What's a Death Cafe?
This is a group-directed discussion around death and dying, where we can bring our questions and share our experiences. Just so you know, this is not a grief or peer support group and we aren't counsellors. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives'.

these are always offered:

On a not-for-profit basis
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action

Queers only?

Allies are welcome to attend with the understanding that our community of focus is intersectional - LGBTIQA+, First Nations, culturally diverse and those who experience disability. Through our events, we seek to identify any unmet needs within our community to direct our advocacy and education work.

How our death cafes roll:

Meet and greet
5min Meditation (participation optional)
Introduction
Break into smaller groups for yarning circles
Half time break
Return to or swap yarning circles
Group share
5.30/5.45pm Finish

Keeping yourself safe

Our facilitators will introduce themselves at the start of the sharing circle, ie name, pronouns, why they are there and ask you to do the same. DON'T share anything if it feels uncomfortable for you, such as age, sexuality, job, where you live, spiritual beliefs etc.

If you need spaces to specifically talk about your mental health, suicidal ideation or self-harm please see our list of resources

What do we talk about?
Whatever you bring to the group! It's pretty vast here's some things we've spoken about in the past

Overcoming fears / living in acceptance of our death and the death of others
Protecting your identity and gender after death.
Do I really have to write a dam will! or Advanced care directive? Spoiler alert YES
Cultural differences in death practices and experiences
Near Death Experiences
Navigating our grief, queer grief and disenfranchised grief
Fantasising on the perfect farewell party.
General bagging out of the patriarchy and the joy of watching its eventual death.

Diversity and equality in our conversations is key for these discussions.

Learn more about your hosts here

Contact the host of Queer as Death Cafe @Catalyst