Doula Service

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 getting. Here is a plain-English guide to how death doulas are (and are not) regulated in Australia, the qualifications that actually exist, and the questions worth asking before you engage…

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. Yet the experience is also deeply human: it involves fear, relief, grief, family conversations that may never have happened before, and a final day that the person has the rare…

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 companions who help with emotional support, planning, vigil care and practical guidance in the final months, weeks and days of life. A common question follows almost immediately: who pays for…

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 and varies enormously from one practitioner to the next, there’s no single job description to compare candidates against. The best way to find the right fit is to ask good…

Reaching out to an end-of-life doula can feel like a big step. For many people, it’s unfamiliar territory. You might not be sure what to ask, what to expect, or even whether a doula is the right fit for you or your family. Let’s make it simpler. Here are some of the most common questions…

When people first consider working with an end-of-life doula, one of the most common questions is simple: Do I just need one session, or ongoing support? The answer depends less on what’s “right” in general, and more on what you need right now. Both options can be deeply valuable. They just serve different purposes. What…

When people first consider working with an end-of-life doula, one of the most common questions is: “Will one session even make a difference?” The short answer is yes. A single session can create meaningful clarity, emotional relief, and practical direction. While ongoing support can be incredibly valuable, even one focused conversation can shift how someone…

When we’re faced with end-of-life decisions, it’s easy to default to what feels familiar, what family expects, or what seems simplest at the time. But your body disposition is one of the most personal choices you’ll make. It deserves thought. Here’s the truth most people avoid: there isn’t a “right” choice between burial and cremation.…

When families begin exploring support at the end of life, one of the most common questions I hear is: “If we have a death doula, do we still need hospice or palliative care?” It is an important question. The answer is that a death doula does not replace hospice care. But the right doula can…

When someone dies, many families assume everything must immediately be handed over to professionals. In Victoria, that is usually not the case. There is more choice than most people realise. Families can be involved in caring for their person after death. They can spend time at home. They can wash and dress the body. They…