In Victoria 400 people have registered for VAD, despite obstacles
The Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Act came into effect in June 2019, a year ago, following long, intense and very divided public debate. It’s not yet known how many Victorians…
News from Victoria
An Update on VAD: (Almost) A Year in Review
Dr Cameron McLaren has written a comprehensive article reviewing the experience of Voluntary Assisted Dying over the year since it became legalised here in Victoria. He includes a reflection on…
Voluntary Assisted Dying Information Website
The Victorian Government has now published its website for Voluntary Assisted Dying, which answers the most frequently asked questions about VAD.
The Statewide VAD Care Navigator Service
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017, passed by the Victorian Parliament in November 2017, comes into effect on 19 June 2019. From that date, Victorians at the end-of-life who are…
Does the Vic VAD Act fulfil its stated policy goals?
Does the Vic VAD Act fulfil its stated policy goals? This academic paper by Ben White et al says no.The paper lists six policy goals: respect all human liferespect personal…
Seeking Doctors In Support
From the group that brought you Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation - Dying With Dignity Victoria (DWDV)! Finally, some of the people suffering intolerably at the end-of-life will be able…
