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Media Release – Five Year Review of Victorian VAD Laws
See the media release below for positive amendments proposed for Victorian VAD laws

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

Wonderful news from the UK!
On Friday 29th November 2024, Britain’s parliament voted in favour of a bill that would legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD) at the Second Reading stage

VAD Media Watch: Global Discussions on Assisted Dying
Over the past week, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) has been a key topic in the media. Read on to learn what’s happening around the world.

VAD-Specific Grief and Bereavement Support: Learnings from an Australian-First Pilot Program
At the recent VADANZ conference in Brisbane, Griefline’s Counselling Coordinator, Kerrie Arthur, and Jane Nosworthy from Dying with Dignity Victoria presented findings from a groundbreaking, Australian-first pilot

Age Defying Advocacy – Presentation by Jane Morris
On the 21st of September, Jane Morris, President of DWDV, spoke at the World Federation of Right To Die Societies International Conference. Jane presented our