Coffee, Tea and Mortality - June 2026

Come along for a cuppa & chat about end of life planning. An opportunity to share experiences, learn new information & grow understanding.

Death Cafés are a worldwide movement, taking place in over 90 countries. They are non-judgmental and compassionate environments, where anyone can explore their thoughts and feelings about death, dying and end-of-life options.

Join us at our upcoming Death Café Gathering, a safe and compassionate space to share thoughts and feelings on death, dying and end-of-life choices.

The session will be co-facilitated by Angela Mizinska and Kelly McDonnell.

This is not a grief counselling session.

This event is a collaboration between Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick Councils.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

For all enquires relating to these events please contact Council Community Development Officer – Access and Inclusion on 9083 8918

If on wait list, please wait to receive confirmation of ticket. Please book for each person by name.

Parking: Free 2 hour parking at Waverley Library or Westfield Bondi Junction - a short walk to the Mill Hill Centre.

FAQ:

Can I arrive late?

To respect everyone's time, these Death Cafes run to time. promptly starting at 10am and finish at midday. Give yourself enough time to get a cuppa from the cafe downstairs so you can be seated by 9.50am for 10am start. Late arrival is disruptive to the group.

Are Death Cafe's a new thing?

No, the Death Cafe is a world-wide movement that was started by Jon Underwood in 2011. Death Cafes are hosted in over 90 countries.

What do you talk about at a death Cafe?

Relevant and suitable topics are all things around death, dying and end of life. The aim of Death Cafes is to increase death literacy and to create awareness around death. It is not morbid, dark or negative, in fact there is generally lots of laughter.

Do I have to talk and share?

No, there is no pressure to share. There is an opportunity to introduce yourself at the beginning of the event, but there is no pressure.

Is it like grief counselling?

No, a Death Cafe is not therapy or counselling, or a replacement for therapy or counselling. Despite talking about death-related topics, conversations are kept quite light.

I work in the death sector can I come and promote my business?

No, a Death Cafe is not the place to come to promote your business or to network. It is a community event for members of the community to come to share experiences, ask questions and potentially learn new things.

If I attend more than one death cafe, will the same things be spoken about?

No. Every Death Cafe is as unique as a fingerprint. Depending on who attends and what they bring with them on the day will determine the conversations, questions and discussions.

How do I find you?

The Mill Hill Centre is located at 33 Spring Street Bondi Junction. It is located 5 mins from Bondi Junction Transport interchange. It is in the block between Newland and Denison streets.

Age Suitability: 18+

Warning: Themes of death and dying are discussed. This is not a counselling session on grief and loss.