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 program of VAD-specific grief and bereavement support. Those findings are summarised in this white paper: 

“VAD-Specific Grief and Bereavement Support: Learnings from an Australian-First Pilot Program.” 

The conference presentation highlighted the unique challenges of VAD-related grief and demonstrated the success of a collaborative pilot program offering tailored support for those navigating this complex journey. Conference participants recognised bereavement as an area requiring urgent attention, with the work of Griefline and DWDV paving the way for transformative support services.

The full white paper can be accessed below: