Critical Info

01/03/2026

The host becomes the guest.
Catherine Ashton features on Stories in Transit with its host: Al.
From discussing how Critical Info came to be in early days to Catherines philosophy on life and how we need to redefine death. Listen now on all platforms.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JQHnnHEhT4AH1tTd4EZbR?si=-aKEHAHSQwaIAjAzl-t08w

27/02/2026

Episode with Penny Locaso live
We talk about su***de
We talk about grief without closure
We talk about trauma that stays in the body. Penny opens up about her uncle’s death and the moment that redefined what success really means. This isn’t about erasing pain — it’s about understanding it

26/02/2026

New Episode with Penny Locaso
If you’ve ever wondered why certain triggers still sit in your chest or your gut, this conversation might resonate with you.

26/02/2026

Today we slow down and honour the voices that came before us.
Critical Info & Letter to an Elder Day is a reminder to listen, to learn, and to preserve the wisdom that shapes our families and communities. Take a moment to write a letter. Ask the questions. Save the stories.
Their knowledge is a gift we can’t afford to lose.

26/02/2026

NEW EPISODE LIVE
Penny is a behavioural scientist and leadership coach, but this episode is not corporate theory. We talk about su***de, unanswered questions, grief that doesn’t follow a tidy process, and trauma that lodges itself in the body long after the event is over.
Penny shares the story of her uncle’s death — officially classified as su***de, yet filled with ambiguity — and how that moment forced her to confront what success truly meant in her own life.

25/02/2026

Don't be caught dead returns with Season 3
What happens when the person you thought embodied “success” dies in a way that completely unravels your definition of it?
That’s where this conversation with Penny Locaso begins.
Listen to the first episode of Season 3 now

25/02/2026

Still spots left for tomorrow and Friday. Completely free

Join us for a practical, supportive workshop for older Australians who want to take control of their end-of-life planning with dignity and confidence.

The Helping You Plan with Peace of Mind workshop will show you how to use the Critical Info platform to organise key documents, record your wishes, store information securely, and start meaningful conversations with loved ones.

When: Thursday 26 February or Friday 27 February, 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: Melville Cares, June Barton House

To reserve your place at either of these workshops:
Phone 9319 0900 or email info@melvillecares.org.au
For more information visit: https://melvillecares.org.au/client-events/

23/02/2026

Real change happens when leadership steps forward.

The Social Impact Partner reward is for organisations ready to create national, systems-level impact — not just awareness.

As a Social Impact Partner, you help provide:

• 12 months Critical Info Platform access for 50 people
• Dedicated cohort onboarding
• A custom workshop for your organisation or partners
• Ongoing structured support and planning pathways
• Evaluation & Insights reporting suitable for ESG/CSR reporting
• Major public acknowledgment as a national Social Impact Partner

This is about strengthening carers, families and communities at scale — while aligning your organisation with measurable, preventative social impact.

Because supporting carers isn’t charity.
It’s infrastructure.

If your organisation is serious about wellbeing, preparedness and reducing crisis-driven pressure on systems — this is how you lead.

🔗 Explore partnership:
https://criticalinfo.lovable.app/

22/02/2026

The Workplace Wellbeing Pack is a practical way to support staff carers before things unravel.

This includes:

• 12 months access to the Critical Info Platform for 10 staff
• A private onboarding session
• Structured planning across 15 life areas
• Practical toolkits for every participant
• Ongoing access to Critical Chat Tuesdays
• A Workplace Communications Pack for HR & managers
• An HR Impact Snapshot with engagement and participation data

Supporting carers isn’t just compassionate.
It reduces crisis-driven disruption, protects productivity and strengthens psychosocial safety.

Because workplace wellbeing isn’t yoga at lunchtime.
It’s backing your people when life gets hard.

If your organisation wants to lead with proactive, measurable support — this is where it starts.

🔗 Learn more:
https://criticalinfo.lovable.app/

22/02/2026

Day 3 🎬

Final behind-the-scenes snippet from our Helping the Everyday Hero morning tea.

What stayed with me most was this: every person in the room could name an everyday hero in their life — a mum, a grandparent, a partner, a friend.

Not a celebrity.
Someone who quietly holds everything together.

That’s who this work is for 💛

Thank you to our incredible community for showing up, sharing, and supporting carers.