Death Chat Geelong

20/09/2025

A heartfelt sharing of this man's reflections on a simple life in later years and thoughts about his after life memorial.
Many topics we have discussed at our chats, including decluttering and resting places.
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Support us in creating more films like this : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife Thank you. Justine & Michael 💚To live simply is not about giving thin...

09/09/2025

Just a little reminder of our Death Chat Cafe tomorrow, Wednesday 10th September at 10am Brioche Cafe Newtown.
All welcome.
We have an open forum to talk about Death and Dying in an intimate and private place.
Bring questions and a sense of humour and we will offer support and advice from qualified attendees.

See you then.
Phone Martine for enquiries, 0411727930 no need to RSVP.

07/08/2025

Today is Dying To Know Day.
Dying to know day is an annual campaign that brings to life conversations and community action around death, dying and bereavement.

Dying to know day is held across the month of August and the 8th is a signature date.

Join us at our next Death Chat Cafe Wednesday 13th August to celebrate at Cafe Brioche Newtown Geelong.

Phone Martine 0411727930 for bookings. 💜

Thanks to Gabby at The Hospice Heart for photo and words. 💗

29/07/2025

Very honoured to attend again the annual fund-raising and awareness breakfast for Hope Bereavement Care early this morning (it was still dark).

Hope Bereavement Care is a not-for-profit organisation in Geelong, offering information, support and counselling to anyone in the region affected by sudden and unexpected death.

A very needed service in times of need.

Thankyou to for donating the catering.

29/06/2025

A beautiful home funeral.
Following her end of life plan and wishes.

Teena requested a home vigil so that her family could visit to say goodbye. This video depicts the tender and personal nature of home-based after-death care....

19/06/2025

An interesting conversation with a Hospice nurse who, after becoming a Buddhist Nun, helps others in their end of life journey.

In today's episode, Gen Kelsang Gomlam delves into the profound and often uncharted territory of death and dying. Having worked as a nurse for over 30 years,...

13/06/2025

10/06/2025

A gentle reminder about our monthly Cafe tomorrow, Wednesday 11th June from 10am at Cafe Brioche Newtown.

All welcome to join in, a free event, to converse on anything related to Death and Dying in a quiet and private space.

Please note it is not a counselling service but we do have regular attendees who have experience.

If you need professional support, please reach out to resources like:
Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14

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19/05/2025

Hopefully End of Life Doulas will be recognised soon as an important part of home deathcare.

End of life doulas omitted from the Federal Government's new End of Life Pathway say its a missed opportunity.

14/05/2025

We had a very informative Death Chat Cafe this morning at Cafe Brioche Newtown Geelong. Thankyou Kylie for your private room.

We discussed in depth what our own end of life wishes are.

🌸 What and where is your ideal Death space. Some answers, home, hospice or just a comfortable place. With family and close friends around. A cat on the bed (Martine of course).
🌸 Cremation or burial.
🌸 Resting place. Which cemetery, ashes scattered where?
🌸 Funeral. In a Church, on a beach, or no funeral at all. A celebrant or Religious ceremony? Just a wake at a party venue with lots of dancing and music?

We decided at the end we were going to finalise our own wishes to let our loved ones know.

Let us know if you have any plans to share.

Next Cafe is Wednesday 11th June at 10.30am Cafe Brioche Newtown.

All welcome. 💜

07/05/2025

Well done Martine.

Martine Renwick, Newtown’s end of life doula, helps families through loss with comfort, education, and support. Join her Death Chat Café for guidance.

08/04/2025

All welcome to our Easter Death Chat this Wednesday 10am-11.30 at Cafe Brioche Newtown where we have open conversations about death and dying.
Come with questions or just to hear others share knowledge.
Qualified Death Doulas and other specialists in attendance in an intimate and private space.

Looking forward to seeing you.
Enquiries Martine 0411727930.
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