"Life and death are not so separate. Life and death are just like two wings of a bird, simultaneously happening" - OSHO
Throughout my own spiritual journey and a 5 year traditional birth work study which took me all over Australia and overseas, I came to understand birth & death as different sides of the same door.
My journey is not only professional but profoundly personal. From confronting my own mortality since a young age, I have cultivated a grounded, compassionate presence that supports others navigating beginnings, endings and the spaces in between.
Now back home in Tasmania, I work in relationship with a local, family-led funeral home assisting with mortuary work and the final steps with my clients.
I remain strongly connected to leading midwives and educators across Australia and overseas, as well as within my local community. These relationships deeply support me and enrich the support I offer my clients.
Whether you are preparing for or processing birth or death, supporting a loved one or navigating a major life transition. I am here to offer calm care & grounded guidance to support your physical, emotional, practical and spiritual needs.
Training & Qualifications
5 Year Study of The Work with Tanya Murphy, True To Heart (2019-2024)
In-person Death Doula Training, Zenith Virago, VIC, 2025
2 day Showing Up For Older Australians Workshop, AFHRA, 2026
Holistic Death Care for Birth Workers, Amy Lou, 2022
Chinese Medicine In-Person Apprenticeship, Dr Naomi Jansson, 2022
Guardians of The Nest Mentorship, Sunni Carl, 2022
Sovereign Birth Mentorship, Amy Lou, 2023
Belly Binding Workshop, Sarah Smits, 2023
2 day Birth Craft Workshop, Claire Eccelston, 2024
Education To Empowerment Program, Guatemala, 2024
The Initiation Of Birth Retreat, NSW, 2023
Yin Sanctuary Training (Ayurveda & Chinese Medicine in Birth), Dr Naomi Jansson, 2022
Ayurveda for Women Certificate, Bhakti Rose, 2024
7 day Magdalena Training, Winter Jade Icely, 2023
Home Sweet Home Birth Course, Claire Eccleston, 2024
200hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Krishna Village, 2021
50hr Pre-Natal Yoga Training, Katie Rose, 2022
50hr Yin Yoga Training, The Sol Collective, 2024
2 day Rebozo Training, Sarah Smith, NSW, 2025
4 day Womb & Fertility Massage, QLD, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to the Natural Death Advocacy Network (NDAN), an end of life doula is:
A non-medical support person who provides holistic, tailored, and compassionate companionship to individuals and families before, during, and after death.
They fill care gaps by offering education, emotional support, and practical planning to empower informed choices
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Non-Medical Support: Doulas do not perform clinical tasks like giving medication or changing dressings; instead, they work in the "95%" of the time people spend outside of direct medical care, providing companionship and emotional, spiritual, and practical support.
Holistic Care & Advocacy: They advocate for the dying person's wishes, ensuring their care is aligned with their personal, cultural, or spiritual values.
Death Planning: They help with "death preparedness," including advance care directives, legacy documents, emotional wills, and planning funerals or vigils.
Support for Loved Ones: Doulas provide respite and support to family members, helping them manage the practical and emotional burdens, which allows family members to simply be with their loved one.
Continuity of Care: They often act as the constant in the journey, connecting with families from the time of diagnosis through to after-death care.
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Palliative care (e.g., doctors, nurses) manages medication, pain, and symptoms.
Doulas provide companionship, advocacy, documentation support, legacy work (e.g.memory books) and family care.
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After death has taken place I work in alliance with a very small, independent, family led funeral home called Solace in Southern Tasmania for body care, burials and cremations.
I can work alongside other practitioners e.g palliative care nurses, hospice volunteers, medical practitioners, midwives, doulas, nurses, family/friends.
I am in strong relationship with many professionals in these spaces. And they are always available for contact from me. This means that though not in the physical, both me and my clients are supported by a community around us.
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‘The Work’ is a process of self enquiry and cognitive therapy developed by Byron Katie.
It involves asking, and deeply being anchored in, four simple questions about each belief or thought that causes us pain and suffering.
This practice allows us to find freedom from the grasp of the ego mind and access the peace that always exists within.
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I am located in Southern Tasmania, and travel across the state for in-person support.
I also provide online support for services such as transition mentoring, advance care planning, legacy work and consultation.
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There is no right or wrong time to reach out.
I can offer support weeks, months or years before a birth or death.
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You can work with me if you are:
Preparing for an expected or unexpected birth or death
Actively dying
Post birth or death
A current or upcoming birth or death doula
Experiencing an internal birth or death of self
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Options can include: cremation, private, public or natural (eco-friendly) burial or in Southern Tasmania: water cremation (aquamation).
I can help you explore what is available in your area and what feels aligned with your values, beliefs and finances.