Built from lived experience

You don't have to figure this out alone.

18December guides you through everything a terminal diagnosis brings, from that first conversation with a specialist to winding up an estate. Whether you are facing it yourself or walking beside someone who is, every step is mapped out.

Free to start. No payment required.

Why this exists

Our founder's partner Mark was given a terminal diagnosis. Together, they built a map of everything that needed to happen, on post-it notes, at the kitchen table. The date they'll never forget is 18 December. This is that map, for everyone.

The journey

Who are you here for?

Tell us who you are here for, and we'll take you straight to the guidance that fits where you are.

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Built by someone who has been through it
Verified specialist directory
Guides written in plain language
Carer support at every stage
Melbourne-based, available nationally

Explore the member tools

A member tool

Never wonder if it has been given

The medication diary keeps a running log of every dose and the time it was given, with email reminders when the next one is due and a read-only view you can share with family or a nurse. Here is one filled with a sample.

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The medications shown are a sample to show how the diary works. They are not real and are not medical advice.

Your checklist

Everything that needs to happen

Three phases: before, during, and after. Work through each at your own pace. Earlier is always better, but it's never too late to start.

Find a specialist

Real specialists, near you

Medical specialists, palliative care teams, estate solicitors and more, wherever you are in Australia. Sourced live from Google.

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“We didn't know where to go, who to see, what to do. We felt completely lost. Nobody should have to feel that way.”
The founder of 18December, reflecting on Mark's diagnosis
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