• Dying at Home. De-mystifying dying and reskilling families.

By Professor Davina Porock PhD - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University

Davina is a nurse who has worked in Australia, the UK, and the USA in clinical practice, teaching and research over the past four decades. Davina’s passion is care of the dying and her research focuses on recognising the transitions in dying particularly in the last months and weeks of life, and then in the last days and hours. She has personal and professional experience of caring for a loved one dying at home.

In her presentation, Davina will focus on the last few days and hours of life: overviewing the process of the body shutting down; identifying and understanding the signs of imminent death; and providing strategies and tips on caring in the last days of life at home.

• Green and affordable funerals without Compromising Dignity

By Cara Walker from Walker Family Funerals

Affordable and sustainable funeral options: Explore eco-friendly choices that reflect your values and reduce environmental impact. A brief look at the future of funerals as we discuss what other countries are offering

Memorable memorial ideas: Discover unique ways to honour your legacy and create a meaningful celebration of life.

Financial prudence: Learn how planning ahead can save your family money and what to ask funeral arrangers so you don’t get ripped off.

• End of Life Planning

By Andrea Anthony - Death Doula

Get your death ducks in a row with the right plans put in place. This can ease your mind and take the stress off your family.

• Honouring Short Lives

By Shari Wodzianski - Celebrant and Bereaved Mother

Death does not come only to the elderly, the frail, or the sick. Sometimes, the unimaginable becomes reality — the loss of a child. Shari, a bereaved mother and compassionate celebrant, has dedicated years to supporting families navigating the devastating journey of child loss. Through her lived experience and professional guidance, she helps others find meaning, connection, and healing. In this heartfelt session, Shari will share insights on creating a lasting legacy for a life cut tragically short, coping with the daily ache of grief, and accessing the support networks available to families.

• Joni in the Moon

Joni in the Moon is the musical project of Joni Hogan and Tara, weaving ethereal vocals, layered harmonies, and electronic textures into hypnotic, dreamlike soundscapes. Her music blends ancient soul with modern beats — a mystical journey through emotion, ritual, and the unseen.

Free tea, coffee, biscuits and cake will be served.

• Understanding Voluntary Assisted Dying

By Dying with Dignity WA

Understanding Voluntary Assisted Dying
Presented by Dying with Dignity WA, this informative session will explore the legal, ethical, and emotional aspects of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Western Australia. The talk will explain who is eligible, how the process works, and what safeguards are in place to protect individuals and families. Whether you're seeking clarity for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to understand this important end-of-life option, this session offers compassionate, fact-based guidance in a supportive environment.

DWDWA is an incorporated not-for-profit association, founded in 1984. The members of DWDWA believe that a person who is terminally ill and experiencing intolerable and irremediable pain or suffering should have the right to choose to die, painlessly and with dignity, and that a doctor who has the courage and compassion to help them must be protected by the law. It should be possible for the person’s choice to be expressed while mentally competent or by virtue of an advance health directive.

• Grief - Empty Chair Conversations

By Grief Centre WA

The Grief Centre: We foster connected, compassionate, and grief-aware communities in Western Australia through strong partnerships, bold advocacy, transformative grief education, and client-focused grief care.