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The overwhelming majority of Australians (80%) believe that terminally ill individuals should have a right to seek and obtain assistance to end their life with dignity. That right does not exist.
Current law lags significantly behind the will of the people.
See why we need law reform.
Your questions answered: FAQs.
Meet the Committee...
DWDV is an active law reform and 'self help' organisation pursuing public policies and laws in the state of Victoria that enhance self-determination and dignity at the end of life. More...
DWDV's services... |
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Parliament Rally
 Hundreds attended the 2008 Steve Guest Day Rally held on the steps of Parliament House on 16th April.
This year’s rally was in support of the Private Members Bill now being introduced into the Victorian Parliament to enact the right to die with dignity. More on the Bill...
Speakers at the rally included:
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Co-sponsors of the Bill, Ken Smith (Liberal) and Colleen Hartland (Greens). |
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Prof. David Kelly, former Chairman, Victorian Law Reform Commission. |
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Lisa Fitzpatrick, Secretary, Australian Nursing Federation (Victorian branch) |
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Change will occur only if you take action.
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Protect your rights: attend a workshop to assess and record your own end-of-life wishes. |
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Get free legal forms to protect your end-of-life preferences . Without them, your exit may be not what you want at all. |
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Consider joining as a member here... Great benefits as well as supporting the cause. |
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Make a donation here... Every donation helps towards choice and dignity. DWDV is a not-for-profit organisation run largely by volunteers. |
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Tell a friend about DWDV. |
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