It's one of the only certainties in life, but one of the least discussed subjects when it comes to talking about how you want it do it... dying. A group in Australia is aiming to change the culture around our approach to death, getting past the taboos so people can talk about their wishes with their loved ones.
The Groundswell Project was started in late 2009 by clinical psychologist and grief counsellor Kerrie Noonan and playwright Peta Murray. The idea is to put back some of the care and control over what happens when people die, within communities.
Kerrie Noonan was recently in New Zealand as a guest of Mary Potter Hospice. Kathryn Ryan asks her whether we are getting better at preparing in advance for our deaths.
Kerrie Noonan (second from right ) photographed with the Mary Potter Hospice team (L to R) Vanessa Eldridge Maori Liaison, Teresa Read Quality Manager, Sister Margaret Lancaster Board member and Clare O'Leary Palliative Care Educator. Photo: Supplied
