Beyond the Will

Beyond the Will Holistic end-of-life planning is more than formal documents (will and advanced care plan). It needs doing before it’s really needed.

It reflects our values, interests and the breadth of our lives: emotional housekeeping, end-of-life, our legacy and more.

PSA: I'm officially slowing down as we approach the end of the year!So that will completing my current work, fully recov...
19/11/2025

PSA: I'm officially slowing down as we approach the end of the year!

So that will completing my current work, fully recovering from a pesky virus, having a bit of a rest and getting things sorted for the family birthdays🎂 and the festive season🎄- all sounds a bit contradictory!

While I’ll still be posting, it won't be as frequent.

I want to take this moment to express my gratitude to all my followers, collaborators, and also to my clients - it's been a honour to work with you.

is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of one and 14 in Australia.Children have no and poor imp...
18/11/2025

is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of one and 14 in Australia.

Children have no and poor impulse control - but it's up to the adults to make roads safer for our younger ones. A reduction in the in or where many children are around of just 10km per hour makes a huge difference in the likelihood of should a child be hit by a car.

One mother who's child died, turned an unspeakable tragedy into a campaign for better awareness and slower speed limits. The advocates for and produces information including these . I love this idea and whilst the residents in my street are aware of children living here, other drivers avoiding busier roads don't know.
I've have ordered a couple of the stickers already!

We're roughly half the way through the season of . Seasons are recognised not by a rigid date, but observation of cha...
15/11/2025

We're roughly half the way through the season of . Seasons are recognised not by a rigid date, but observation of changes to the land and wildlife.

flowers (as do other grasses in my garden) at this time, insects abound giving our / an excellent food source.

Many of the 23 species of Victorian microbats are endangered due to , and the use of and that reduce their food sources. Consider avoiding these products and whether you can build and or install a . Details in the comments.

Another oldie but goodie from the series on .In case you haven't seen or heard about it, the program allows viewers t...
14/11/2025

Another oldie but goodie from the series on .

In case you haven't seen or heard about it, the program allows viewers to send in questions on a sensitive or . A group of people from around the country who have first-hand experience of the subject then get to answer the questions.

It's funny, honest and moving and a great demonstration of the power of . We can't talk to anyone about anything. But with permission and the right environment it's an for everyone.

Unfortunately due to sickness (a variant of something like a cold-flu) I will be rescheduling the planned workshop on ,...
13/11/2025

Unfortunately due to sickness (a variant of something like a cold-flu) I will be rescheduling the planned workshop on , and until the new year.

Details to follow in a week or so.

PSA - there are a wide range of around and they continue to circulate through the community. If you're older, immuno-compromised, under two, or trying to conceive you may want to consider getting . Some groups are eligible for .

Seven lawsuits are underway in California alleging that a evolved into a 'su***de coach'. They suggest that it “evolve...
12/11/2025

Seven lawsuits are underway in California alleging that a evolved into a 'su***de coach'. They suggest that it “evolved into a psychologically manipulative presence, positioning itself as a confidant and emotional support”.

This includes allegations against OpenAI of , ***de, as well as negligence.

Each of the plaintiffs apparently used for more commonly requested information such as schoolwork, research or writing. But once then began to use it as and it appears things took a very dark turn.

If you need any help, contact lifeline - link in comments.

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/07/chatgpt-lawsuit-su***de-coach?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Today is that commemorates the end of World War I and the , and hardship it created. It was a on a scale and with...
11/11/2025

Today is that commemorates the end of World War I and the , and hardship it created. It was a on a scale and with technology that had never been seen before.

It resulted in:
🌹over 30 countries engaged in conflict
🌹around 10 million combatant deaths
🌹up to 23 million combatants physically wounded
🌹an incalculable number of combatants psychologically traumatized.

Many Pacifika countries were involved including Australia, New Zealand/Aotearo, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. In Tahiti it is called and as with many countries also honours veterans of all conflicts.

Plenty of information here on the perils of purchasing a funeral product. This includes , and the hidden dominance of...
10/11/2025

Plenty of information here on the perils of purchasing a funeral product. This includes , and the hidden dominance of major international corporations that appear to be separate local .

However, it also presents the expanding range of options. are becoming more diverse, and so are options for body .

is available (NSW, Tasmania and soon Qld) and it's likely that will be available in Australia in a few years. Both being driven by the interest in greener, more sustainable options for the .

Reach out if you'd like more information on planning for the final chapter.



https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/08/gone-to-a-wetter-place-the-queenslanders-disrupting-the-death-industry-with-water-cremations?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

The Rakher Upobash festival is currently occurring in . It is connected to a Hindu sage who preached simplicity, devo...
10/11/2025

The Rakher Upobash festival is currently occurring in . It is connected to a Hindu sage who preached simplicity, devotion, and service to others.

Devotees pray, recite mantras and light lamps symbolising the victory of light over darkness. It also represents and for the community in a Muslim-majority country. Specifically religious diversity and peaceful coexistence among different communities.

You have to be a certain age to know who was - she starred in a '70s sitcom and became an author. Somers died in 2023,...
09/11/2025

You have to be a certain age to know who was - she starred in a '70s sitcom and became an author. Somers died in 2023, however perhaps she also lives on?

Her husband funded an of her trained using her 27 books and hundreds of interviews. He's impressed: 'I really can’t tell which one is the real and which one is the AI'.

The idea was apparently first raised by Somers and supported by their family - so some of the ethical questions have been addressed. How effective is it/she? You can judge for yourself in the video in the comment.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCsRK6eJr-E

Since the 600 more lives have ended whilst incarcerated. Aunty , was the most recent woman to die in custody (2017)...
08/11/2025

Since the 600 more lives have ended whilst incarcerated.

Aunty , was the most recent woman to die in custody (2017). After falling asleep on a train, the conductor woke her resulting in the police arresting her for . At that time were 10 times more likely to be detained for being drunk in public than non-Indigenous women.

Locked up in a concrete cell, she fell hitting her head numerous times. However, no proper checks were undertaken, despite lying injured on the floor for 3 hours. Tanya later died from a .

This blanket was started in a and was part of Indigenous Arts In Prisons and Community Program. There's currently an exhibition showing at in Carlton until 22 November.

In the US today it is apparently day. This seems to be a relatively straightforward way to end up or at least with s...
07/11/2025

In the US today it is apparently day. This seems to be a relatively straightforward way to end up or at least with significant injuries.

However, it's not actually about close contact with a Grizzly (Polar bear or Grizzly - which would be more rapidly be fatal? On the basis of no scientific evidence I pronounce it a draw.)

This day is actually about the advantages of which are Kodiak Bear sized!
Hugs can , and trigger oxytocin and other neurotransmitters that boost bonding, , and increase feelings of and .

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