Journease Blog
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Helping you feel more understood and supported along the way.
Are Death Doulas Regulated in Australia? What Qualifications to Look For
When someone you love is dying, the last thing you want is to hand that time over to a stranger without knowing what you are…
Walking Alongside: How End-Of-Life Doulas Support People Choosing Voluntary Assisted Dying
When someone decides to explore voluntary assisted dying (VAD), they step into a process built around assessments, forms, eligibility criteria and safeguards. Those safeguards matter….
Is an End-of-Life Doula Covered by Medicare, NDIS or a Home Care Package in Victoria?
If you’re caring for someone who is dying, or planning ahead for your own end of life, you may have come across end-of-life doulas: non-medical…
Questions to Ask Before Hiring an End-of-Life Doula
Bringing an end-of-life doula into your life, or the life of someone you love, is a deeply personal decision. Because the role is new, unregulated…
How Long Can You Keep Someone at Home After They Die?
When someone dies at home, particularly after a long illness or under palliative care, there is often no need to rush. Family members can sit…
The First Year After a Loss: What Grief Actually Looks Like
There’s a version of grief we see in movies. Someone cries hard for a few days, wears black, and then, roughly around the one-hour mark…
What Should You Say When You Call for End-of-Life Support?
Making the first call for end-of-life support can feel overwhelming. Many people delay reaching out because they are unsure what to say, worried they will…
Can You Get End-of-Life Support Remotely?
When people think about end-of-life support, they often imagine someone physically sitting beside them in a room, holding a hand, helping in person, or guiding…
Start With One Conversation: No Pressure, Just Guidance
For many people, end-of-life planning feels overwhelming before it even begins. There are forms to complete, decisions to think about, family conversations to have, and…
What If You Live Far Away From Your Ill or Dying Loved One?
Living far away from someone you love can bring a quiet, persistent worry, especially if they are ageing, unwell, or approaching the end of life….