Expert in palliative care Richard Chye talks living. This article was inspired by our survey results asking the question ‘What is your biggest question about dying and what is your biggest fear?’ and is the fourth in a series exploring the concerns you raised. It first appeared in our Good … Read more
This article was updated on May 3, 2023. Everyone’s doing a podcast these days and I for one love them. You can listen to them while walking the dog, in the car or on your daily commute. And let’s face it, listening to the hosts can feel like being with … Read more
This article was updated on April 27, 2023. It discusses death anxiety. Ross and Rachel might be friends, but Professor Ross Menzies and Dr Rachel Menzies are also father and daughter—both psychologists who have authored their third book together, the fascinating Mortals: How the Fear of Death Shaped Human Society. … Read more
Join us at Kirribilli for Understand Death Better. It’s not an easy topic – that’s why we always provide a cup of tea afterwards. But understanding a few basic points, and getting directions about accessing the resources you need will make life a lot easier going forward. Research shows that … Read more
This article was updated on April 25, 2023. We talk about socials to follow for grief support. You’ve read the online comments on your bereavement post, noted the care emojis, the likes and read all the messages. You’ve even shared photos and videos with family and friends. But all that … Read more
This article was updated on April 20, 2023. Road Trauma Support Services Victoria rebrands as Amber Community. by Sandra Moon When newly married Jo Keep heard a knock at the door at 3am she knew something wasn’t right. Her husband Gavin had left for work earlier that night and his … Read more
Watch the video of our interview on Channel 7 below Good Grief! contributor and chef Lyndey Milan shared her recipe for Spiced Apple and Raspberry Slice on Channel 7, on Wednesday when we talked with the hosts of the Morning Show, Larry Emdur and Kylie Gllies, about comforting the grieving. … Read more
This article was updated on April 18, 2023. It discusses how widowed fathers bonded together. by Sandra Moon How do widowers cope with grief? The world as they knew it, with its well-mapped out future of anniversaries, grandchildren, shared parenthood and milestones, has gone. And when the pity, advice and … Read more
This is Good Grief’s second reflection on our consumer survey which asks: What is your biggest question about dying and what is your biggest fear? We’ve had 35 responses until sharing this story now. But the survey is on-going, so we’ll continue to share the results – since it will help … Read more
by Sandra Moon This article was updated on April 11, 2023. It discusses Australian missing persons. Imagine one day your loved one doesn’t return home and as time goes by there is no conclusive evidence that they are dead. According to the Missing Persons Advocacy Network’s Missing Person’s Guide this … Read more
This article was updated on April 10, 2023. It discusses how Billy Connolly deals with the fear of death. Comedian Billy Connolly says he uses comedy as a way of coping with his fear of illness and death. The Glasgow born comic, who is 78, has Parkinson’s disease and prostate … Read more
This article was updated on April 6, 2023. It discusses belief diverse funeral services. By Sandra Moon In Australia, according to the 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the religion with the largest affiliation is Christian with twelve million two hundred thousand people. At just about half that number, … Read more
This article was updated on April 3, 2023. It discusses DIY coffins. By Sandra Moon Are you with me in thinking the funeral industry is incredibly expensive? Does giving choice and power to the dying seem like a good idea? With all this in mind would you, could you build … Read more
This article was updated on March 30, 2023. It discusses ageing and motherhood. Today a nod to all the mothers who have gone. My mother died in 2011. These days I don’t miss her as much but I feel her presence very strongly. The connection is more revealed. I feel … Read more
This article was updated on 24 March, 2023. It discusses the death of my dear brother Julian in a motorbike accident. A conversation with friends took me to a well the other day. We were walking in the Sydney sunshine along Bungaree’s Walkway at Middle Head, a natural pathway with … Read more
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