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What happens when a child wants to talk about death?

August 10, 2022 by Margaret Rice

This article was updated on August 3, 2022. In Debbie Pepin’s case (pictured) the adults got her into trouble for wanting to talk about death. Debbie who lives in Austin, Texas, USA is a speaker, writer, entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for talking openly about and making plans for the one certainty … Read more

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Four planning steps – sounds complicated but they’re not.

February 19, 2022February 25, 2020 by Margaret Rice

Join us at North Sydney Rotary on March 5

We had a great discussion about the things you need to do to be well- organised in the event of your demise, at the North Sydney Rotary lunchtime meeting, from 1pm March 5, 2020. The organisers said we had a ‘full house’ with every member attending. The following list might … Read more

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Our first hubbub of 2020 was at Waverton.

February 13, 2022January 22, 2020 by Margaret Rice

The Waverley Hub spreads good cheer with carolling at Waverton Station, Christmas 2019.

‘Come and listen to Margaret at our next Waverton Hub Speakers’ Presentation: 2pm at the Waverton Uniting church hall, 75 Bay Rd Waverton Tuesday 4 February. No need to book – free entry – all invited.’

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Spotlight on the ‘Good Death, Good Life’ expo, Brisbane.

February 13, 2022November 30, 2019 by Margaret Rice

Gillian Hall and Margaret Rice at Avid Reader Bookstore West End Brisbane

A shout out about the Good Life Good Death Expo being held in Brisbane, tomorrow December 1, 2019. Its promotion says: “No taboos, embracing all of life” which makes it a perfect project to share through Good Grief. The people behind the expo are ‘Compassionate Communities’. This is: “A global … Read more

Categories All Posts, Connection Tags Find communities organisations and support in Australia, helping each other cope with death, let's start a conversation, Let's talk, sharing our experiences., talking about death

Talk to action in Singleton

February 13, 2022November 15, 2019 by Margaret Rice

A great little gathering in country NSW at Singleton, population nearly 17,000, last Thursday, November 14. The group gathered at the public library to talk about A Good Death but went away bursting with ideas about how to make death better in their own community? (It was very satisfying to … Read more

Breakfast talk with New Way To Stay

February 13, 2022November 15, 2019 by Margaret Rice

At New Way To Stay's Aged Care Professionals Network breakfast, Nov 14, 2019.

Very stimulating to discuss end of life questions with an audience made up of those who provide services for the aged. We were at a networking breakfast meeting organised by Louise Mace, managing director of New Way To Stay, held on Thursday, November 14. The talk zeroed in on the … Read more

We love to chat – but all our talks are on hold for now.

February 13, 2022November 8, 2019 by Margaret Rice

Due to the risks posed by Covid-19, Good Grief! will no longer be conducting live events. I’ve enjoyed our talks – large and small. But we need to keep ourselves and others safe. So instead, we’ve come up with some exciting alternatives. The first Good Grief! newsletter came out on … Read more

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We discussed planning documents – at Paperchain Bookshop.

February 13, 2022October 24, 2019 by Margaret Rice

Margaret Rice will speak at Paperchain, Manuka, 23 October, 2019.

If you would like to attend this free event, for catering purposes, please RSVP to Paperchain at : http://books@PaperchainBookstore.com.au or phone Paperchain on 02 6295 6723.

We talked – at Paddington Library

February 13, 2022October 14, 2019 by Margaret Rice

Let's talk about A Good Death at Paddington Library

Writers and Readers: A Good Death with Margaret Rice A lovely group of about 20 tonight (Thursday 17 October 2019), all keen to share ways to improve the way we die. Which led to many questions, among them the following: How do I ensure I get access to the right … Read more