News & Events
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Community events are a beautiful way to bring us together. These gatherings provide a safe space for people to connect, learn and share how different worldviews and ways of knowing can create compassionate communities in Aotearoa.
Whether it's a neighbourhood block party, a cultural festival, or a charity fundraiser, these events create opportunities for meaningful interactions, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and solidarity within the community. Through shared activities and shared spaces, community events play a vital role in building social cohesion, promoting understanding, and strengthening the bonds that tie us together as a community.
Upcoming Events
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Encuentro Comunidad Latina - Cafe con la muerte Hablemos!
Domingo 24 Noviembre | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Avondale Library,
93 Rosebank Road, Auckland
Death Café es una iniciativa internacional que tiene como objetivo aumentar la conciencia sobre la muerte y ayudar a las personas a aprovechar al máximo sus vidas (finitas). Disfrute de una discusión grupal sobre la muerte sin agenda, objetivos ni temas.
Es más un grupo de discusión que una sesión de asesoramiento o apoyo para el duelo. Los Death Cafés siempre se ofrecen:
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Sin fines de lucro
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En un espacio accesible, respetuoso y confidencial
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Sin intención de llevar a las personas a ninguna conclusión, producto o curso de acción.
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¡Además de bebidas refrescantes y pastel!
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Auckland Regional Compassionate Communities Hui!
December 5th and 7th | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Fickling Convention Centre
546 Mount Albert Road, Auckland, 1042
We are inviting all community members, organizations, and leaders interested in fostering a Compassionate Communities Network in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) to join us for this pivotal hui. This is an opportunity to collaborate, discuss, and explore how we can build a regional network that promotes compassionate end-of-life care and well-being in our communities.
Hui Objectives:
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Determine who is keen to contribute to creating a regional Compassionate Communities Network.
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Explore roles, support, and potential structures for the network.
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Set goals and establish an initial action plan.
Hui Agenda:
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Overview from the Rotorua Compassionate Communities Hui: Updates on the formation of a national network.
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Discussion on the Compassionate Cities Framework: Can Auckland become a Compassionate City?
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Collaborative session to explore leadership, structure, and next steps for the regional network.
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Group networking and morning tea.
Death Cafe - Mt Roskill
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It's more of a discussion group than a grief support group or counselling session.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings
DATES:
Saturday 14th December
Death Cafe - Birkenhead
Enjoy an open, group-directed conversation about death with no set agenda, objectives, or themes. It's a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead
DATES:
Sunday 1st December
Death Cafe - Panmure
Join us for an open, group-directed conversation about death, where there is no set agenda, objectives, or themes. This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
7/13 Pilkington Road, Panmure
DATES:
TBC
Death Cafe - New Lynn
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It's more of a discussion group than a grief support group or counselling session.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn
DATES:
Saturday 7th December
Death Cafe - Browns Bay
Enjoy an open, group-directed conversation about death with no set agenda, objectives, or themes. It's a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
8 Bute Road, Browns Bay
DATES:
Sunday 8th December
Other Events
Community Forum
Join us in strengthening compassionate communities. Listen to inspiring stories from community members, learn about compassionate organisations, contribute new ideas, and collaborate on creative crafts.
10:00 pm - 12:30 pm
DATES:
TBC
Honohono Tatou Wānanga
Compassionate CommunitiesBefore, During, and After Death
A wānanga for whānau providing information to prepare for end-of-life care, death and burial.
Topics covered:
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Advance Care Plans
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Organ donation
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Whānau trusts, succession,
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Burial and cremation information,
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Wills and power of attorney, Affordable coffins
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Harakeke kopaki, shrouds,
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Natural burials
Art & Impermanence
Embark on a contemplative journey of self-discovery through the power of art.
We invite you to engage in artful reflections on impermanence in these sessions. Investigating our creative intuition, we’ll explore the profound beauty and humanity in life’s most challenging moments.
What to expect: Meditative Art: immerse yourself in meditative and creative sessions, expressing your feelings, emotions and sensations around impermanence, life and death
Shared insights: Create a shared space for sharing your reflections and insights with a community of like-minded individuals.
Advance Care Plan Workshops
Run by End-of-Life Doulas, come along to learn about Advance Care Plans and stick around to create your own.
What else?
If you’re interested in any of the above events and would like us to come to your organisation, please contact us! If you have other ideas of how we can collaborate or be of service to you, please do let us know.