Who We Are
HELD (Holistic End-of-Life and Deathcare Australia) is the national peak body for End-of-Life Doulas and holistic deathcare practitioners in Australia.
We champion safe, ethical and high-quality End-of-Life Doula practice through professional standards, credentialing, advocacy, education and collaboration. We support a growing workforce dedicated to enhancing choice, dignity and connection for individuals, families and communities navigating dying, death and grief.
HELD works to strengthen recognition of End-of-Life Doulas within Australia’s health, aged care and community sectors while contributing to a future where compassionate, person-centred end-of-life support is accessible to all.
HELD’s vision
We aim to normalise death as part of life through informed conversations and compassionate, continuous support for individuals, families and communities.
HELD’s Mission
Leading, supporting and advocating for End-of-Life Doulas across Australia.
Through professional standards, credentialing, education, collaboration and evidence-informed practice, we strengthen the role and impact of End-of-Life Doulas within end-of-life care.
Our members have a place to get to know each other and access tovaluable resources to help them in their work.
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As a national body, we are here to support you to develop your knowledge, skills and capabilities to practise safely, ethically, competently and legally.