Media mentions, awards and collaborations

Sir John Monash Awards

Melanie was deeply honoured to be nominated for a Sir John Monash Leadership Award in 2025. The Sir John Monash Awards celebrate “people who lead with heart, who give selflessly, who make others feel seen, supported and valued and make Monash a vibrant, compassionate, and connected community” - reference: Sir John Monash Awards site.

Melanie was very proud and humbled to receive a Sir John Monash Awards Certificate of Recognition and a lapel pin. Below are photos of these, along with a photo of Melanie holding the agenda for the evening ceremony, which was held at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University Clayton Campus, Victoria.

Information on the award winners for 2025 can be found here.

“Leave a Legacy Livestream”

Jobby Mathew, Founder, LegacyX, recently welcomed Melanie from The Practical Doula as a guest on his “Leave a Legacy Livestream”. Our discussion was “Helping individuals and families navigate life’s final chapters with peace, clarity and dignity”.

Watch the 30-minute interview here or by clicking on one of the images below. Details about the LegacyX Academy can be found here.

“Death Coach” video documentary

David, a student at the University of Melbourne, bravely approached Melanie at The Care Expo in Melbourne. David asked Melanie if she would welcome the opportunity to be the subject of a four-minute documentary which he and a team of his fellow students were about to start creating. Melanie was delighted with this opportunity and has now received the documentary to share with the world.

The full documentary, “Death Coach”, is 4:17 minutes long and is available here. A few shorter videos have been created and can be viewed by clicking on the links below.