The human reality of helping a patient die
“Administering voluntary assisted dying is different from academically debating it – two doctors tell us why.” This episode of The Medical Republic's Tea Room podcast interviews two doctors involved with…
Voluntary assisted dying now legal in Queensland
On January 1, 2023, Voluntary Assisted Dying became operational in Queensland. The Queensland parliament voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying in September 2021 after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk took the policy…
The benefits of nature connection for those at the end-of-life
There was great interest when we last discussed the health benefits that we can derive from nature connection. Just a simple connection with nature brings us into the present moment…
ACT and NT now free to legislate on VAD!
Excellent news! After 25 years, territory governments have had their rights returned to make their own VAD laws. The Northern Territory was the first jurisdiction in Australia to allow voluntary…
2022 Rodney Syme Award
DWDV was thrilled to announce that the 2022 Rodney Syme medal was awarded to the amazing Ben White and Lindy Willmott, Professors of Law at the Australian Centre for Health…
Shayne Higson receives 2022 Marilynne Seguin Award
Shayne Higson, CEO DWDNSW, was chosen by the World Federation Right to Die Societies as the recipient of the 2022 ‘Marilynne Seguin’ award. This award is given “For the person…
