2019)\, leading national initiatives such as Dying to Know Day\, FilmLife Project\, and ComComHub. \nShe is currently the Director of Research at Western NSW Local Health District with Dr Alice Munro. \nAn Adjunct Associate Professor at the Public Health Palliative Care Unit at La Trobe University\, she is also an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Psychology at Western Sydney University. \nKerrie’s research focuses on death literacy\, the development of the death literacy index\, and investigating the role of family\, friends\, neighbours and community at the end of life\, caregiving and bereavement. \n  \nThis webinar is completely FREE.  \nParticipants are encouraged to contribute to the conversation*. \nRegistrations are essential. \nMMP does not commercially endorse nor specifically recommend any service providers or products.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/dying-to-know-day-with-dr-kerrie-noonan-rest-assured-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolitan Memorial Parks":MAILTO:marketing@mmplm.com.au
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SUMMARY:Nillumbik Shire - Dying To Know Day - Australia's biggest conversation about death
DESCRIPTION:Nillumbik Shire Council has partnered with Banksia Palliative Care to host a Dying To Know Day event in August. \nAt this event Banksia Palliative Care will present on topics such as: \n\nOptions for future planning\nEnd-of-life care\nSupport for families\nHow to embrace death as a part of life\n\nThis event will empower you to take steps towards leaving a loving legacy for those you care about and who care about you and will inform you to have those tough conversations with family and loved ones. \nLight refreshments provided.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/nillumbik-shire-dying-to-know-day-australias-biggest-conversation-about-death/
LOCATION:Eltham Library\, Panther Place\, Eltham\, Nillumbik Shire\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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SUMMARY:Free Event - Dying to Know Day | Film Screening | 8 August 2024
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 8th August\, 5pm – 7pm\, Palliative Care Queensland and Hummingbird House will be screening the film “Live the life you please”\, including a Q&A on the rooftop of Hummingbird House\, 60 Curwen Terrace\, Chermside QLD 4032. \nDon’t Miss Out: Limited Spots Available! Secure Your Place Now! \n‘Live the life you please’ will change the way you think about the last chapter of life as it aims to improve awareness about palliative care\, advocate for increased access to essential palliative care and related health care services for all Australians and help to start important conversations about living the life you please until the very end. Told by medical professionals\, patients and their families\, it is an intimate portrait of the end-of-life experience and makes profound observations about life\, death and what happens in between. \nLive the life you please boasts a treasure trove of incredible stories captured all around Australia\, from cities and regional centres to remote communities. It will make you smile\, laugh\, laugh harder and occasionally shed a tear as it shares the stories of a diverse range of Australians experiencing their last chapter. \nStories include Australians of all ages\, different stages of disease and a variety of geographical locations\, cultural\, socio-economic and personal circumstances. \nFREE EVENT \nPopcorn and refreshments included \nBring your own blankets and wrap up warm! \nWatch the trailer here >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq5zqgztAeg
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/free-event-dying-to-know-day-film-screening-8-august-2024/
LOCATION:Hummingbird\, Curwen Terrace\, Chermside\, QLD\, 4032\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Workplace Forum
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nDo you know what to do or what to say if your employee tells you that their loved one has just died? Do you know what to do or what to say if your colleague experiences the death of a client? Did you know that most people in the workforce spend more time with their colleagues than their families and friends? \nHow our workplace community responds when times are difficult can radically shift a person’s relationship to their workplace. \nResearch has shown that compassionate workplace cultures can make a positive contribution by increasing morale\, supporting employee retention\, reducing absences and increasing productivity. \nJoin us in exploring how we can build compassionate workplaces across the northern Sydney region. Join us in this exciting and skills development workshop for insightful discussions on building friendships and strengthening communities.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-workplace-forum/
LOCATION:Dee Why RSL\, Pittwater Road\, Dee Why\, Northern Beaches Council\, 2099\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250220T180000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring stories on life and death: A special night to launch the Compassionate Connector program
