Bring authentic lived experience perspectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Lato|500|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#1F1F1F” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.18em” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”27px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”||20px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Value Proposition of the Collaborative<\/h2>\n
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By working collectively, we offer:<\/p>\n
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1. Shared Knowledge and Resources including access to a rich repository of tools, research, and best practices; and to cross-disciplinary expertise in law, medicine, technology, design, and community development.<\/p>\n
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2. Innovation Through Collaboration including co-design solutions that bridge silos between health, legal, and social systems; and harnessing emerging technologies and creative approaches to improve care and support.<\/p>\n
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3. Greater Reach and Equity extending impact of projects into communities and ensuring culturally safe and inclusive practices across all initiatives.<\/p>\n
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4. A Unified Voice for Systemic Change by advocating for policy and cultural shifts that normalise conversations about death, dying, and grief.<\/p>\n
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5. Efficiency and Sustainability by reducing duplication through coordinated planning and shared evaluation frameworks and building capacity for long-term impact beyond individual projects and funding cycles.<\/p>\n
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By joining forces, we create a cohesive, compassionate, and inclusive collaborative – one that values emotional wellbeing, strengthens networks of care, and empowers older Australians and their families to navigate dying, death, and grief with dignity and confidence.<\/p>\n
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Projects<\/h2>\n
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Projects include:<\/p>\n
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\n- A member-led innovation fund \u2013 Enhancing collaboration within the death, dying, and grief sectors. (The Good Death Impact Network, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation)<\/li>\n
- Legal Resources for Solo Agers \u2013 Helping older Australians navigate the legal aspects of dying and death. (University of Technology Sydney & Council of the Ageing Australia)<\/li>\n
- End-of-Life Planning Tools \u2013 Providing accessible resources on advance care planning, palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying. (Queensland University of Technology (QUT)’s Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Go Gentle Australia, Advance Care Planning Australia, Palliative Care Australia)<\/li>\n
- ‘Akira Says Goodbye’ \u2013 A micro-learning tool designed to help aged care workers discuss death and dying with older people. (Meaningful Ageing Australia)<\/li>\n
- Compassionate Communities Resource Hub & Community of Practice \u2013 Supporting grassroots, community-led approaches to caring, dying, and grieving. (Compassionate Communities Australia & Perron Institute)<\/li>\n
- Future Planning Support for Older Australians in Regional Victoria \u2013 Offering workshops and pro bono legal guidance to help older Australians plan for their future. (Justice Connect)<\/li>\n
- ‘VOICES’ for Palliative Care \u2013 Integrating lived experience into National programs and discussions on advanced illness care. (University of Melbourne)<\/li>\n
- Sacred Spaces in Emergency Departments \u2013 Creating peaceful environments and educational initiatives to support holistic end-of-life care in hospitals for patients and clinicians. (Alfred Health\/Monash University\/Bethlehem Griffiths Foundation)<\/li>\n
- Wicking End of Life Collaborative \u2013 Connecting organisations and experts to maximise the impact of Wicking Trust grant-funded initiatives. (Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC), led by National Ageing Research Institute (NARI))<\/li>\n
- Death Literacy for Medical Trainees \u2013 Piloting a program to transform medical culture and support patients, families, and doctors in facing death. (University of Melbourne, Meaningful Ageing Australia, Grief Australia, Australian Medical Student Association)<\/li>\n
- Culturally-Appropriate Advance Care Planning for Anangu Elders (TjuKurpa Latja [Last Story]) – Developing resources to support end-of-life discussions. (NPY Women’s Council, Anangu Elders, Territory Palliative Care Central Australia)<\/li>\n
- Co-Designing an AI-Powered Grief Support App \u2013 Offering personalised emotional and practical guidance for older adults experiencing bereavement. (Queensland University of Technology (QUT) & People Tech Revolution)<\/li>\n
- ‘I Am Living’ Docuseries \u2013 Showcasing real narratives of the terminally ill and their families to normalise end-of-life discussions. (Calvary Care)<\/li>\n
- Culturally-Sensitive End-of-Life Care \u2013 Providing tools and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to navigate a loved one’s last days. (HammondCare & Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network)<\/li>\n
- AI-Assisted Advance Care Planning Tool \u2013 Co-designed with older Australians and healthcare professionals to provide a personalised approach to planning for end-of-life care. (Deakin University, Touchstone Life Care)<\/li>\n
- Community Services Directory \u2013 Integrating with Violet’s AI-enabled platform to connect Australians with vital end-of-life care services. (Violet & Portable)<\/li>\n
- ‘Voices of Diversity’ Study \u2013 Exploring views on voluntary assisted dying within culturally and linguistically diverse communities to develop tailored resources. (Western Sydney University, South Western and South Eastern Local Health District)<\/li>\n
- Seeding action and partnerships for a community of change (Dying to Know) – designed to empower grassroots efforts and foster stronger, more connected communities in the death and dying space. (Proveda)<\/li>\n
- Nurturing compassionate communities across South Australia and Victoria through structured, accessible engagement systems for individuals, carers, businesses, and organisations. (Palliative Care South Australia & Palliative Care Victoria)<\/li>\n
- Mobilising care and capturing connections for older Australians around death, dying and grieving. (Palliative Care Australia and La Trobe University Public Health Palliative Care Unit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Video resource<\/h2>\n
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The video below offers a glimpse into the people, ideas and relationships driving this work, and the value of creating opportunities to learn across sectors in pursuit of meaningful social change. And the role philanthropy can play in bringing diverse voices together to drive lasting change.<\/p>\n
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT<\/p>\n
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CONTACT<\/p>\n
For more information, contact Collaborative Manager Sue Williams (NARI), E: sue.williams@nari.net.au<\/p>\n
LAST UPDATED<\/p>\n
29 July 2026<\/p>\n
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