By Roe Kitchin

Compassionate Communities Illawarra – Shoalhaven is again holding a Death Café, a welcoming space where you can enjoy open and relaxed conversation over cake and coffee, on death and dying. The event is scheduled for Thursday 21 November from 3 – 5 pm at the Kiama Municipal Library. 

Local resident Carolyn Vaughan says ‘Many times it might be mulling around in our mind, but we don't give ourselves space. So what we are offering is a space. We are very grateful to the partnership we have with the Kiama Municipal Library. I highly recommend that everyone attends a café when they can.’

As is the Death Cafe way there is no agenda. You can share a story if you wish, or just listen and observe – no pressure. 

As experiences or expectations about this inevitable phase of life are so different, being able to this talk through, gives us the best chance of making death a supported and sacred time.

The Compassionate Community Illawarra-Shoalhaven organising this event encourages everyday people to play a stronger role in the care and support of others in their community. 

Please bear in mind this is not a grief support or counselling session group and not ideal for those suffering a recent bereavement.

To book please www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/events or phone 42331133. For further information please contact Carolyn Vaughan on 0418 480690.