Presentations and Workshops

Melanie is available to present to your group or facilitate workshops across Melbourne, Victoria. Whether you're part of a community group, healthcare organisation, neighbourhood house, service club or aged care provider, Melanie can deliver gentle, insightful and practical sessions on end-of-life topics.

  • Join a warm and supportive conversation about the importance of planning ahead in a non-judgmental and safe space. This session offers a simple, compassionate introduction to the documents that can help ensure your wishes are known and honored. Whether you're just beginning to think about these topics or looking to feel more prepared, this is a safe space to learn, ask questions, and take the first steps - at your own pace.

    Available for sale on the day will be a comprehensive End of Life Wishes Planning and Wishes Form (not-legally binding). Also available for sale will be a “Keep Calm and Prepare Kit” - a gentle and practical introduction to end-of-life planning.

    Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
    Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
    Location: Vermont South Neighbourhood House, 1 Karobran Drive, Vermont South, VIC 3133
    Cost: $50.00

    Book your place:
    📞 Call (03) 9803 2335 or

    Places are limited.

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Presentations & workshops tailored to your audience

Each session is thoughtfully tailored to suit the needs and interests of your group.

Popular topics include:

  • What does an End-of-Life Doula do?

  • Advance Care Planning: A gentle introduction

  • What Matters Most: Values-based conversations about ageing and dying

  • Supporting families through sudden death

To discuss a tailored presentation or workshop, please contact Melanie or call 0406 622 091.

Previous events:

Melanie has exhibited and presented at a wide range of venues throughout Melbourne, including:

  • Care Expo 2025 – Exhibitor at Care Expo

  • Godfrey Street Community House – Dying to Know Day - come and ask your questions

  • U3A Hawthorn – “What does an End of Life Doula do?”

  • Vermont South Neighbourhood House – Advance Care Plan Workshops

  • BlueCross Livingstone Gardens – “What Matters to You Most” Workshop for residents, families and staff

  • Wheelers Hill Lions Club – Community Presentation

  • Vermont South Library – Public information session on end-of-life planning

🌟 See feedback from past participants on the Testimonials page.

BlueCross Livingstone Gardens - 2024

Outside the U3A Hawthorn in January 2025 - thanks for welcoming me!

Photos from Care Expo 2025:

The Care Expo presented a fabulous opportunity to talk to so many people about services that can be provided to reduce burden and overwhelm!

If you're interested in hosting a workshop or presentation, get in touch with Melanie - she'd love to chat about how she can support your group.