What is the Better Endings Project

The Better Endings Project is about educating the community on the basics of caring for people who are dying. This workshop is for the general public and not designed for the general public.

Who is the course for?

For the general public who find themselves supporting and caring for people approaching end of life or those anticipating this situation.

What does Nelson Tasman Hospice offer?

The facilitators will give practical tips on how you can provide comfort to someone who is dying, and what you can do to plan for your own and your family’s future. It is an interactive course for up to 20 participants.

Participants will learn:

• What to expect when someone is dying
• How compassionate communities can improve care of dying
• Why end of life planning is important and what resources are available
• Simple measures to provide comfort at end of life
• About the sanctity of the last hours/days of life and how to cope and support others after deathDetails:
• Who can attend? General Public – This workshop is not designed for Health Professionals
• Date: Friday 4 April 2025
• Time: 0900 – 1230
• Cost: Free to attend but spaces are limited so registration is essential – A free workshop for the general public “The Better Endings Project” Tickets, Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
• Venue: Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson

For more information contact the Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team

E: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz

T: (03) 546 3950