Webinars
We have a range of webinars that were filmed as part of Dying Matters Week 2025. Check them out below!
No One Dies Alone
This Dying Matters Week online event explores the transformative No One Dies Alone (NODA) programme being piloted in Tāmaki Makaurau. NODA champions Kay Ryan (NODA Rotorua, Te Atawhai Aroha) Maria Mariotti (Honohono Tātou Katoa) will share the origins of NODA, success stories, overcoming obstacles, insights from the pilot programme, and how trained volunteers provide compassionate presence to those in their final hours. Learn how to become a volunteer, what it takes to start NODA in your community, and contribute to building more compassionate end-of-life care.
Conversations about advance care planning with Jane Goodwin
Talking about advance care planning doesn't have to be awkward or scary. This practical webinar will give you the confidence and tools to start these important conversations with your whānau, friends, and community. We'll cut through the legal jargon, share simple conversation starters, and show you how to develop an advance care plan that reflects who you are and what matters most. Whether you're supporting others or sorting out your own plans, you'll leave feeling ready to tackle these conversations with clarity and compassion. Presented as part of Dying Matters Week 2025 by Jane Goodwin, Advance Care Planning Programme Manager.
Talking to Children About Death & Dying
This webinar features Elisabeth Price, an experienced primary school teacher with over twenty years of international teaching experience, who gives an insightful presentation on talking with children about death and dying. Elisabeth is completing doctoral research at the University of Auckland on age-appropriate classroom conversations about death with primary students. This session explores how to prepare children for experiences of loss, whether through family members, friends, or pets, providing practical guidance for parents.
Navigating the End of Life Journey
This webinar serves as your essential starting point for anyone seeking to learn more about end-of-life support and resources. You'll discover where to begin when accessing available services, how to take your first steps in navigating bureaucratic processes, and where to find initial guidance on emotional and practical support during times of loss. Whether you're beginning to prepare for your own end-of-life journey or starting to support a loved one through theirs, consider this your roadmap to get started exploring the resources and assistance that can help guide you forward. Presented by Lana Petrovic as part of Dying Matters Week 2025.