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  Disclaimer: Please note these VAD webpages and factsheets have been updated on Monday 27 November 2023, however the laws in NSW do not come into effect until Tuesday 28 November 2023.

Voluntary Assisted Dying

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is the assistance provided by a health practitioner to a person with terminal disease, illness or medical condition to end their life. VAD is legal in all Australian States.

These resources explain Australian VAD laws in the context of aged and home care.

Green = VAD is legal, Grey=VAD is Illegal

 

  • Training module

An online training module on this topic is available through the End of Life Law for Clinicians training program. To learn more about the training or to register visit the ELLC online training portal.

Page updated 20 November 2023