Once called 'pauper's funerals' or 'desititue funerals', the practice of supporting someone who has died to access after-death care and funeral support is still very much in the remit of social workers in Australia. So, what happens when you have no means to pay for a funeral?
Listen along with Mim and Lis as they hear from a social worker with lots of experience in this space. It's not one to miss!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
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Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (21 Oct, 2026)
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