Dying to Know

Last week I went along to the Launch of Dying to Know Day, an initiative of The Groundswell Project, whose aim is to encourage all Australians to develop new knowledge and attitudes about how to deal with death and bereavement and support each other at the end of life.

Dying to Know Day is an annual day of action dedicated to bringing to life conversations and community actions around death and dying. The inaugural Dying to Know Day is August 8th, 2013 and there is a wide range of community activities arranged around the country.

Dying to Know Day seeks to break the silence around death and dying and stimulate a discussion that genuinely connects people on the most profound level, not as experts, but as people with the same dreams, hopes, fears and concerns.

I am hosting a free afternoon tea at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16-18 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli, from 1.45 till 3pm with Fran Taylor-Marshall. We aim to bring a unique blend of practical solutions, personal support and guidance to the realm of death and dying. Join us in this conversation from an engaging, creative and loving approach to what will be the final hour of our lives.

Call me, Gerry O’Sullivan, on 0412 392 420 to let us know you are coming.

You may like to start thinking about dying by visiting this blog by Kerrie Noonan of The Groundswell Project where she discusses the ten facts of death that everyone should know.

What does this topic bring for you? Does it make you anxious, or does it feel liberating? What choices do you want to make and have you discussed these with your loved ones?