Dying to Know Day
Event description
🖤 Dying to Know Day 2025 – Community Event - Proudly presented by Sydney Local Health District
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 recommended
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
This event will be moderated by Caroline Baume, journalist, author and podcaster.
Keynote speaker Kylie Ash from Advance Care Planning Australia
Hear personal stories from lived experience
Presentations on Advance Care Planning and Funeral Planning
Access resources and support from a wide range of organisations
Interactive Q&A and panel discussion with sector leaders
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.
A collaboration between Inner West Council, Sydney Local Health District Palliative Care Team, CESPHN, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Healthy Ageing Hubs Ashfield (3Bridges) and Newtown (Newtown Neighbourhood Centre).
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