DESCRIPTION:Dying is all around us\, all the time. \nEvery three minutes\, someone in Australia dies. And with every passing moment\, there’s an opportunity for more connection\, love\, and resolution. \nThere has never been a more urgent time to address the state of death and dying in Australia. Our nation needs a community-led\, compassionate approach to end-of-life care—one that fosters social cohesion and empowers us to navigate these profound moments together. \nWe invite you to a transformative storytelling event:\nInspiring Stories on Life and Death: A Special Evening to Launch the Compassionate Connector Program \nStep into the shoes of six courageous individuals as they share raw\, personal stories exploring the theme of connection. Their voices will spark vital conversations\, dismantle barriers\, and inspire change on topics of grief\, caregiving\, and the enduring power of love. \nWith the right support\, education\, tools\, and human connection\, communities can come together to face the realities of death and dying with strength and compassion. \nBe part of this important evening as we launch the Compassionate Connector Program—  a distinct form of volunteering to help grow people’s social networks as they navigate illness and personal loss. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday 20 February 2025\nTime: Arrive by 6.00pm for complimentary refreshments and mingling. Secure your seats by 6:40pm\, storytelling begins at 6:45pm sharp.\nVenue: Harbord Diggers\, 88 Evans St\, Freshwater NSW 2096\nAudience: 18+\nTickets: $25 per person\n\n  \n\n  \nStorytelling by:  \nPURPOSE FROM TRAGEDY – Terence Kwan \nHow do you respond to the news that members of your family\, including three young children\, have been the victims of a terrible murder suicide? Terence’s story takes you through the circumstances of this horrific tragedy\, the events leading up to it\, how it impacted family and community\, and how it galvanised and provided direction for his sense of social purpose and contribution. \nPINK SLIP TO DEATH – Danni Petkovic \nCan the deepest most pivotal connections occur in the unlikeliest of places?\nAn unwanted meeting with a tough burly country mechanic would change her life forever. His generosity and care would lead Danni to compassionate connectors and carers for her younger brother who faced terminal brain cancer. Ultimately changing her life’s trajectory leading to her campaigning for death literacy through Dying to Know and creating an end-of-life doula service. \nNOT DEAD YET – Jean Paul Bell \nSince 1996 Jean Paul has worked as a clown doctor around seriously ill and dying people\, some young and others at the end of a long life. Working in aged and palliative care\, he has brought humour into serious environments. He learned to read the room\, for some\, laughter was ideal! He is often at his best when the situation is at its worst. As are children who can cut to the chase when the end is nigh. \nMY CONNECTION – A THREE BODY PROBLEM – John Milham \nAs life events and objects unfold\, orbit and create chaos\, trauma and distress\, it is only by letting go of everything he has understood to that point\, he is able to embrace the infinite solutions offered in the 3 body problem he found himself caught in\, and with those infinite solutions opening up new worlds\, John is able to unlock new connection\, and so bring the loss and suffering to some meaning. By laying bare 3 life changing moments\, John shares the learning he found to allow connection to his purpose\, his truth and his freedom. \nMOMENTS OF CONNECTIONS – Helen Nippard \nHelen lives with her extended family on the Northern Beaches and is an active volunteer member with Proveda since 2018. Helen’s story and reflections of end of life moments inspires and takes us on a journey of appreciation of what connection brings. Throughout her story\, you can hear how these experiences are connected\, within and between us. \n\nThe evening includes: \n\nThought-provoking storytelling co-hosted by Monica Rosenfeld\, Co-Founder of Stories that Stir™.\nLight refreshments and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees and speakers.\nUplifting moments of shared laughter alongside profound reflections.\n\n“In moments of death\, the gathering of family and friends becomes a crucible for profound learning and growth. It’s through these shared experiences that communities find strength\, forge unbreakable bonds\, and discover the true essence of humanity.” — Jessie Williams \nPlease note that story content will touch on sensitive topics such as death\, grief\, and loss. However\, we promise moments of lightness and laughter to balance the depth of the evening. \nJoin us for this inspiring event and help create a future where communities reclaim their rightful role in caring for one another through life’s most challenging transitions. \nThis event is to celebrate the launch of the Compassionate Connector program which is a 3 year translational pilot jointly funded by the Northern Sydney Health Network and The Wicking Trust. \nSecure your seat now to be part of this transformative evening – spaces are limited!   Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/inspiring-stories-on-life-and-death-a-special-night-to-launch-the-compassionate-connector-program/
LOCATION:88 Evans St\, Freshwater NSW 2096\, Evans Street 88\, Freshwater\, NSW\, 2096\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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SUMMARY:Improve the End – Building Your Support System as Friendships Diminish
