News Updates
NSW VAD Board - First Annual Report
02 March, 2025
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...
READEnd of Life Webinar - Grief & Bereavement
10 February, 2025
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....
READ2024 Winter Newsletter
16 August, 2024
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...
READMedia toolkit - responsible reporting on VAD
28 July, 2024
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...
READLaura’s Choice - award winning documentary
07 July, 2024
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...
READNSW VAD Board - Interim Report 2024
07 July, 2024
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...
READOur Summer Newsletter with the latest news from Australia and overseas
24 January, 2024
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...
READNSW Voluntary Assisted Dying law commences
01 December, 2023
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,...
READWebinar - Understanding the Option of Voluntary Assisted Dying
21 October, 2023
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...
READFirst Nations Voice - Position Statement
25 September, 2023
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...
READWebinar - End of Life Doulas - Bridging the gaps in care
09 August, 2023
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...
READOur Winter Newsletter with the latest news from Australia and overseas
30 June, 2023
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...
READWebinar - Empowering the Elderly - How to Avoid the End-of-Life Conveyor Belt
22 May, 2023
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...
READWebinar - The Importance of Advanced Care Planning
18 March, 2023
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...
READSouth Australia becomes the fifth state to implement VAD laws
01 February, 2023
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...
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