Start the Conversation that Matters | Dying to Know 2026
Some conversations can be hard to start – but they can bring comfort, clarity and connection.
This August, Ballarat Hospice Care is inviting the community to take part in two free Death Cafés, hosted in partnership with Ballarat Cemeteries as part of Dying to Know month.
About Dying to Know
Dying to Know is a national campaign that encourages people to prepare for the inevitable with purpose, care and a clear sense of legacy.
This year’s campaign, Nobody Knows, highlights the everyday moments where conversations about end-of-life wishes can naturally happen – on a road trip, at a BBQ, between errands, or in quiet moments with the people we care about.
It reminds us that sharing what matters most can bring relief, humour and connection, and help ensure our wishes are understood before it is too late.
What is a Death Café?
Death Cafés offer a relaxed, welcoming space to talk openly about death, dying and end-of-life wishes over tea, coffee and snacks. There is no set agenda, no lectures and no pressure – just open conversation guided by experienced facilitators.
Want to know more about the global Death Café movement and how it came to be? Click here to visit the official Death Café website.
Join us at a Death Café
Death Café at Ballarat Central Library
Date: Tuesday 11 August
Time: 11.00am–12.30pm
Location: Co-Lab Space, Ballarat Central Library, Doveton Street North, Ballarat
RSVP: By 6 August
Book here
Death Café at Ballarat Hospice Care
Date: Thursday 27 August
Time: 2.00pm–3.30pm
Location: G1 Meeting Room, Ballarat Hospice Care Inc., 1836 Sturt Street, Alfredton
RSVP: By 24 August
Book here
Emotional Will Kits will be provided by the Grampians Palliative Care Consortium to help people discuss and record their end-of-life preferences.
Bookings are essential for these free community events.
Don’t leave it unspoken
Whether you have already thought about your end-of-life wishes or are not sure where to begin, a Death Café offers a gentle place to start.
You can find out more information about Dying to Know at www.proveda.com.au/community-programs/dying-to-know/
Join us this Dying to Know month and take the first step toward sharing what matters most.