DESCRIPTION:As we age\, time spent with friends and family often diminishes due to increased frailty\, moving\, or loss. Combined with the discomfort many feel in asking for or accepting help\, this can lead to more time spent alone than we might desire. \nThis workshop will guide you in reflecting on how to actively build your personal networks and connect to the resources you need. You’ll also explore the concept of ‘Death Literacy’ and discover ways to enhance yours (don’t worry\, we’ll keep it lighthearted!). \nAdditionally\, you’ll learn about the new Compassionate Connector Program and how you can participate\, either as a recipient or a volunteer.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/improve-the-end-building-your-support-system-as-friendships-diminish/
LOCATION:Montgomery Theatre\, Endeavour Drive\, Narrabeen\, NSW\, 2101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Belong Club,Compassionate Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T180000
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Connector Training - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Compassionate Connector Program is a unique program that connects volunteers – Connectors – with people in the community who are over 65 living with life changing illness. As a connector you will emotionally support and help build social networks with your person\, as well as family and friends around them. This is a little different to traditional volunteering\, as an essential part of your support is to find additional supports in the persons community. This can be connecting with a neighbour\, helping connect with formal services\, or arranging for help in the persons existing network with everyday tasks like getting to appointments etc.   \nBecause of the unique character of this volunteering program\, in order to become a Connector\, the first step is to participate in our very enjoyable quality training before we match you with a participant. This training is complimentary and helps prepare you for the Connector experience. Importantly\, it also allows you to meet others like-minded and is the start of the ongoing support Proveda offers throughout your Connector experience.   \n  \nWhen: Tuesday 18th March (6pm-9pm) – Wednesday 19th March (9am – 4.30pm) \nWhere: Seaforth Village Community Centre\, 550 Sydney Road\, Seaforth \n  \nWhat previous participants say  \n“Thoroughly enjoyed the day. The trainer was wonderful. She held the room well\, provided a safe and nurturing environment giving everyone a voice to share.”  – Simon \n“The content was very relevant. The pace was good. And the environment was respectful and supported.”  – Daniela  \n“Loved the way the facilitator could allow discussion to flow even if it meant changing the schedule.”  – Helen
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-connector-training-march/
LOCATION:Seaforth Village Community Centre\, 550 Sydney Road\, Seaforth\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: The Power of Social Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. On 5th May we meet for our first casual conversation of ten. Our first topic will be the power of social connection. We will explore the impact of loneliness and how small acts of connection can transform a community. \nWhen: 1st Monday of each month commencing 5 May 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Connector Training - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Compassionate Connector Program is a unique program that connects volunteers – Connectors – with people in the community who are over 65 living with life changing illness. As a connector you will emotionally support and help build social networks with your person\, as well as family and friends around them. This is a little different to traditional volunteering\, as an essential part of your support is to find additional supports in the persons community. This can be connecting with a neighbour\, helping connect with formal services\, or arranging for help in the persons existing network with everyday tasks like getting to appointments etc.   \nBecause of the unique character of this volunteering program\, in order to become a Connector\, the first step is to participate in our very enjoyable quality training before we match you with a participant. This training is complimentary and helps prepare you for the Connector experience. Importantly\, it also allows you to meet others like-minded and is the start of the ongoing support Proveda offers throughout your Connector experience.   \n  \nWhen: Friday 30th May (6pm-9pm) – Saturday 31st May (9am – 4.30pm) \nWhere:  Harbord Diggers (Curl Curl Room)\, 88 Evans St\, Freshwater NSW \n  \nWhat previous participants say  \n“Thoroughly enjoyed the day. The trainer was wonderful. She held the room well\, provided a safe and nurturing environment giving everyone a voice to share.”  – Simon \n“The content was very relevant. The pace was good. And the environment was respectful and supported.”  – Daniela  \n“Loved the way the facilitator could allow discussion to flow even if it meant changing the schedule.”  – Helen 
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-connector-training-may/
