The Shire Death Cafe

10/08/2025

In conjunction with this years campaign called 'Dying to Know' (which is annually on August 8th) there are multiple events held for our community to provide a safe space for people to ask questions about anything to do with the end of life.

For your free ticket to next Tuesday's Death Cafe - a no agenda, no sales, just open conversation gathering - please click on the link below.

Tuesday August 19 2025
From 6pm - 8pm
At The Lodge, Woronora Memorial Park (access via Linden Street) Sutherland

FREE tickets

Death Cafés started in 2011 in the UK. It's a global initiative that has grown more than 19426 Death Cafes in 93 countries since September 2011. People who attend commonly say that being able to speak openly and share experiences in a compassionate environment has been a source of comfort and reassurance that they're not alone. Yes 'death' is a harsh word so we do try to speak in terms that attendees would rather use because we'd rather meet them in their space.

The initiative itself is called Death Café and is growing in popularity across Australia x

We look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shire-death-cafe-tickets-1574601127359?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/05/2025

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Join us for open conversations on building compassionate communities in Sutherland Shire. Learn how to support each other during tough times.

📅 Tuesday 20 May, 10:00am-12:00pm
⏰ Thursday 22 May, 6:30pm-8:30pm
🗺️ Gymea Tradies, Gymea

Book now: go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/CCC

In partnership with NSW Health for Palliative Care Week.

03/12/2024

Tonight's death café was an enlightening gathering, where experiences were shared in an open and non-judgemental space. People came from a wide cross section of our community, so we were able to learn from their stories which varied from person to person. Newcomers felt safe and supported as they spoke from the heart at their first ever death café. We never pressure anyone to talk, and give attendees the option to simply sit and listen. It was our first time to hold our death café at The Lodge, Woronora Memorial Park, which was a beautiful, comfortable environment, and we're so looking forward to future gatherings there.

Photo below doesn't show everyone who attended as we respect their wishes.

02/12/2024

14/11/2024

For your free ticket to tomorrow night's Death Cafe, please click on the link below.

Tuesday December 3, 2024
From 6pm - 8pm
At The Lodge, Woronora Memorial Park (access via Linden Street) Sutherland
FREE tickets

Death Cafés started in 2011 in the UK. It's a global initiative that has grown more than 19426 Death Cafes in 93 countries since September 2011. People who attend commonly say that being able to speak openly and share experiences in a compassionate environment has been a source of comfort and reassurance that they're not alone. Yes 'death' is a harsh word so we do try to speak in terms that attendees would rather use because we'd rather meet them in their space. The initiative itself is called Death Café and is growing in popularity across Australia x

We look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-shire-death-cafe-88778579143

01/11/2024

For anyone interested in watching The ABCs 730pm Report shown a few weeks ago, that touches on Death Cafes, please see the link here: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FOZ1p7YYP44I%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0E5AVc34gu-YA-JAMezRND5CZYpAK3vUSwTwh5tfFVqmB-IdbO4tiX-xk_aem_1UHtYszwutvgxPpXQvH5BQ&h=AT1kFQqYEk4IhTb7z1VxrhUagzYmI8Zs_I4UOq5cUaSaQ5beLPy1j8_nifV3MzqA4XTLHuBFpXcTAykH0HplnnkOfK1dpRd21E6iMsYQJ0E5RhYwJ2bopH-xj3GcrX-TiQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT01cczeG4GKz5c99-5yL7lxpk6sWN0ITWruf3oQdrMhVQ5bzaq9O6UgYmWtQDF99xJssZPiAe9OltTqOphEyeDh6-VkkNeUEE9XVsGtkPmGdeCosK2STzaIdlwKgn2bDtHFNJWUt_gu9Uoqszw0w6z0yDiNwXskEH_VqwxHUiuLMgQlRv3InXNkkzdwFoqjNDLIz5dmzUjD2jdqfTTGpqrp5wE

It's one of life's inevitabilities yet so many people are uncomfortable talking about It.Death can happen when you least expect it — but as 7.30’s Tom Hartle...

31/10/2024

Good morning everyone,

We are changing the location of the next Death Cafe to a quieter space so people can freely talk (and be heard). Given the time of year is getting busier, we are also making the next one in the evening to accommodate for more people.

Please indicate if you might attend this free event. Eventbrite tickets will be released soon to manage numbers for space and catering.

The details are:

Date: Tuesday December 3
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Woronora Memorial Park located in The Lodge on Linden Street, Sutherland - with access and parking on Linden Street

Nibbles will be provided

Send a message to learn more

12/09/2024

Today was another highly enriching conversation shared by all the attendees (not all pictured) at the Death Cafe in Cronulla. We all continue to learn such valuable insights around end of life matters.

There will be another in October ✨