Workshop Overview

 Life Transitions, End-of-Life Planning & Vigil Support

This workshop offers carers and families practical guidance and reassurance to approach life transitions and end-of-life care with compassion, confidence, and dignity. Participants are supported to:

  • Understand common changes that occur during advanced ageing and dying

  • Explore practical aspects of planning and preparation

  • Learn how to offer calm, respectful presence during vigil periods

  • Build confidence in supporting loved ones without fear or overwhelm

The workshop draws on community care, palliative care principles, and lived experience, while remaining firmly educational and non-clinical.

Duration:

3.5 hours (tea break included)

Price:

Base rate, $310 + $50 per participant (max 12)

Policy & Priority Alignment:

Tis workshop aligns with contemporary aged care and community wellbeing priorities by:

  • Supporting dignity, respect, and choice at end of life

  • Building carer confidence and preparedness

  • Promoting emotional wellbeing and informed decision-making

  • Encouraging open, respectful conversations about ageing and dying

  • Complementing formal health, palliative, and aged care services

What the workshop includes

  • An overview of life transitions and the end-of-life journey, including physical, emotional, and relational changes

  • Guidance on planning and preparation, including conversations, wishes, and practical considerations

  • Understanding the role of presence, reassurance, and comfort during vigil keeping

  • Discussion of boundaries, consent, and dignity at end of life

  • Strategies for supporting oneself as a carer during emotionally demanding periods

  • Opportunities for reflection and shared learning in a supportive group environment

The workshop creates a calm, respectful space for learning and discussion, without expectation of personal disclosure.

Who the workshop is for

  • Family carers supporting older people or people with life-limiting illness

  • Individuals preparing for ageing, dying, or caring roles

  • Community carer groups and networks

  • Organisations delivering carer and end-of-life support programs

The workshop is suitable for delivery through councils, community organisations, neighbourhood houses, and carer support services.

What the workshop is not

To ensure clarity and safety, this workshop:

  • Is not counselling, therapy, or clinical care 

  • Does not provide medical, legal, or spiritual direction

  • Does not replace palliative care, nursing, or professional services, but serves as a compliment.