What's It All About?
We are all impacted by death in our lives. It might be for the people we love, or it might be our own.
Our Dying to Know Day public health campaign runs throughout the year, with an annual day of recognition on August 8. Campaign activities and events that support the day, start in earnest around May and continue to build through to August.
Its purpose is to bring attention and focus to educating the wider community on the importance of understanding what it takes to have a good end of life.
Together, we can break down the stigma and sense of awkwardness associated with conversations about death, dying and grief. It is a key part of Proveda’s ongoing commitment to supporting the community with this important stage of life.
This event is supported by interested individuals and community organisations from across the nation, that share the same belief about the importance of planning ahead regarding end of life. Events include workshops, casual talks, film screenings, and the hosting of Death Cafes. All registered events will be publicised on our website and in social media. If you are interested in finding out more, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter below or email hello@dyingtoknowday.com.au
Take Action
Dying to Know Day is about helping individuals to ‘Get Dead Set’. By clicking on the boxes below, you can navigate through to see a range of events, tools and resources, as well as other opportunities that will help you on your own personal journey to ‘Get Dead Set’.
We encourage you to get involved. Through participation, you increase your knowledge of end of life options, which empowers you to make personal decisions that feel right for you. It also arms you with knowledge that you can use to assist loved ones to plan for their own end of life. Please take the time to explore everything that’s on offer.
Get Dead Set
Upcoming Events
Each year we have many events supporting matters of end of life, and across the Country, passionate community members and health professionals register their events as part of the promotion of Dying to Know Day, which is acknowledged formally on 8 August. If you’re interested in seeing what’s on offer, and the events offered by others as part of the campaign, click the link above.
Last year, with community support right across Australia, it was exciting to have local communities lead over one hundred different inspiring events, such as talks, presentations, and Death Cafe catch ups. As we get closer to Dying to Know Day itself, we will actively post all related events across Australia.
Planning a Dying To Know Day Event of Your Own?
If you would also like to initiate an event or hold a Death Cafe in your local area and you’re not sure where to start, feel free to get in touch.
