Dying to Know Day (DTKD) is a public health campaign in Australia held annually on 8 August. It focuses on empowering individuals to be self-advocates for their own end-of-life planning, encouraging open conversations, and reducing the stigma associated with discussing death, dying, and grief.

This year’s Dying to Know Day theme, “Nobody Knows,” invites us to speak openly about our end-of-life wishes — a true gift that spares loved ones from uncertainty and stress later.

Join The Practical Doula, Melanie Cookes, at Vermont South Neighbourhood House for a relaxed morning tea with conversation, reflection and sharing as part of Dying to Know Day 2025.

Enjoy morning tea, bring your questions, stories or fears, or share something that symbolises what you’d like your own end-of-life to look like.

All welcome – no need to register.

Date: Friday 08 August 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Vermont South Neighbourhood House, 1 Karobran Drive, Vermont South VIC 3133
Cost: Gold coin donation optional

No need to book - everyone welcome.

Dying to Know Day (DTKD) is a public health campaign in Australia held annually on 8 August. It focuses on empowering individuals to be self-advocates for their own end-of-life planning, encouraging open conversations, and reducing the stigma associated with discussing death, dying, and grief.

This year’s Dying to Know Day theme, “Nobody Knows,” invites us to speak openly about our end-of-life wishes — a true gift that spares loved ones from uncertainty and stress later.

Join The Practical Doula, Melanie Cookes, at Godfrey Street Community Centre, for relaxed conversation, reflection and sharing as part of Dying to Know Day 2025.

Enjoy afternoon tea, bring your questions, stories or fears, or share something that symbolises what you’d like your own end-of-life to look like.

Date: Friday 08 August 2025
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Godfrey Street Community House, 9 Godfrey Street, Bentleigh VIC 3204
Cost: Gold coin donation optional

No need to book - everyone welcome.

Come and visit The Practical Doula at the Care Expo in Melbourne - Melanie would love to see you there!

Obtain your FREE ticket here.

Along with The Practical Doula, there will be approximately 150 other exhibitors from aged care, disability and in-home support through to education, mobility, mental health, social and recreational services.

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.

Optional: Also available for sale on the day will be a comprehensive End of Life Wishes Planning and Wishes Form (not-legally binding).

Date: Friday 28 August 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
🌐 Book online at www.vsnh.org.au

Places are limited.

This session offers a simple, compassionate introduction to end of life documents including an Advance Care Directive, which provides instructions for your Medical Team and instructions for your loved ones (in the event you are unable to communicate for yourself) and how to appoint a Medical Treatment Decision Maker. This is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions in a safe space.

Note: This is a not a grief support or counselling session.

Date: Thursday 04 September 2025
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Kerrie Road Neighbourhood House, 36 Kincumber Drive, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Cost: Gold coin donation for morning tea.

Book your place:
📞 Call (03) 9887 6226
🌐 Book online at www.knh.org.au

Places are limited.

Come and join us for a cuppa and cake in a space where you CAN talk (or just listen) about whatever is on your mind about death, dying and life. Death Cafes aim to increase awareness around death to help people make the most of their finite lives, with no agenda.

Note: This is a not a grief support or counselling session.

Date: Friday 05 September 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Selby Community House, 1 Minak Road, Selby VIC 3159
Cost: Gold coin donation for morning tea.

Book your place:
📞 Call (03) 9754 2039
🌐 Book online at: www.selbyhouse.org.au

Places are limited.

Join Melanie for 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 honoured.

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.

Optional: Also available for sale on the day will be a comprehensive End of Life Wishes Planning and Wishes Form (not-legally binding).

Date: Thursday 11 September 2025
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Godfrey Street Community House, Bentleigh VIC 3204
Cost: $40.00 (morning tea provided)

Book your place:
Phone: (03) 9557 9037 or
Email: admin@godfreystreet.org