Education & Events

Our Events

We know that a major barrier to people receiving end of life care in the comfort of home is a lack of discussion and planning around end-of-life choices, and knowledge of the services available. As part of our commitment to support the provision of end-of-life care at home Warrnambool and District Community Hospice host events and activities to educate the community and promote our services.

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Dying to Know Day (Eve) 2026

Dying to Know Day is a national event encouraging people to be prepared and to talk about death

Hear from local experts on planning, caring and dying in dignity in the modern world
Mel Couch, SWHC on Advanced Care Planning
Frazer Ormondroyd, MPower on Carer Connect Network
Eric Fairbank on Compassionate Communities
Leeroy William, SWHC on Modern Palliative Care
Karen Scull, Natural Grace Funerals on Modern Funeral Options
Expert Q&A Panel

Spaces are limited so book your FREE tickets today!

Community Presentations

We regularly present to local community groups, social and sporting clubs, health/community services and businesses about Warrnambool & District Community Hospice and our Hospice in the Home program.

We would welcome the opportunity to arrange a presentation to your group or organisation, please contact Warrnambool & District Community Hospice on (03) 5563 3220 or via email.

End of Life Preparation Workshop

The End of Life Preparation Workshop has been designed to help community members live and die according to their own wishes.

Participants will learn about advance care planning, power of attorney, wills and other preparations they can make now to ensure their wishes are known and followed when the time comes. They will also receive a copy of the Manual for Living & Dying in Style, written by one of the Founders of Warrnambool & District Community Hospice, Dr Eric Fairbank.

End of Life Preparation Workshops are held on the second Thursday of each month from 2-4pm at the Archie Graham Community Centre. Attendance is free and open to people of ages; however, bookings are essential via the Archie Graham Centre on (03) 5559 4920.

We are also able to arrange for the presentation of End of Life Preparation Workshops to community groups, social and sporting clubs throughout the City of Warrnambool, Corangamite and Moyne Shires. Enquiries can be made by contacting Warrnambool & District Community Hospice on (03) 5563 3220 or via email.

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