LOCATION:Harbord Diggers\, 88 Evans Street\, Freshwater\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250430T052235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T052637Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: Kindness in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. On the 2nd of June we meet for our second casual conversation of ten. Our topic is Kindness in Action. We will explore kindness around us and how small acts of kindness can transform a community. \nWhen: Monday 2 June 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-kindness-in-action/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
GEO:-33.7685668;151.2655774
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250707T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250430T065432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T012100Z
UID:10005924-1751895000-1751902200@proveda.com.au
SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: Navigating Life's Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our third casual conversation of ten. Our topic is navigating life’s challenges. We will explore how we support one another within our community as we face aging\, illness\, grief\, or major life changes. \nWhen: Monday 7 July 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-navigating-lifes-challenges/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
GEO:-33.7685668;151.2655774
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250407T071314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T014905Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Connector Training - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Compassionate Connector Program is a unique program that connects volunteers – Connectors – with people in the community who are over 65 living with life changing illness. As a connector you will emotionally support and help build social networks with your person\, as well as family and friends around them. This is a little different to traditional volunteering\, as an essential part of your support is to find additional supports in the persons community. This can be connecting with a neighbour\, helping connect with formal services\, or arranging for help in the persons existing network with everyday tasks like getting to appointments etc.   \nBecause of the unique character of this volunteering program\, in order to become a Connector\, the first step is to participate in our very enjoyable quality training before we match you with a participant. This training is complimentary and helps prepare you for the Connector experience. Importantly\, it also allows you to meet others like-minded and is the start of the ongoing support Proveda offers throughout your Connector experience.   \n  \nWhen: Tuesday 29th July (6pm-9pm) – Wednesday\, 30th July (9am – 4.30pm) \nWhere:  Newport Community Centre\, 11-13 The Boulevard\, Newport \n\n  \nWhat previous participants say  \n“Thoroughly enjoyed the day. The trainer was wonderful. She held the room well\, provided a safe and nurturing environment giving everyone a voice to share.”  – Simon \n“The content was very relevant. The pace was good. And the environment was respectful and supported.”  – Daniela  \n“Loved the way the facilitator could allow discussion to flow even if it meant changing the schedule.”  – Helen 
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-connector-training-july-2025/
LOCATION:Newport Community Centre\, The Boulevarde\, Newport\, Northern Beaches Council\, 2106\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
GEO:-33.6571377;151.3193348
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250804T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250430T070302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T070405Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: Creating Age Friendly Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fourth casual conversation of ten. Our topic is creating age friendly communities. We will explore what makes a community truly age friendly and reflect on challenges and opportunities to living well post retirement. \nWhen: Monday 4 August 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-creating-age-friendly-communities/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
GEO:-33.7685668;151.2655774
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250702T022618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T035633Z
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SUMMARY:Who’s Got Your Back? Joining Community Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Dying to Know Day to open up conversations about living\, dying and everything in between. A chance to connect\, reflect and empower. \n\nBring a friend\, share your story\, and help build a caring community. \nTopics Covered:\n• Introduction to Compassionate Communities\nLearn about the global movement encouraging communities to support each other through serious illness\, death\, and grief\n• Creating Connection Within Your Community\nExplore ways to build stronger\, more compassionate neighbourhoods.\n• Caregiving and Support\nDiscover how other communities offer support to those in need.\n• Activity: What Do I Want to Do Before I Die?\nReflect on personal goals and aspirations\n• If You Lose Your Voice\, Who Will Speak for You?\nUnderstand the importance of appointing a substitute decision-maker. \nFREE Supper included. \nThe City of Kalamunda welcomes all abilities and champions inclusion. To discuss your individual needs\, please email socialinclusion@kalamunda.wa.gov.au or phone 9257 9958.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/whos-got-your-back-joining-community-together/
