Kate Leotta, the Heart behind Swan Song Journey

I am dedicated to supporting individuals and their loved ones on their unique journeys. With certifications: Aged Care Doula Companion, Foundations Death Doula and End of Life Consultant, I give warmth and understanding along the way, and offer:

  • Living, dying and death choices

  • Companionship

  • Family support

"Fear does not prevent death, it prevents life"! (Naguib Mahfouz)

I understand that facing the end of life can be a deeply emotional and challenging time for individuals and families alike. My mission is to honour your unique needs, values, and beliefs, ensuring that you and your loved ones feel heard, respected, comforted, supported and empowered, to navigate your own journey confidently and calmly.

Image of Swan to symbolise Swan Song Journey
Image of Swan to symbolise Swan Song Journey

More about Kate

Beyond her professional qualifications, Kate’s life is enriched by her roles as a friend, volunteer, lifelong learner, and avid lover of film, music, plants, and books. She finds joy in embroidery, public speaking, camping, and spending time at beaches and lakes. Once a bush care and Landcare volunteer and community choir singer, she continues to bring these nurturing and creative qualities to her work.

Kate is also a fundraiser for Dementia Australia and has personal experience as a carer, which deepens her empathy and understanding of the challenges her clients may face.

A passionate advocate for open conversations about living, dying, and death, Kate facilitates Death Café events, fostering frank, no-holds-barred discussions in community settings. Her Death Café profile is available here. She offers informal yet profound discussions over beverages and cake in libraries, following Death Café guidelines, creating spaces where people can connect and explore these important topics.

Kate Leotta

end-of-life doula

Kate Leotta, experienced end-of-life doula in South-East Queensland.
Kate Leotta, experienced end-of-life doula in South-East Queensland.
Kate serves you through:
  • Having life and death conversations

  • Assisting you to prepare for a peaceful transition into death

  • Helping you access suitable health, legal, financial, spiritual care, along with social and leisure activities, and after death services.