*Enrolling now for Term 1, 2025- Begins 13th of February!*

**"You're Dead. Now What?" - Navigating Life's Final Act with Empowerment and Compassion**

Are you ready to face the inevitable? Join our unique and compassionate course designed to guide you through the often overlooked, yet crucial, aspects of end-of-life planning. Led by a passionate and caring Death Doula, this course will empower you to make informed decisions, ease the burden on your loved ones, and reclaim control over your own journey.

**Course Highlights:**

 **End-of-Life Care Options:**

   - Explore various choices for end-of-life care, from hospice and palliative care to voluntary euthanasia and home care options.

 **Funerary Care and Body Disposal:**

   - Understand your options for the final resting place of your physical form, and how cultural beliefs may shape this choice.

 **Cultural and Belief Impact:**

   - Delve into the influence of culture and personal beliefs on your end-of-life journey.

💬 **Understanding Death:**

   - Reflect on your understanding of death and its impact on your perspective.

 **Legacy Work and Will Making:**

   - Learn about legacy work and explore options for creating a will to ensure your wishes are honored.

**Advanced Care Directives:**

   - Navigate the complexities of end-of-life medical care by creating advanced care directives.

 **Empowering Yourself:**

   - Break free from the unknown. Empower yourself to take control and make informed decisions.

**Busting Myths and Answering Hard Questions:**

   - Confront common misconceptions and get answers to challenging questions surrounding death.

**Planning and Preparing Sessions:**

   - Practical sessions to help you plan and prepare, ensuring peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones.

**Death Positive Atmosphere:**

   - Embrace a relaxed and "death positive" environment, fostering open discussion, self-reflection, and community support.

**Guest Speaker and Field Trip:**

   - Gain insights from an amazing guest speaker and possibly visit a funeral home for a comprehensive understanding.

**Trigger Warning:**

   - Acknowledging the sensitivity of the topics, we approach discussions on suicide, sudden death, and terminal illness with care. Our goal is to provide an open, confidential, safe, and supportive space for individuals from all walks of life.

 **Embrace the Opportunity to Be Sorted:**

   - Face the final curtain with the support of a compassionate Death Doula. This course ensures you have the opportunity to plan your journey on your terms.

Join us for hot drinks, snacks, and the chance to navigate the end-of-life conversation with grace, wisdom, and a newfound sense of empowerment. Enroll now and embark on a journey to ensure your legacy and wishes are honored. 

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Tutors: Adrian Kelly

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This course is supported by the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) to assist with literacy, numeracy and wellbeing needs of students. You must attend 80% of the class. At the same time we hope you will learn other useful and interesting skills and have a lot of fun learning with us.