LOCATION:Lesmurdie Baptist Church\, Varley Street\, Lesmurdie\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kalamunda Compassionate Communities%2C supported by the City of Kalamunda":MAILTO:socialinclusion@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
GEO:-32.0097502;116.0444827
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250715T040012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T040332Z
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SUMMARY:Before You Go - A Gold Coast Dying to Know Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Before You Go: A Gold Coast Dying to Know Day Community Gathering\nLet’s talk about the one thing we all share…\nLife. Death. Grief. And everything in between.\nNow in its third year\, this FREE community event brings together creativity\, culture\, and compassion for a meaningful day of connection and reflection. This years gathering features:\n✨Embodied Practices\n✨ Art-making + Interactive Spaces\n✨ Human Library with powerful storytellers\n✨ Panel on End-of-Life Rituals with speakers from Sikh\, Māori\, Buddhist & Aboriginal perspectives\n✨ Hosted by the fabulous Dr Jo Doran – bringing humour and heart to the day\n✨ Family-friendly with free face painting for kids\nYou’ll be invited to share one end-of-life wish that no one knows — because if nobody knows\, they never will.\nLet’s become more comfortable with the uncomfortable.\nBecause while only 53% of Aussies talk about death with loved ones… 100% of us will face it.\nThis event is brought to you by a passionate working group and supported by:\nCurrumbin RSL | MCCGC | Karuna Hospice | Gold Coast Health | Gold Coast PHN | Dovida | Volunteering QLD | Before & After Life | Kindness Company\n📌 Share with a friend who should come.\n📩 Register now to save your spot. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/before-you-go-a-gold-coast-dying-to-know-day-gathering-tickets-1475398299029?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/before-you-go-a-gold-coast-dying-to-know-day-gathering/
LOCATION:Currumbin RSL\, 165 Duringan Street\, Currumbin\, City of Gold Coast\, 4223\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kindness Company":MAILTO:harp@kindness.company
GEO:-28.1374457;153.4739445
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250626T000144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T055810Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Free Forum - Mansfield Vic
DESCRIPTION: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: \nRose Sexton – Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula at Northeast Health \nJane Morris – President of Dying with Dignity Victoria \nKatie Lockey – Principal Solicitor at Mel\, Ryan & Glen \nDr Shane Richards – General Practitioner at Central General Practice \nWhile 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. \nInvitations 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. \nThis 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. \nAfternoon 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.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/advance-care-planning-free-forum-mansfield-vic/
LOCATION:DELATITE HOTEL MANSFIELD\, High Street\, Mansfield\, VIC\, 3722\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gentle Transitions Advocacy and Support":MAILTO:bnbh2020@gmail.com
GEO:-37.0515931;146.0877705
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250901T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250430T071004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T071004Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: The things we don't talk about
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fifth casual conversation of ten. Our topic this month is The things we don’t talk about. We will explore how to have open and supportive conversations – even around the topic of death and dying which we often shy away from. How can we help encourage compassionate conversations when they are needed? \n  \nwhat makes a community truly age friendly and reflect on challenges and opportunities to living well post retirement. \nWhen: Monday 1 September 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-the-things-we-do-not-talk-about/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250926T013219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T013219Z
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SUMMARY:Momento Mori Art Workshop with Emmie Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Join community arts practitioner and founder of Wild Learning Emmie Murphy\, for a hands-on creative exploration of impermanence\, legacy\, and life’s meaning.\n\n\nYou’ll create a personal collage artwork and contribute to the decoration of a Daisybox cardboard casket- a symbolic act of collective care and reflection. No art experience needed — just curiosity and heart!\nMomento Mori Art Workshop is part of the Creative Conversations on Death & Dying for LBTIQ+ and Allies series.\n\n\nWhere & When: Sunday 12 October 10am-11:30am\, East Sydney Community Arts Centre\, Darlinghurst.\n\n\nBook your ticket now and find out more about what else is happening at Creative Conversations on Death &Dying for LGBTIQ+\n\n\nhttps://tinyurl.com/mrh8j2ze\n\n\nIf cost is an issue message us to discuss.\n\n\nBrought to you with the support of City of Sydney and Dying to Know.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/momento-mori-art-workshop-with-emmie-murphy/
