Honouring life's journey
Life is a series of moments lived, leaving impressions on the heart, soul and being.
Honour the path, the moments, the imprints, as they truly are unique to you.
Our Vision:
To contribute to creating space within the community where dying, death and grief are not feared,
but understood, acknowledged and embraced as part of life.
Supporting a culture where open, honest conversations and support foster comfort, confidence and deeper connections.
Our Mission:
To provide compassionate, inclusive, and practical education that empowers individuals, families, and professionals to navigate end-of-life experiences
with confidence, dignity, and care.
Explore our resources
Discover a wealth of curated information, links to essential organisations, and downloadable documents to assist you in navigating legal, financial, and health-related aspects of end-of-life care.
Our resources are designed to provide clarity and support during this challenging time. From advance care planning to understanding palliative care options, we're here to empower you with the knowledge you need.
What is Matters of Life and Death Cafe"???
Simply a safe space for people to come together and talk about anything related to death, dying, advanced life care planning and to be honest, lots of laughs.
It's not counselling. It's not a grief group.
It's about
- asking questions, raising concerns, fears and uncertainty.
- exploring what could be, and how to make things happen.
- What is needed, legally, and financially?
- Brainstorming your life celebration, designed to showcase and celebrate your personality and your wishes.
- Connecting, being as honest and as vulnerable as you feel safe. You don't even need to say anything and just listen.
Truly, it's a self-care and act of love, for you and your family.
Join us on the first Tuesday of the Month.
What do I do now???
Not knowing what to do is common. We can't know what we haven't been exposed to. Our culture, society, and beliefs haven't been death-aware or accepting for a very long time.
The guides provide a quick, simple overview of key considerations when starting the planning and recording process.
Take your time, brainstorm ideas, and collate them with the appropriate professional.
Accurately recording what is important to you, your wishes, line in the sand moments and directives are a big part of health and legacy planning. Without these documents, professionals do not know your preferences or what they consider acceptable.
In some instances, your family may not be heard, so having things recorded and countersigned is a much safer way to ensure you will be cared for and that your wishes will be represented when you are not able to.
Charities we Support
As a leading organisation wholly focused on supporting people living with MND — and their families, friends and carers — MND Queensland offers understanding and practical assistance by delivering information, education and specialist support services.
We are part of MND Australia — the national peak body for state organisations that support people living with and affected by MND. This extensive network allows us to increase understanding of the disease, advocate for those affected and fund world-class research.
Meals on Wheels™ Queensland is the best support at-home meal provider (previously known as a home care package) across Queensland, supporting older Australians to stay well at home with regular meal deliveries, friendly visits, and a welfare check from a trusted volunteer.
Meal delivery can often be arranged for people on a support-at-home package (depending on the plan and budget). It is also available for people who pay privately. Meals on Wheels™ are available to anyone!
For many households, meal delivery reduces day-to-day pressure. When meals are organised, it can be easier to keep energy for the parts of life you enjoy, keep regular mealtimes, and cut down the effort involved in planning, shopping, cooking, and cleaning up.
Ambulance Wish Queensland is Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ) Signature Program, providing Queenslanders living with a life-limiting illness access to specialist transport and clinical care required to fulfil their last wish and create memories forever.
Inspired by two Hervey Bay paramedics who fulfilled a patient’s wish to visit her favourite beach, AWQ is the first program of its kind in Australia. Launched by PCQ in July 2019, AWQ is modeled after the Netherlands’ charity program, Stichting Ambulance Wens. The program is supported by the Queensland Government and Queensland Ambulance Service, but it relies significantly on donations, sponsorships, fundraising, and in-kind contributions.
The program utilises decommissioned, bespoke ambulances donated by Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) to provide palliative and end-of-life patients with specifically curated wishes. These wishes create lasting memories for patients and their loved ones.
"Honouring Life Education has been an invaluable resource for our family. The compassionate guidance and practical information helped us navigate a difficult time with grace and dignity."
- A grateful family from Brisbane
Contact us
Location
North Brisbane, QLD Australia