About Melanie
Who is Melanie?
Melanie is a compassionate and holistic End-of Life-Doula based in Melbourne, Australia. After years of working in supportive roles and feeling a deep personal calling, she completed the Intensive End of Life Doula Course through Preparing the Way, and now offers non-medical, practical, and emotional support for individuals and families navigating the end of life.
A calling to end of life work
The death of Melanie’s father and a close friend sparked her realisation that people nearing the end of life need an advocate: someone to walk beside them, honour their wishes, and ensure they are supported with dignity and care. That experience led her to this work, driven by the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, empowered, and cared for during life’s final chapter.
Empowering choice, control and capacity
Melanie believes in giving people back their choice, control, and capacity. As an End-of-Life Doula, she listens deeply, provides clear information, and supports people to make decisions that reflect their values, beliefs, and needs. Whether a person wants to plan ahead or is in the final stages of life, Melanie offers a grounded, respectful, and empowering presence.
Who Melanie supports
Melanie provides end of life support to people who are living well and planning ahead, as well as those diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Sometimes she is contacted directly by the person themselves, and other times by a family member, friend, or carer seeking additional support. Her services are flexible, person-centred, and tailored to each individual’s situation.
Values that guide her work
Melanie honours every individual’s journey and the beliefs they hold. She is committed to helping people meet their needs, honour their wishes, and focus on what matters most to them at this stage of life - whether that’s legacy work, meaningful conversations, practical planning, or simply being present.
Affiliations
HELD - Holistic End of Life & Death Care Australia
NDAN - Natural Death Advocacy Network
Dying with Dignity Victoria - Registered Volunteer Witness and Contact Person
Qualifications
Qualified End of Life Doula - trained with "Preparing the Way"
Certificate IV in Community Services
Current Victorian Police Check
Fully insured
