Northern Territory: Expert Panel Releases VAD Report
On July 31, the Northern Territory's Expert Advisory Panel released a report on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The report advocates for the legalisation of VAD in the NT and outlines…
Dementia: Eligibility for Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia and New Zealand
Currently, dementia is not included in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation. In a survey conducted by Dying With Dignity Victoria, 76% of survey respondents agreed that dementia should be a…
Residential Aged Care Providers and VAD Requests: Fact Sheet
Critical information for all those living in, or intending to move into, residential aged care. A wonderful fact sheet has been released outlining the responsibilities residential aged care providers have…
Residency Requirements and Assisted Dying – What Needs To Change?
This morning, Keane Bourke wrote about how residency requirements in assisted-dying laws, initially meant to prevent 'death tourism', are affecting people like Marion. The article explores Marion's story—who despite living…
The Dying with Dignity Victoria 50th birthday celebration at Parliament House, Melbourne. PICTURE : PENNY STEPHENS. Wednesday 19th June 2024
DWDV turns 50 and calls for changes to VAD legislation
On our 50th anniversary, Dying With Dignity Victoria published a media release to call for a significant number of changes to Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation. The release outlines…
Eve Crotty, Young Ambassador
Eve Crotty For many years, I served as my mother’s carer as her health increasingly worsened and became more complex. She was diagnosed with ESKD (End Stage Kidney Disease) in…
