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SUMMARY:Newcastle Compassionate Community Stall at Lake Macquarie 2026 Living Smart Festival
DESCRIPTION:Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People\, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events. Its mission is to encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices. Now in its 15th year\, Lake Macquarie’s largest free community event is on Saturday 19 September at Speers Point Park. This flagship event attracts more than 15\,000 attendees to our region. \nThe festival’s relaxed vibe encourages visitors to engage with local artists\, enjoy local produce from a variety of food trucks and take part in community-led activities. \nWe are so pleased to be invited back again this year to share our Compassionate Community social movement encouraging and engaging communities to think about how care is provided to people who are dying\, while increasing death literacy and helping others Start a Conversation about death\, dying and grief. \nThis year\, you’ll find us in the Community Section. \nOur first Death Cafe of the day is scheduled for 10:30am\, additionally\, all our partners are invited to drop in and join in with the many wonderful conversation’s we know will be happening. \nA beautiful sunny day is forecast\, what better way to spend the day\, by the lake\, with a light breeze\, surrounded by Living Smart minded people\, we can’t wait!
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LOCATION:Speers Point Park\, Lake Macquarie\, NSW\, Lake Macquarie\, New South Wales\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Communities,Dying To Know Day
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SUMMARY:Death over Drinks February 17th in Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Death over Drinks is BACK for 2026 \n\nWe’re kicking off the year at Grainfed Brewing Company with more of the honest\, real conversations you’ve come to love. This February\, we are privileged to be joined by three incredible local voices: Jeanette Lacey\, Viv Allanson\, and John Ward.\n\n\n\n\n\nOur speakers bring decades of experience in end-of-life care and community support\, and they aren’t afraid to dive into the “You Can’t Ask That” segment. Whether you have a question about the logistics of care or just want to hear how these experts navigate the “awkward” stuff with humor and heart\, this is your night.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 17th Feb \nSpeakers: Jeanette Lacey\, Viv Allanson\, and John Ward (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nThe Goods: $20 covers your entry\, housemade pizza\, and a welcome drink.\n\n\n\n\n\n Converge with your community—Get tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/feb26-death-over-drinks\n\n 
URL:https://proveda.com.au/event/death-over-drinks-february-17th-in-newcastle/
LOCATION:GrainFed Brewing Company\, 52 Young Road\, New Lambton\, New South Wales\, 2305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:10 Things to Know Before You Go,Dying To Know Day,End of Life
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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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