As part of National Palliative Care Week, community members are invited to come together in Moruya and Narooma for a special community screening and conversation exploring dementia and end‑of‑life care. Topics that touch every family, yet are so often hard to talk about.

On Thursday 14 May, 12–2pm, The Compassionate Care Collective will host simultaneous events in Moruya (Dr Mackay Community Centre) and Narooma (CWA Rooms), featuring a live screening of Rethinking Dementia and End‑of‑Life Care with Dr Michael Chapman, presented by Palliative Care Australia.

These gatherings offer a gentle, welcoming space to deepen understanding, reduce fear, and build confidence around some of life’s most challenging moments. Attendees are invited to arrive from 12pm for a cuppa before settling in for the presentation, followed by time to reflect, connect, and pick up helpful resources from local palliative care and dementia support representatives.

National Palliative Care Week is a reminder that good end‑of‑life care is everyone’s business — not just health professionals. It’s about community, compassion, and ensuring no one has to navigate dementia, dying, or grief alone.

The Compassionate Care Collective, a growing network of heart‑led locals across Eurobodalla and the Bega Valley, is working to build a more compassionate community around death, dying, caregiving and loss.

Both events on 14 May are free, thanks to the support of Eurobodalla Shire Council, CWA Narooma, and Coordinare. Community transport is available for eligible residents.

Whether you’re a carer, a health worker, someone living with dementia in your family, or simply curious about how we can better support one another, you are warmly welcome.

Registrations via Humantix or email thecompassionatecarecollective@gmail.com

Event details: The Compassionate Care Collective is inviting the community to two local events in Moruya and Narooma on Thursday 14 May, 12- 2pm.

Moruya – Dr Mackay Community Centre

Narooma – Country Women’s Association Rooms

Time: Arrive from 12pm for tea; screening begins shortly after.

Cost: Free. Community transport available for eligible residents.

Registrations via Humantix or email thecompassionatecarecollective@gmail.com

https://events.humanitix.com/host/the-compassionate-care-collective