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Death Is Beautiful
You often hear people say they are not afraid of death itself, but are concerned about how they will die.
But drawing upon the experience of her late aunt, Samantha Rennie suggests that perhaps be...
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Grief
Monday, September 5, 2016
#SayItNow: Michael Lynch
When I heard Denis Walter urging his radio listeners to #SayItNow I felt very glad that before my Mum and Dad left this world some years ago I had told each of them how grateful I was for giving my...
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Community
Sunday, August 21, 2016
#SayItNow: Brad Klibansky
Parental sacrifice is not a novel concept, but it is for the scale of sacrifice made by my parents that I am so grateful.
Over a quarter of a century ago, my parents forewent the liv...
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Community
Monday, August 15, 2016
Australia Needs More People Like Zaidee
It’s always difficult to discuss a subject that makes us feel uncomfortable. The easiest reaction is to avoid it or convince yourself that it won’t affect you or your family.
Organ donation is one...
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Community
Monday, August 1, 2016
Art for the Heart Exhibition Keeps Giving
On a cold winter’s day in Melbourne recently, I joined the board of The Compassionate Friends Victoria in front of 173 Canterbury Road, Canterbury to view the building set to become TCFV’s new home...
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Community
Sunday, July 10, 2016
In Lieu of Flowers: What is the etiquette to express sympathy?
Have you ever noticed some families request donations "in lieu of flowers" after a loved one passes? This is becoming quite common, but some mourners have expressed disappointment that they’ve been...
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Podcasts
Monday, June 27, 2016
The Big Freeze and the Hope for a Cure to MND
In London, UK, tens of thousands lined the streets to celebrate The Queen’s Birthday, traditionally marked by the Trooping of the Colour Parade. Meanwhile in Melbourne, Australia, tens of thousands...
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Community
Monday, June 13, 2016
Previous Posts
Christmas Message 2018
Christmas is a wonderful occasion...but equally it can be a very tough day for many in the community.
To everyone who is so very much looking forward to Christmas, I wish you a wonderful d...
Coping at Christmas 2018
If you have experienced loss the whole festive season can be extremely challenging.
Time and time again people have said to us they wish they could go to bed at the end of November and wake...
Art For The Heart: Beauty From Loss & Pain
This year’s Art For The Heart exhibition had substance and richness that lifted the spirit with honest, beautiful and sometimes provocative creative works relating to love, loss and hope. Shaped by...
Celebrating Father Gerard Dowling’s 45 Years on Air
Congratulations to our great friend Father Gerard Dowling OAM DE as he celebrates the huge milestone of reaching 45 years on air! Father Dowling hosts a regular spot on the RSN 927 AM every Sunday ...
Father's Day 2018
Father’s Day is certainly a different occasion for me today because my father died in 1998. In fact Father’s Day 1998 was the last occasion that we had gathered as an entire family, m...
Say It Now Week "Appreciation"
One of the very great sadness’s associated with the sudden death of a family member or close friend can, for the bereaved, be the lingering anguish and heartache associated with their not having to...
Six Songs That “Say It Now”
We Australians have always been a stoic lot - most of us are well-practiced in keeping emotions to ourselves. I often get the impression that Aussies of a certain age would rather have a tooth pull...