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- Brain death
Brain death differs from other states of unconsciousness in important ways.
- Death in hospital
Organising a funeral is an important part of grieving, so it is worth spending time to plan the funeral that you and the deceased person would want.
- Death of a baby
Miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death is a shattering event for those expecting a baby. Grief and anxiety about subsequent pregnancies are common in these circumstances but counselling can help.
- Reduce your risk of early death
You can dramatically reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- Sudden unexpected death in infants (SUDI and SIDS)
You can reduce your baby's risk of sudden unexpected death by providing a safe sleeping environment and avoiding tobacco smoke.
- Work-related fatalities
In 2013, 196 people lost their lives due to work-related accidents in Australia. Find out more about your industry and which organisations help to prevent work-related deaths in your workplace.
- Mushroom poisoning
Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.
- Funerals
It is the funeral directors job to help with many of the legal responsibilities, including the death certificate.
- What to do after someone dies
When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.
- Smoking statistics
Smoking kills more Victorians every year than road accidents, alcohol and other drugs combined.