Dying to Know Day

🖤 Dying to Know Day 2025 – Community Event

Join us for a warm, engaging afternoon of conversation, connection, and planning for what matters most.

Date: Friday 8 August 2025
Where: Marrickville Pavilion
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free event – bookings essential

Dying to Know Day is about building compassionate communities and helping people prepare for the end of life. This half-day event is designed for consumers, carers, and families – with presentations, panel discussions, and a chance to connect with local organisations and palliative care specialists.

Event highlights:
🍰 Light refreshments on arrival
🗣 Hear personal stories from lived experience
💬 Presentations on Advance Care Planning and Funeral Planning
🤝 Access resources, stalls, and support from a wide range of organisations
🧠 Interactive Q&A and panel discussion with sector leaders

Presented by:
SLHD Palliative Care, Inner West Council, Canada Bay Council, Healthy Ageing Hubs Newtown and Ashfield.

Let’s make death less taboo and empower each other with knowledge, care, and dignity.

If you have access requirements, please phone and leave a message at (02) 9392 5863 with your name, contact phone number and a member of the Community Wellbeing team will return your call. Alternatively, email seniors@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.