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Death isn`t always an easy topic to discuss, but it doesn`t have to be a taboo one.

With tea and cake on the menu and death and dying on the discussion board, the Death Cafe held at the Brighton Wellness Hub invites the community to have open discussions around their own experiences and wishes when it comes to death.

One Death Cafe attendee Kim who travelled from Maryborough to attend and is training to be a death doula says that anyone who is contemplating attending a session should give it a go.

"I`d absolutely say go in with an open mind; it’s a fact of life that we are all going to die at some point. It’s not morbid and you’ll probably have a laugh, we certainly did. We need to make it less scary," she said.

"It was really interesting as there were a few healthcare professionals in the room as well, I learnt that everyone is different and has a different take on the death cafe, however everyone had the same interest at heart to attend.

"A friend of mine from New Zealand planted the seed in my head, I’ve had lots of death in my life, and I`ve read a bit about death cafes. I was looking for one closer but found the one at Brighton and I`m glad I did." ...

Metro North are on the hunt for our newest Director to lead and strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce across our Hospital and Health Service.

Providing strategic, operational and professional leadership, the new Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professions will shape the future of culturally responsive care, workforce development and partnerships.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Executive Director Sherry Holzapfel says that this role is more than just leadership; it`s about a legacy to contribute to lasting improvements in health equity for generations to come.

"This role will add significant value to Metro North Health by strengthening both the impact and sustainability of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce," Sherry said.

"Importantly, this position will strengthen culturally responsive models of care and will support safer, more respectful and more effective healthcare experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, contributing to improved health outcomes and greater trust in services.

"We are looking for a strong and visionary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader who is passionate about supporting and championing our workforce."

This is an identified role, so if you meet the criteria we are looking for, click the link in our bio to apply today. #WorkForUsWednesday 💛🖤❤️ ...

"I`ve lived in Bribie for 67 years. I came here when I was eight years old when my Dad drove the barge to and from the mainland before the bridge ever existed. I`ve been on dialysis for 11 years now, and I`ve been coming to Bribie Satellite Health Centre since it opened. Before that, I used to have to drive to Brisbane three times a week; so it`s great having access dialysis so close to home. My daughter is a psychologist and lives in Adelaide, she comes to visit me three or four times a year. I also have friends that call me every week to keep me company while I`m here. If I could give advice to my younger self, it would be that you`ve got to put up with what you`ve got, there`s no use whinging about it."

💭 Monday Mantra, Gary, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre dialysis patient ...