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Vibha wanted to honour her mother’s wish to die voluntarily at home. She found help online

Vibha Gulati with a photo of her late mother, Bhusan (SBS Spencer Austad).jpg

Vibha Gulati with a photo of her late mother, Bhushan. Credit: SBS/Spencer Austad

Each year, over 180,000 Australians face death, yet few leave behind a will or clear end-of-life instructions. For Vibha Gulati, caring for her mother Bhusan at home fulfilled a deeply personal final wish. With the support of the Violet Initiative, a not-for-profit offering guidance and AI-enabled multilingual tools—families like Vibha’s find emotional and practical help. As Australia’s population ages, experts stress the growing need for services like Violet to support dignified and informed farewells.


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By Vrishali Jain

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Each year, over 180,000 Australians face death, yet few leave behind a will or clear end-of-life instructions. For Vibha Gulati, caring for her mother Bhusan at home fulfilled a deeply personal final wish. With the support of the Violet Initiative, a not-for-profit offering guidance and AI-enabled multilingual tools—families like Vibha’s find emotional and practical help. As Australia’s population ages, experts stress the growing need for services like Violet to support dignified and informed farewells.


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