Holistic End of Life and Death Care Australia (HELD)

HELD stands for Holistic End of Life and Deathcare Australia. It is an organisation dedicated to promoting and providing holistic approaches to end-of-life care, deathcare practices, after-death care, and funeral care in Australia. HELD aims to uphold ethical values and principles while offering guidance and support to its members, who are involved in various aspects of end-of-life and deathcare. The organisation focuses on ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals at the end of life, as well as supporting caregivers, both personal and professional. HELD fosters collaboration among practitioners and advocates for the recognition and promotion of holistic practices within the wider Australian healthcare landscape.

https://held.org.au/become-a-member/ 

Networking

Get to know your compatriots in the end-of-life and death care space. Find professional connections and allies to enhance your practice and improve the professionalism of the industry.

Making a difference

Your knowledge matters, and our collective voice can make a difference to governmental policy and regulations.

Directory listing

Get found by colleagues that can use your skills. The directory includes your business details, location, target demographic and specialist skills.

Insurance

HELD has researched insurance providers for the end-of life space. There should be something to match most provider needs.

Exclusive offers and discounts

Your fellow members can provide member discounts and access to exclusive offers for products and services that you need.

Advertising events, products and services

Get the word out about what you do. Promote your business, products or events to others in the industry.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Learn new skills or keep on top of the latest best practice for your business.

Which membership is right for you?

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Membership Requirements

HELD provides three levels of membership to suit your particular needs and goals. Each has its own benefits and requirements:

• General Members – General Members do not need to have professional credentials, they need only to wish for knowledge and friends in the end-of-life and death care.
• Member Practitioners – To be recognised as a Member Practitioner you will need to have an ABN, insurance, a complaints procedure, access to your fee structure, and be prepared to commit to 10 hours of professional development each year. Evidence of these criteria must be made available to HELD if requested.
• Member Organisation – Depending on the nature of the organisation, some or all of the Practitioner requirements may apply. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

General Member

$20

Annually

For students, volunteers, carers, other non-professional end-of-life workers, or those otherwise committed to holistic end-of-life and death care. 

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Practitioner Member

$90

Annually

For those working in the death and dying industry, such as end-of-life doulas, funeral celebrants, holistic funeral workers or suppliers.

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Organisation Member

$250.00

Annually

For organisations or businesses in the death and dying industry who share HELD’s values and are committed to holistic end-of-life and death care.

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