Oct 29, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

State Library Theatre at the State Library of Western Australia

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What does a “good death” look like? How important is choice and control to having a dignified end-of-life? Why is death still such a taboo topic for some communities, and how might community be the very answer to some of our most difficult questions concerning death?

Brought to you in partnership with Palliative Care WA, join us for a fascinating panel conversation on these topics, all in celebration of the State Library of Western Australia and Centre for Stories’ latest oral history collection: ‘Death and Dying‘. You will have the opportunity to find out more about this story collection at the event.

Facilitated by journalist and palliative care advocate Rita Alfred-Saggar and featuring four expert speakers: CEO of Palliative Care WA, Lana Glogowski; Founder and Director of the human rights-focussed Metis Centre, Dr Marilyn Metta; Perron Institute Research Chair in Palliative Care at the University of Western Australia, Professor Samar Aoun; and Director of Tender Funerals Perth, Jane House.

‘You Only Die Once’ is part of a full Day of Death program and is followed by two other exciting opportunities to discuss death and dying at your own pace. Come for the whole day and secure your spot to the:

• Advanced Care Planning Workshop at 12pm – FREE
• Death Cafe at Alex Hotel Cafe at 2:15pm – BUY A TICKET

TICKETING

This panel is a FREE event but you will need to RSVP below to secure yourself a seat.

LOCATION

The Theatre is located on the ground floor of the State Library, near the Francis St entry. Signage will be available to show you where the event is located.

The State Library of WA is located at 25 Francis St, Northbridge WA. Find your way via Google Maps here.

THANK YOU

This event would not be possible without financial support from Palliative Care WA and the State Library of Western Australia. PCWA acknowledges gracious funding support from the Department of Health and the Richard Lockwood Foundation.

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair seating is available at the front of the Theatre. ACROD parking is available in all City of Perth Parking areas. This event will be AUSLAN interpreted.

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  Lana Glogowski

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  CEO of Palliative Care WA, Lana Glogowski has worked in a broad range of community development, operational and management positions in the not-for-profit sector as well as with state and federal government. Seven years ago she took up the executive officer position and has since led the CEO Roundtable on Palliative Care, delivered community-based workshops on Advanced Care Planning and engaged with traditional media to increase awareness and understanding of palliative care.    

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  Samar Aoun

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  Professor Samar Aoun is Perron Institute Research Chair in Palliative Care at the University of Western Australia, Head of Palliative Care Research at Perron Institute, and Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University. Prof Aoun is an international leader in the promotion and advocacy of public health approaches to palliative care and led this approach for those living with grief and bereavement. She is known as an innovator and a champion of practice and policy translation of public health science for palliative care.

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  Jane House

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  Jane currently works in the Arts sector and has expertise in governance and administration for not-for-profits. Jane holds a BA in Languages, a Diploma in Writing and Editing, and is a qualified English language teacher. Jane has also worked as a celebrant with experience of conducting funeral and wedding services.

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  Marilyn Metta

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  Dr Marilyn Metta is a Malaysian-born Chinese Australian storyteller who is passionate about working with marginalised stories. She is the Director and Founder of The Metis Centre, a social justice organisation working to address gender inequality and promote women and children’s safety and wellbeing. Marilyn has over 20 years’ experience working as a trauma counsellor with culturally diverse and marginalised communities. She is the Founder of Metamorphosis Inc, a not-for-profit charitable organisation working to provide access to education and promote safety and wellbeing of marginalised young people.  

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  Rita Alfred-Saggar

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  Rita Alfred-Saggar is a journalist and media consultant with broad experience across a range of professional disciplines. She spent 20 years as a newscaster presenting  national and international news stories for the BBC in London and Deutsche Welle in Berlin. Her passion lies in using the power of the media to affect change. More recently she has used her extensive news skills to work as a media consultant for a range of different organisations, including the international aid sector and the hospice and palliative care movement.

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