The local community had an “overwhelmingly positive” response to SWSPHN and Wollondilly Shire Council’s You Only Die Once event at Bargo Community Centre on 27 August.
The event attracted 12 locals and included a workshop and information stalls focused on end-of-life planning, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to meet new people as part of the Wollondilly Café Connect series.
End of Life Doula Patsy Bingham, from End of Life Angels, ran the workshop which covered topics including advance care planning, end-of-life planning and wishes, family and friend dynamics.
Stallholders included SWSPHN, Wollondilly Shire Council, Lifeline, Service NSW and community health organisation, EACH.
One participant described the workshop as “informative and engaging, providing valuable insights into a topic that is often complex and sensitive. The warm and thoughtful presentation style created a welcoming environment that encouraged open discussion and sparked important conversations”.
The feedback from all attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and many noted how the workshop helped them see the importance of advanced care planning.
Find out more about advance care planning
Planning for your future healthcare needs at Advance Care Planning Australia
What we do to improve advance care planning awareness
Pictured above: SWSPHN Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator Kate Noble (from left), Patsy Bingham and Wollondilly Council Community Projects Officer – Ageing and Disability, Robyn Filipakis.