Doula Team

Hi, I’m Janne,

I have a great respect for life, and also for death. I believe it is important to do both as well as we can; it’s important for we who live our life, and ultimately leave it, but also important for those around us, those whom we love.

There’s no greater privilege than being invited into the experience of walking beside a person who is living their life in the face of death. It’s a privilege to hear their story. It’s a privilege to share in their fears. It’s wonderful to witness them grow, to see them empowered.

Some of the services I provide for clients are, scribing life stories, collaboratively planning life celebrations, enabling home vigil after death, collecting, and then dispersing letters and memories to surviving loved ones, officiating funeral, and memorial services, sourcing readings and poems, as well as prayers respectful of individual belief systems, visiting clients in hospice, sourcing music, and reading material to share, and coordinating those who are a part of support networks.

Hi, I’m Ros,

I provide a pathway for clients, their families and friends to access aged care. and end of life doula services by providing practical planning and education in an open minded and respectful way.

Caring for others can be overwhelming and impact on your sense of well-being and lifestyle so we are help to support you in that role.

I am a Registered Nurse and End of Life Doula who can assist you and your family in navigating the aged care system and access information and services when you have a chronic or life limiting illness. I have worked in the aged care industry, in residential care and with NSW Health Ageing and Extended Care for 32 years.

I am a baby boomer myself and have personally experienced the challenges of caring for parents and friends as they age and at the end of life.

Hi, I’m Tracey,

I live on my small farm in Southern Tasmania. Navigating experiences in my own life and learning the purpose of those experiences prompted fulfilment of a long-term goal, to deliver personalised support to those nearing their end of life.

My transition from employment with formal health care services to End of Life Doula follows multiple encounters with unfortunate outcomes, i.e. People dying without support, alone. My 20 years of Nursing across many health care settings has nurtured growth of a diverse skill set.

I am caring and compassionate by nature with the ability to incorporate professionalism, love and laughter in my person-centered approach.

Deep listening and enquiry is vital to delivering individualised holistic services to my clients and their loved ones. I have deep respect of client’s rights to choose an end of life that is meaningful to them and consistent with their belief system, traditions and values.

Imagine this…. Rather than settling for today’s ‘conventional’ approach to dying, death, burial, grief and bereavement. I propose reverting back to traditional practices of caring for our dying in their own environment, surrounded by their preferred people, pets and creature comforts.

How so you say…. I will work with you, creating space for open conversations about death and dying. Allowing us to explore the many options available, with a little forward planning we can create a human centered approach to your end of life experience. Let’s create your plan together…

Hi, I’m Suzanne,

I’m a Northern Rivers-based End of Life Doula. My role as an End of Life Doula is to provide support and guidance in relation to end of life planning and care, and to offer a presence during the dying process. This may be for you or for someone close to you.

My experience in the space of death and dying is both professional and personal and it led me to this path of becoming and End of Life Doula.

I am very passionate about what I do, and I bring compassion, love and laughter to my Doula’ing. I have access to resources and knowledge.

I will work with you to open conversations about death and dying, assist you to identify end of life wishes, and work with you to put plans in place to support those wishes.

My goal is to be by your side, so you don’t feel alone or overwhelmed, giving you the confidence and reassurance that you or your loved one’s end of life wishes will be met.

I am also a practicing Registered Nurse of 30+ years, who understands the healthcare system and how to navigate and access the appropriate services required.

I believe death is a natural part of life and it can be a positive and beautiful experience. It is a privilege for me to support others in this space and be included in someone’s final journey.

In person I service the Northern Rivers, NSW area. A 1 hr driving radius. South to Ballina and north up to Southport/northern end of the Gold Coast, and of course also online.

Hi, I’m Lyn,

I have had a lifelong interest in end of life and aged care. My background includes 22 years as an enrolled nurse in rural South Australia, including as aged care coordinator and have completed a comprehensive amount of end of life training in the past 4 years.

I have also had personal caring experience, including at end of life for both parents. I supported my father to care for my mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for 12 years and cared for my father diagnosed with late onset dementia

My parents contrasting end of life experiences motivated me to explore being an end-of-life doula. I have a unique focus on those experiencing dementia and have been described as caring, compassionate, attentive and knowledgeable.

I am committed to supporting individuals to make informed choices to ensure their end-of-life wishes are made at the right time and with the right support.

It is my privilege to ensure that individuals, including those experiencing dementia, receive professional, kind, respectful, person-centred care and when facing an approaching death, they, and their family/significant others, are informed and empowered.

Hi, I’m Marg.

I have worked within my business for 18 years, providing Holistic Mind-Body Therapies, Reiki,  Energy Healing and Personal Growth programs, supporting and empowering clients who are struggling with complex,  challenging situations and grief in their life.

This work and the privilege of being a carer and End of Life Doula to members of my family through illness and during their end of life and death, has helped me develop an awareness of the need for end of life and death education, how important it is to have your personal affairs documented, and for compassionate support and understanding of the processes in the space of end of life and death.

These experiences and my passion for helping people through difficult times, inspired me to complete the End of Life Doula training. Now as a practising Doula, I am dedicated to working closely with individuals and their families offering non-medical support. As a companion I share the many options available to you and assist with personal end of life choices, help document your wishes, including medical directives and decisions, dying at home preferences, funeral choices, body care and burial/cremation preferences and other wishes. I can also help to navigate any services required and be there by your side for guidance and emotional support during all stages of the end-of-life journey.

I will be guided by you as to the support you want.

It is an honour to provide compassionate care and support, and hold a safe space as you and your family’s needs, emotions, choices, and wishes are met with dignity to ensure an authentic and gentle end of life.

Other Modalities: Holistic Mind-Body Therapist, Reiki Master & Energy Healing Practitioner, Holistic Counselling & Personal Growth Practitioner