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Late Professor Arnold Gillespie Honoured with Order of Australia award
From South Australia, the late Professor Arnold Gillespie was awarded an Order of Australia for his significant service to medicine, particularly for his advocacy for

Cherryl Barassi calls for improved VAD laws as she shares her story
On June 11th, The Age reported a tragic story highlighting the urgent need for reform in Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation. Currently, not everyone

Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation Passes In The ACT
Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation has been passed in the ACT 20 votes to 5. Congratulations to all on getting this progressive bill through, especially to

Rosehaven Hospice – an inspiration!
An inspiring and uplifting story about ‘Rosehaven’ Hospice, a five-bedroom home set amongst 4.5 acres of beautiful gardens in Mansfield, country Victoria. Rosehaven offers support

Five year review of the operation of Victoria’s VAD Act 2017
DWDV is pleased to provide you with our ‘Five year review of the operation of Victoria’s VAD Act 2017’ submission to the Centre for Evaluation

The 5-year review of the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017
Since June 2019, Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (the Act) enables eligible Victorians who are suffering and dying to choose the manner and timing