LOCATION:East Sydney Community and Arts Centre\, 40 Burton Street\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cark It Cafe":MAILTO:carkitcafe@gmail.com
GEO:-33.878404;151.2161779
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251012T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250926T010323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T010323Z
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SUMMARY:Momento Mori Poetry Slam with Pixie Willo
DESCRIPTION:Write your own eulogy\, honour someone you’ve loved and lost\, or explore what it means to face endings with openness.\n\n\nJoin Pixie Willo for Memento Mori Poetry Slam Workshop! Facilitated by queer poet and creative arts therapist Pixie Willo from Pixie Willo Ceative Therapies\, this writing and performance workshop invites you to transform your reflections on death and grief into powerful slam poetry.\n\n\nYou’ll have the option to share your piece in a supportive space — and with consent\, your words can become part of the collaborative Daisybox casket installation.\n\n\nBook your ticket and see what else is happening on the day as part of Creative Conversations on Death & Dying for LGBTIQ+ – if cost is an issue contact us to discuss.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/momento-mori-poetry-slam-with-pixie-willo/
LOCATION:East Sydney Community and Arts Centre\, 40 Burton Street\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cark It Cafe":MAILTO:carkitcafe@gmail.com
GEO:-33.878404;151.2161779
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250430T071505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T071529Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: Building intergenerational connections
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fifth casual conversation of ten. Our topic this month is Building Intergenerational Connections. We will explore what can we learn from people of different generations in our community and how we can encourage these relationships. \nWhen: Monday 13 October 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-building-intergenerational-connections/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Proveda - Compassionate Connector Program":MAILTO:connectorprogram@proveda.com.au
GEO:-33.7685668;151.2655774
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20250924T035257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T035257Z
UID:10006235-1760461200-1760468400@proveda.com.au
SUMMARY:Death over Drinks
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to our inaugural Death over Drinks\, hosted by Newcastle Compassionate Community and supported by Dying to Know\,  \nthis will be an evening of community\, connection and conversation.  \nTogether\, we’ll share food\, stories\, and bite-sized talks that open up honest conversations about dying\, death\, and grief. \nYou’ll be greeted with a welcome drink of your choice\, and fresh hot pizza in a relaxed and welcoming space\, allowing you to comfortably connect. \nWe’ll have activities to get you thinking and talking and hear from experienced industry providers sharing how they can help\, \nwhat’s available and where to start\, along with personal stories\, shining a light on loss and family led vigils and memorials. \nWe’ll end the night with a ‘you can’t ask that’ segment. \nJoin our collective of end-of-life professionals\, educators\, and community members who believe these conversations belong in everyday life. \nOur aim is to create safe\, compassionate spaces to learn\, connect\, and prepare. \nNumbers are limited\, book early \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/death-over-drinks \n  \nWe’re not here to whisper about death  \nWe’re here to yell about life\, so let’s start the awkward conversation we’re all avoiding  \n(but probably shouldn’t)
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/death-over-drinks/
LOCATION:GrainFed Brewing Company\, 52 Young Road\, New Lambton\, New South Wales\, 2305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Compassionate Community":MAILTO:newcompassionatecommunity@gmail.com
GEO:-32.9155606;151.7198694
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251103T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
CREATED:20251007T010916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T010916Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: Supporting caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fifth casual conversation of ten. Our topic this month is Supporting Caregivers. We will share our experiences and reflections on what it is like to be a caregiver and what caregivers need. \nWhen: Monday 3 November 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-supporting-caregivers/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251201T153000
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations Series: Less stuff\, more meaning
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations will be held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fifth casual conversation of ten. Our topic this month is Less stuff – more meaning. We will share our thoughts on stuff\, both material things and the more intangible valuables we possess. What do we want to leave behind and what do we want to pass on? \nWhen: Monday 1 December 2025 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about.
