Meet Rose & Nicole

Our Vision

Reclaiming familiarity with death

To reclaim the old ways of familiarity with death and dying, and with acceptance in our culture of the natural order of things; an embracing of our impermanence and preparation for death, and in so doing, to live life more fully.

Our Mission

Grace, ease and dignity

To provide a variety of opportunities for our clients to explore this ultimate destination, to play around with its impact, and come at last, if we are fortunate enough, to the end of life with grace, ease and dignity.

End of Life Doula & Palliative Care Nurse

Rose Sexton

With 45 years of nursing experience and post-graduate qualifications in palliative care, Rose brings a lifetime of wisdom and compassion to her work as an end of life doula. Her passion for end of life care runs deep — not just professionally, but personally. Rose has walked alongside loved ones through their final journey, and understands intimately the challenges, the nuances, and the unexpected gifts that this territory holds.

She believes that opening up conversations about death contains enormous possibilities for living more fully and richly. A qualified and experienced Advance Care Planner, Rose has spent recent years running workshops, courses and community events in Northeast Victoria, bringing these vital conversations into the open.

She also has a long and joyful history in the performing arts — music and theatre — and believes in their transformative power. Rose lives in Wangaratta, where she continues her work as a palliative care nurse. Her three grown children are forging their own paths, and she has recently published her first book — a memoir about caring for her husband and soulmate, Bill.

End of Life Doula & Mental Health Coach

Nicole Parker

Nicole came to this work through one of life's most profound losses — the death of her youngest brother in a road accident on his 18th birthday. That experience ignited a passion for understanding death, dying, grief and spirituality that has never left her.

After many years working in community and mental health — including her current role as a mental health coach using the Low Intensity CBT approach — Nicole has found her true calling. As she puts it herself, she has finally found what she wants to do when she grows up!

Nicole empowers, supports and educates people to prepare for end of life, helping them make their wishes known and enabling them to live as fully as possible. Her warmth, compassion and deep listening make her a natural in this role. She lives in Beechworth, Victoria with her partner David, surrounded by a productive garden she loves to share. She is immensely proud of her three children and her two grandchildren.