Voluntary Assisted Dying

In this section you will find information on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). VAD is a safe, legal and effective medical process that gives an eligible person the option to end their suffering by choosing how and when they die. VAD is also called assisted dying, voluntary euthanasia or medical assistance to die. The information and laws about VAD are different in each state and territory in Australia.

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Voluntary Assisted Dying (Go Gentle Australia charity website)

Voluntary Assisted Dying (Go Gentle Australia charity website)
Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults with 6-12 months left to live to request help from their doctor to end their suffering. Voluntary assisted dying is also sometimes called assisted dying, voluntary euthanasia or medical assistance to die. The Go Gentle Australia charity website explains…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in Queensland (QLD Government)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in Queensland (QLD Government)
This QLD Health website provides in formation for the general community and additional information for health care professionals about voluntary assisted dying in Queensland. Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) gives people who meet eligibility criteria, are suffering and dying, the option to ask for medical assistance to end their life.
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT Government)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT Government)
Voluntary assisted dying is a safe and effective medical process that gives an eligible person the option to end their suffering by choosing how and when they die. The ACT Government is responding to strong community feedback that Canberrans want this option to be available in the ACT. A voluntary assisted dying (VAD) bill is expected to be…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in Tasmania (Tas Government)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in Tasmania (Tas Government)
Voluntary assisted dying is a process that enables a person who is suffering from a terminal medical condition to legally access a substance to end their life, with support and assistance from registered health practitioners. Voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania is regulated by the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021. A person is…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia (WA Government)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia (WA Government)
As of 1 July 2021, voluntary assisted dying is a choice available to eligible people in Western Australia under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019. Voluntary assisted dying involves a process to access medication and to enable a person to legally choose the manner and timing of their death. This WA Government website provides information for the…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in Victoria (Department of Health, Victoria)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in Victoria (Department of Health, Victoria)
Victoria is the first state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) provides a safe legal framework for people who are suffering and dying to choose the manner and timing of their death. This Victorian government website provides information and links for members of the public and health care…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in South Australia (SA Health)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in South Australia (SA Health)
The Government of South Australia believes all South Australians are entitled to quality end of life care, which relieves pain and suffering, and provides compassionate support to family, friends and carers. This website provides information for community members (patients, family, carers) and healthcare professionals about voluntary assisted dying…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW (NSW Health)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW (NSW Health)
This NSW Health website provides information about voluntary assisted dying in NSW. There is information for the general community, and additional information for health care professionals. A new law comes into effect in NSW on 28 Nov 2023. People cannot access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in NSW before 28 November 2023.
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory (Go Gentle Australia Charity)

Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory (Go Gentle Australia Charity)
In July 2023, the NT Government announced it would assemble an Expert Advisory Panel to consider the legalisation of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in the Territory. The advisory panel will consult with the community to develop a framework for VAD. A report is due by July 2024. The Go Gentle Australia charity website provides some information about…
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