• Two deaths, one peaceful and supported under Victoria's voluntary assisted dying scheme. The other, a sad and lonely suicide as a consequence of being denied choice at the end of life. It's clearer than ever that there is still more to do regarding end-of-life choices in this country. The Rule of Law, to be valid, should apply equally and to all Australians. Join our campaign for voluntary assisted dying in every state and territory. If this content has raised any issues with you, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. To read more, head to The Age, or read Keith English's story on our Story Wall at gogentleaustralia.org.au/a_peaceful_dignified_assisted_death #vad #assisteddeath #assisteddying #VoluntaryAssistedDying #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #compassion #choice
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    Two deaths, one peaceful and supported under Victoria's voluntary assisted dying scheme. The other, a sad and lonely suicide as a consequence of being denied choice at the end of life. It's clearer than ever that there is still more to do regarding end-of-life choices in this country. The Rule of Law, to be valid, should apply equally and to all Australians. Join our campaign for voluntary assisted dying in every state and territory. If this content has raised any issues with you, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. To read more, head to The Age, or read Keith English's story on our Story Wall at gogentleaustralia.org.au/a_peaceful_dignified_assisted_death #vad #assisteddeath #assisteddying #VoluntaryAssistedDying #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #compassion #choice
  • There is nothing gentle about mesothelioma. At the height of its ravages, Colin – and his wife Lizz, a nurse – took time, precious time, to try and help Western Australia's MPs understand why there was a need for a Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) law. Their messages – in writing, in interviews, in a video, and, finally, addressing a rally on the steps of WA’s Parliament House in the days before the debate – were compelling and human, and all the more powerful for being steeped in deep medical experience. They spoke of the death that Colin inevitably faced. The death that he didn’t want to put himself, or his family, through. It is difficult to overstate the courage, and the sheer humanity, this effort required. As Colin’s two young children, Harry and Eva, grow older, we hope they will come to learn this of their father.
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    There is nothing gentle about mesothelioma. At the height of its ravages, Colin – and his wife Lizz, a nurse – took time, precious time, to try and help Western Australia's MPs understand why there was a need for a Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) law. Their messages – in writing, in interviews, in a video, and, finally, addressing a rally on the steps of WA’s Parliament House in the days before the debate – were compelling and human, and all the more powerful for being steeped in deep medical experience. They spoke of the death that Colin inevitably faced. The death that he didn’t want to put himself, or his family, through. It is difficult to overstate the courage, and the sheer humanity, this effort required. As Colin’s two young children, Harry and Eva, grow older, we hope they will come to learn this of their father.
  • When Janet Cohen was diagnosed with incurable cancer, she knew she didn’t want to suffer the drawn-out, painful death she had seen people close to her have. She is devastated that as an adult in NSW with full mental capacity she cannot choose to limit her suffering through an assisted death. Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Victoria and WA, but not in other states and territories. Equality in law is a fundamental right. It is wrong that some Australians have access to compassionate assisted dying laws while others do not – simply by the lottery of their postcode. DONATE NOW and help terminally ill Australians like Janet win more control over their deaths, including access to safe and workable Voluntary Assisted Dying laws. #VAD #VoluntaryAssistedDying #AssistedDying #Cancer #Choice #EndOfLife #MyLifeMyChoice #DeathWithDignity #Terminalillness #Health #HumanRights #Australia #HumanRightsAustralia #yourlifeyourchoice #freedomofchoice #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #assisteddeath #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare
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    When Janet Cohen was diagnosed with incurable cancer, she knew she didn’t want to suffer the drawn-out, painful death she had seen people close to her have. She is devastated that as an adult in NSW with full mental capacity she cannot choose to limit her suffering through an assisted death. Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Victoria and WA, but not in other states and territories. Equality in law is a fundamental right. It is wrong that some Australians have access to compassionate assisted dying laws while others do not – simply by the lottery of their postcode. DONATE NOW and help terminally ill Australians like Janet win more control over their deaths, including access to safe and workable Voluntary Assisted Dying laws. #VAD #VoluntaryAssistedDying #AssistedDying #Cancer #Choice #EndOfLife #MyLifeMyChoice #DeathWithDignity #Terminalillness #Health #HumanRights #Australia #HumanRightsAustralia #yourlifeyourchoice #freedomofchoice #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #assisteddeath #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare
  • 👇👏The Northern Territory Voluntary Euthanasia Society has a new Facebook page! Search @NTVESAus on facebook to like and share their page! ___ In 1996, Judy Dent's husband Bob became the first person to use the NT's Rights of the Terminally Ill Act. Soon afterwards, the Australian Government overturned the NT law and has prevented the Territories from legislating on assisted dying ever since. Judy is determined to right that wrong, and is more committed than ever to seeing safe and compassionate voluntary assisted dying laws in the NT. But she can't do it alone. Let's show her Australia is with her 💓 Photo credit:ABC News: Sally Brooks #AssistedDying #VAD #VoluntaryAssistedDying #ntves #northernterritory #nt #northernterritoryvoluntaryeuthanasiasociety #voluntaryeuthanasia #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #assisteddeath #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare #yourlifeyourchoice #choice #freedomofchoice
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    👇👏The Northern Territory Voluntary Euthanasia Society has a new Facebook page! Search @NTVESAus on facebook to like and share their page! ___ In 1996, Judy Dent's husband Bob became the first person to use the NT's Rights of the Terminally Ill Act. Soon afterwards, the Australian Government overturned the NT law and has prevented the Territories from legislating on assisted dying ever since. Judy is determined to right that wrong, and is more committed than ever to seeing safe and compassionate voluntary assisted dying laws in the NT. But she can't do it alone. Let's show her Australia is with her 💓 Photo credit:ABC News: Sally Brooks #AssistedDying #VAD #VoluntaryAssistedDying #ntves #northernterritory #nt #northernterritoryvoluntaryeuthanasiasociety #voluntaryeuthanasia #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #assisteddeath #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare #yourlifeyourchoice #choice #freedomofchoice
  • An outtake from Diane Gray's heartbreaking story. To read on, head to gogentleaustralia.org.au/story-wall or follow the link in our bio. #VAD #VoluntaryAssistedDying #AssistedDying #Cancer #Choice #EndOfLife #MyLifeMyChoice #DeathWithDignity #Terminalillness #Health #HumanRights #Australia #HumanRightsAustralia #Tasmania #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #assisteddeath #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare #yourlifeyourchoice #doingitfordisey #freedomofchoice
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    An outtake from Diane Gray's heartbreaking story. To read on, head to gogentleaustralia.org.au/story-wall or follow the link in our bio. #VAD #VoluntaryAssistedDying #AssistedDying #Cancer #Choice #EndOfLife #MyLifeMyChoice #DeathWithDignity #Terminalillness #Health #HumanRights #Australia #HumanRightsAustralia #Tasmania #Euthanasia #RightToDie #GoGentleAustralia #assisteddeath #medicalaidindying #endoflifecare #yourlifeyourchoice #doingitfordisey #freedomofchoice