Australian Carers Guide
The Australian Carers Guide has been specifically designed as a valuable resource for Australia's 2.7 million primary carers. In the complex and busy world we live in today, all too often the needs of carers are overlooked. Very little of the helpful [...]
The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying
FROM WHERE DID THIS BOOK COME? Spirit knows. by Linda Bryce, M.A., Rev. Many threads are woven together in each of our lives, creating a tapestry of beauty and hope. What stands out loudest for me is my encounter with Jim. Briefly, at age 18 as a vol [...]
Conversation Starter Cards from Your Life Talks
We talk about the weather, our weekend, sports and our holidays with ease….so why is it so difficult to talk about our life’s journey and our end of life wishes? It is natural for us to want to downplay our importance, and avoid burdening those close [...]
A Guide for Caregivers
A book full of pictures speaks louder than words, in any language! This picture book is intended for all of you who are in the aging population, or who care for someone who is. It also is a powerful learning tool for health professionals including ho [...]
Snapshot of Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is most commonly advocated as making decisions about the care you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. These decisions are based on your personal preferences, values and discussions with those closes [...]
Downsizing Incentives – Look Before You Leap
The federal government’s new downsizer incentive started on 1st July, and experts are predicting more family homes will be placed on the real estate market as a result. The scheme allows homeowners over 65 years, to use the proceeds from the sale of [...]
Talking To Your Children About Your Terminal Illness
A Guide for Parents Written by Amanda Menard, LPN Republished with permission acls.net When a parent is diagnosed with a terminal illness, this new situation will affect the entire family, including the children. In these cases one of the main concer [...]
Death Doulas – A Guide at the End of Life
The role of a Death Doula, (or End of Life Doula,) has been gaining a lot of interest in the past few years. So what exactly is a Death Doula? A Death Doula is an end of life support professional. The term Doula has been around for centuries. In anci [...]
Have you considered having a Home Funeral?
Just as every life is unique, so is every death. More people are expressing a wish to die at home with their family and friends. There is also a small and growing trend for home funerals (Family-Directed or DIY funerals), that allow for some, or all, [...]
Superannuation changed on July 1st 2017…have you?
On 1 July 2017, for many of you, there may have been substantial changes regarding your superannuation and retirement income...it's not too late to review your current position and make any adjustments. Your future lifestyle depends on you being well [...]
Not-for-profit Funerals in Port Kembla NSW
Seven years in the making, a Port Kembla not-for-profit funeral service has opened to strong demand. Tender Funerals is in Port Kembla NSW, and their philosophy is 'you are in charge'. They are part of a community movement towards reclaiming the rit [...]
The Difference between Property Valuations and Appraisals
The terms Property Valuation and Property Appraisal refer to two very different processes, and it’s important to understand what each term means, and when it is applicable. The simple answer is a valuation involves a formal process and may have a leg [...]