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-less-stuff-more-meaning/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T194211
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Compassionate Conversations Series: Grief\, loss and healing together
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nJoin the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations are held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fifth casual conversation of ten. Our topic this month is Grief\, loss and healing together. We will talk about how we grieve and how we can help create spaces that makes grieving easier amongst us. \nWhen: Monday 2 February 2026 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about. \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-grief-and-loss/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260302T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260302T153000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Compassionate Conversations Series: Ageing and the future of compassionate communities
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nJoin the conversation! Let’s talk about living well\, right to the end.\nCompassionate Conversations are held on the first Monday of each month in the Warringah Mall Library. This month we meet for our fifth casual conversation of ten. Our topic this month is ageing – the future of compassionate communities. We share our experiences and thoughts on ageing in our area today – and discuss what we think would help ageing well in the decades to come. \nWhen: Monday 2 March 2026 \nWhere: Warringah Mall Library\, Brookvale – Multifunction Room \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Please join us\, bring a friend and lets start our conversations on the topics that are meaningful as we age. \nWhen we meet\, we have some suggested conversation starters\, however topics will be adjusted to the wishes of those that attend. When you register\, please share if there is anything in particular that you are curious to talk about. \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-conversations-series-ageing-future-of-compassionate-communities/
LOCATION:Warringah Mall Library\, Old Pittwater Road\, Brookvale\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T173000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Compassionate Connector Training - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Compassionate Connector Program is a unique program that connects volunteers – Connectors – with people in the community who are over 65 living with life changing illness. As a connector you will emotionally support and help build social networks with your person\, as well as family and friends around them. This is a little different to traditional volunteering\, as an essential part of your support is to find additional supports in the persons community. This can be connecting with a neighbour\, helping connect with formal services\, or arranging for help in the persons existing network with everyday tasks like getting to appointments etc.   \nBecause of the unique character of this volunteering program\, in order to become a Connector\, the first step is to participate in our very enjoyable quality training before we match you with a participant. This training is complimentary and helps prepare you for the Connector experience. Importantly\, it also allows you to meet others like-minded and is the start of the ongoing support Proveda offers throughout your Connector experience.   \n  \nWhen: Thursday 5th March (10.30AM – 5.30PM) \nWhere:  Hornsby Library \n  \nWhat previous participants say  \n“Thoroughly enjoyed the day. The trainer was wonderful. She held the room well\, provided a safe and nurturing environment giving everyone a voice to share.”  – Simon \n“The content was very relevant. The pace was good. And the environment was respectful and supported.”  – Daniela  \n“Loved the way the facilitator could allow discussion to flow even if it meant changing the schedule.”  – Helen 
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/compassionate-connector-training-march-2026/
LOCATION:Hornsby library\, 28-44 George St\, Hornsby\, NSW\, 2077\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260325T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260325T120000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Caring for each other at end of life
DESCRIPTION:Join the Compassionate Connector Program!\nDuring 2026 we will be rolling out a unique end of life volunteer program in the Hornsby area. We are one year into the Program with some volunteers (called Compassionate Connectors) already on the Northern Beaches. The program builds on a model from Western Australia with promising evidence of its’ benefits. \nJoin this interactive information session to find out more about this Program that helps us live at home\, well connected and in our communities for longer. \nIn this session\, we will also introduce the concept Compassionate Communities and ask ourselves questions such as: \n\nHow important is it to care for one another as we get older?\nHow can social and informal support better compliment medical care?\nIs it rewarding to be helpful?\nWhat is each one of our roles in this and how would you like to be involved?\n\nThis session is for anyone interested in having a conversation about things that support us to live well in the end. There is no pressure to join the Program. \nWhen: Wednesday February 18th 2026\, 10.30AM – Noon \nWhere: Hornsby Library \nWhen we are socially connected\, we are happier\, physically healthier and live longer. Come along\, bring a friend and lets start the conversation on this meaningful topic. \nWhen you register\, please share if there is anything in particular you are curious to understand more about. \nUnable to attend on this date? Check out our website for information on additional information sessions and training opportunities: \nhttps://proveda.com.au/our-services/end-of-life/compassionate-communities/compassionate-connector-program/ \nCompassionate Connector Trainings
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/caring-for-each-other-at-end-of-life-2/
LOCATION:Hornsby library\, 28-44 George St\, Hornsby\, NSW\, 2077\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities
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