Death Doula - Yvonne Kiel

01/09/2026

I have been asked recently how to support children through death, dying and grief.
Grief has many layers and can begin way before death.
Death isn't always about someone dying, it can be anything that comes to an end, whether thats a job, relationship or many other things.
I recently walked through this process with my own grandchildren.
We talked about our person dying in many conversations and when it came time to have more conversations after death these books became an important part of their grief process along with the story's we had about our person that had taken their last breath.

28/07/2026

Hayley West asks, how can we reshape our relationship with death?

Discover how to approach death with creativity, care and a lighter footprint.

Explore living wakes, natural burials and end-of-life rituals in this thought-provoking presentation.

🗓 Thursday 6 August 5.30pm
📍Bendigo Library
🎫 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reimagining-death-with-hayley-west-tickets-1988534548364

23/07/2026

A flannelette shirt and a pair of jeans helped bring this little not so little memory bear to life..

15/07/2026

Dying to Know Day 2026 in Rochester.
Monday 10 August.
So many things to learn.
Please book!
Contact Esther Guinea 0438 459 585

19/05/2026

What would you hope your medical team and family would take into consideration when they have to decide upon your treatment options?
This Tuesday 12 May (10.30-12) we are going to delving into what you really want when things get sticky.
This is a precursor to you making your own Advance Care Directive.
(Already started one? brilliant. Bring it and get it done.)
Esther Guinea, one of the Holistic Death Doulas Central and Northern Victoria will be on board to help answer all the questions, as well as me - Amanda.
All catered by the marvellous Heathcote Community House - so PLEASE get in touch with them and book a seat! (03) 5433 2820

16/05/2026

31/01/2026

Supporting someone through their journey after they have lost a loved one can be hard, not knowing what to say or do. I have attached 3 pictures with this post of Memory bears that I have made to give you an idea how they may look.. They are made from clothing of a loved one in the hope that it may make the grief journey just a little easier.

Much Love
Yvonne

28/11/2025

Eight years ago today Victoria became the first state to pass a Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) law, paving the way for legislation to be introduced around the country.

Now the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 is entering a new phase after a five-year review led to broad amendments making Victoria's VAD service fairer and more accessible.

Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas described the passing of the amendment bill as an important day: "Victoria's voluntary assisted dying laws are now clearer and more compassionate."

Read more about the welcome changes to Victoria's VAD service, including the lifting of restrictions on doctors' conversations, here: https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/victoria_makes_vad_fairer_and_more_accessible