Critical Info

27/07/2025

🧬 Living with hepatitis often means living with hard questions:
➡️ Will I get sicker?
➡️ What happens if things take a turn?
➡️ How do I talk to my family about it?

Planning ahead isn’t about giving up — it’s about making sure your voice is heard.
At Critical Info, we help you:
👥 Connect in our supportive Facebook group
🤝 Access grief-informed guidance
📄 Create a plan — on your terms, for your future.

Listen to Jessica Chappell's episode: bit.ly/44YpiVK

26/07/2025

The People's Choice Voting link closes 28 July 2025.

Here's the link to share: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ausmumpc2025

Good luck!

24/07/2025

💧 Some losses give no warning.
A moment in the water. A life changed forever.

On World Drowning Prevention Day, we honour those lost — and the loved ones left navigating grief, questions, and heartbreak.

At Critical Info, we help people prepare for the unthinkable — with compassion, not fear.

Because the kindest gift we can leave behind is clarity.

24/07/2025

My keynote, The Invisible Load: Turning Overwhelm into Legacy, is for every woman juggling the demands of family, business, and caregiving. I’ll share my personal story—how crisis and caregiving sparked clarity—and reveal five simple, free steps to ease future stress, safeguard your family, and reclaim peace of mind.

Join me and hundreds of amazing women for this inspiring, practical, and fun event! Tickets here:
https://ausmumpreneur.com/ausmumpreneurconference-2/

23/07/2025

It’s Stress Down Day (24 July) 😌

Feeling overwhelmed by all the “what ifs”? You’re not alone — but you can take control.

Creating a plan for life’s hardest moments might sound stressful, but at Critical Info we make it simple, supportive, and empowering.

Take a breath. Take a step. Your future self (and your family) will thank you.

23/07/2025

NEW EPISODE TODAY

Join us as Jessica Chappell, a passionate advocate for organ and tissue donation, shares her raw and emotional experiences, from the moment she received the life-changing call to the challenges of navigating chronic illness and the waiting game for a donor.

23/07/2025

Your peace of mind starts with a simple step today.

Our Critical Info Platform Workshop helps Victorians create a personalised, secure end-of-life manual—without stress or overwhelm.

Register to attend the workshop – Call (03) 8595-3033 or click on the link to secure your spot before spaces fill up.

This workshop provides practical, step-by-step guidance on utilising the Critical Info Platform to facilitate end-of-life planning, and includes your first year of Critical Info Platform access (valued at $99) complimentary.

Only $99 to attend. A support person is welcome for free.

Feel encouraged to bring someone – you don’t have to do this alone and are welcome to bring a family member or friend for support at no extra cost, making the session more comfortable and collaborative.

Book here: bit.ly/4dOKf9K

20/07/2025

💬 Today marks the start of National Pain Week (21–27 July)

At Critical Info, we see you. The millions of Australians living with chronic pain — often invisible, often misunderstood — deserve care, dignity, and a voice in their future.

Our founder, Catherine Ashton , lives with chronic pain & it reminds us: planning ahead isn’t just about the end — it’s about reclaiming control, clarity, and comfort now.

This week, let’s listen. Let’s honour. Let’s plan with compassion. 💛

17/07/2025

The People's Choice Voting link will open at 9am AEST 14 July 2025.

Here's the link to share: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ausmumpc2025

Good luck!

16/07/2025

NEW EPISODE TODAY

Barbara Allen, the visionary behind Australia's first animal chaplaincy program at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital, delves into the emotional complexities of pet loss, exploring why the death of an animal can hit us harder than we expect, and how society's mixed messages can leave us feeling isolated in our grief.

14/07/2025

🎙️ New Episode – Peninsula Picks

This week, we’re joined by Catherine Ashton, founder of Critical Info, a powerful local initiative helping people get prepared for the unexpected – from bushfires and medical emergencies to life’s sudden challenges. 🔥🩺⚡

Catherine Ashton opens up about the emotional story that inspired Critical Info, and how one confronting family experience sparked her mission to help others feel calm, confident, and in control when it matters most.

We dive into why preparation isn’t about panic – it’s about peace of mind. 💡
Plus, Catherine shares simple, practical tips we should all consider, no matter our age or stage in life.

🎧 Peninsula Picks – Click below to listen now!

Critical Info
Catherine Ashton

In this episode of Peninsula Picks, we speak with Catherine Ashton, founder of Critical Info, a powerful local initiative helping people prepare for the unexpected. Whether it’s bushfires, medical emergencies, or life’s curveballs, Critical Info is all about making sure the right information is ...

13/07/2025

🌈 July 14 – International Non-Binary People’s Day 🌈
At Critical Info, we believe everyone deserves to have their identity, relationships, and legacy respected — in life and after death.

Our platform empowers non-binary people to document their wishes clearly, from chosen names and pronouns to who they trust to make decisions. Because planning ahead should be safe, inclusive, and affirming for all.

Today, we stand in solidarity and celebration with non-binary communities. 💛🤍💜🖤