Willow- Community and family support through Voluntary Assisted Dying

21/08/2026

A resource based on research and experience to offer some guidance in navigating and understanding grief and grieving.

Sometimes half the battle is understanding what you are feeling is ok and you are not the only one.

Grief touches us all differently.

Whether you’re coping with the loss of a loved one, supporting someone who is grieving, or caring for a bereaved family member, understanding grief can help make the journey a little easier.

Palliative Care Australia’s grief and bereavement resource offers compassionate guidance and practical suggestions for individuals, carers and families navigating grief.

Access the resource and learn more: https://bit.ly/4xzaedR

19/08/2026

Considered article inviting a new perspective on being present and with someone choosing voluntary assisted dying, reflecting that this doesn't mean agreement or endorsement, but can still offer care and support.

If you are feeling conflicted or unsure about caring for someone on this journey, well worth a read.

Years have been spent arguing over whether VAD should be permitted, but more is demanded of practitioners than taking a side over patient choice; rather, are we willing to stand with people even when we cannot endorse their choices?

17/08/2026

Story sharing is such a important part in helping more of our community be aware of voluntary assisted dying as an end of life choice, and what this can look and feel like on a real human journey.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/after-mnd-diagnosis-roz-hervey-taught-what-it-meant-to-live-vad/106925128?fbclid=IwdGRjcATvk0tmdHNoBO8UI3Bkb2YBZmRpZBZQyb9xKNdebbOZoq7mtHltIY6i7Q3AZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHmCaisRw9jBhneq_1jIWrNv4Upyb6eSxkB9oQczZriWqBM6FYfIvtwxDecx8_aem_cp-Y4ItKmoTPd7yTb9UHlQ

In life as in art, dancer Roz Hervey wanted to push boundaries. She choreographed her own death, and in her final moments made an impassioned plea.

15/08/2026

Care Navigators are there in every state and ACT to answer questions and support people and their loved ones exploring voluntary assisted dying.

In Western Australia they are contactable Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm 9431 2755 [email protected]

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/31/voluntary-assisted-dying-care-navigators-victoria?fbclid=IwVERDUATs-01wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjFtsQwaWdBgVNDeoVqZHgC6xOVMadH6keDtRopiiYClljvms2wuxuxLJr-Y_aem_bqea80aVC20Mm4daxiztaA

‘We have the privilege of seeing a lot of love,’ Kristen Kappel says – with death ‘the most beautiful, satisfying, precious part of our role’

13/08/2026

For anyone in the South West who is in need of some care and support in their grief journey - free group grief support sessions in September 👇

Grief can be exhausting, confusing and isolating, and sometimes its weight can take us by surprise. Our free grief support sessions offer a supportive space to share what you’re going through, or simply listen. With a qualified counsellor there to support you, sometimes just being with others who understand can bring comfort. Please share with anyone who may benefit.

Laurissa Knowles Ceremonies & Counselling Pat Kelly Counselling

Links:
Grief support session - sudden death - Bunbury
Grief Support Session - sudden death - Busselton
Grief support session - Bunbury
Grief support session - Busselton

12/08/2026

Gentle thoughts on how love remains always present and part of who we are.

"I Didn't Love You"

08/08/2026

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The strangest part of grief is how ordinary everything else stays.
The sun still comes up.
People still laugh at the grocery store.

The world just keeps going, like nothing happened , while you're standing still in the middle of it, trying to understand how that's possible.

05/08/2026

Fancy a podcast?

Ben White is an extraordinary expert in end of life law, particularly voluntary assisted dying, and what this looks like in real life.

Definitely worth a listen 👂

03/08/2026

Offering a compassionate and considered caring space for children and their families after the loss of a loved one - Lionheart Camp For Kids offers extraordinary free support by experts built for kids in their grief journey.