News Updates

Seven months of official data The NSW VAD Board Report was released on 29 November for the 7 month period from 28 Nov 2023 - 30 June 2024. During that period 398 terminally ill...

Webinar recording now available If you missed our webinar on 4 September (or would like to watch it again) you can access the recording below or use this link to view on our You Tube Channel....

Our Winter 2024 Newsletter is a bumper edition in a revamped format. We hope you like it. In this edition we have a special tribute to Shayne Higson who contributed so much to our...

It's important that the media and other commentary about voluntary assisted dying is accurate, ethical and respectful and that misinformation is not perpetuated.  Voluntary assisted dying can now be legally accessed by residents of...

Laura’s Choice is an award winning documentary, telling the story of an eccentric, outspoken and feisty 90-year-old, Laura Henkel, who decides she wants to end her life on her own terms. She asks her daughter...

Voluntary assisted dying in NSW - the story so far A week ago the NSW VAD Board published its Interim Report for the first three months of operation of the NSW VAD Laws which...

Our Summer 2023/2024 Newsletter aims to bring everyone up-to-date with the latest developments in New South Wales as well as news from across Australia and around the world. With the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying...

On Tuesday 28 November 2023 New South Wales became the final state in Australia to implement a Voluntary Assisted Dying Law. Dying with Dignity NSW welcomed the commencement of this compassionate, end-of-life option for eligible,...

On Wednesday 18 October 2023, Dying with Dignity NSW hosted a very informative webinar entitled - Understanding the Option of Voluntary Assisted Dying. We were delighted to have four incredible guest speakers including two...

First Nations Voice The Uluru Statement of the Heart invites Australians to join in a future that recognises and celebrates the First Australians of this country. The Board of Dying with Dignity NSW embrace...

On Wednesday 2 August 2023, Dying with Dignity NSW hosted a very informative webinar entitled - End of Life Doulas - Bridging the gaps in care. We were delighted to have three very experienced...

Our Winter 2023 Newsletter aims to bring everyone up-to-date with the latest developments in New South Wales as well as news from across Australia and around the world. In a few short months, the...

On Wednesday 17 May 2023, Dying with Dignity NSW hosted a very informative webinar entitled - Empowering the Elderly - How to Avoid the End-of-Life Conveyor Belt.  We were delighted to have two very...

On Thursday 2 March 2023, Dying with Dignity NSW hosted a very informative webinar on The Importance of Advance Care Planning.  Although by the end of 2023 people living in NSW will be able...

On Tuesday 31 January 2023, South Australia became the fifth state to implement their Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) scheme. The SA law was passed in 2021 following 16 earlier attempts at law reform over...