Rodney Syme Medal 2024 recipient: Ian Wood
This year’s recipient of the Rodney Syme medal is Ian Wood. The Rodney Syme Medal recognises distinguished effort in pursuit of the Dying with Dignity cause. Ian has worked tirelessly…
News from Victoria
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…
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 suffering at the end of…
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 to individuals and their loved…
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 and Research Evidence (CERE) at…
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 of their death. The Centre…
