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.
VAD Overview
Factsheets
FAQs
Resources
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