As life expectancy grows and our relationship with death evolves, conversations around voluntary assisted dying (VAD) and its role in society are becoming more crucial than ever.

Our guest Jane Morris is a true trailblazer in this space. As president of Dying with Dignity Victoria, she has been a strong advocate for VAD, working tirelessly to ensure compassion, autonomy, and justice are at the heart of end-of-life care. In this episode, we discuss the need for VAD reform in Victoria and our recent visit to Parliament House to campaign for these changes.

More information on Jane and her organisation can be found here.

Further Information & Support

If this episode raises difficult emotions for you, please know that you are not alone.

Here are some trusted places you can reach out to for information or support:

💜 Voluntary Assisted Dying Information

Comprehensive, state-by-state information and advocacy are available through:

🌿 Dying With Dignity Victoria: https://www.dwdv.org.au/

🌐 Go Gentle Australia: https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state

or by contacting your State Health Department:

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/voluntary-assisted-dying

💛 Griefline – Free, confidential grief support

📞 1300 845 745 | 8 am–8 pm AEST, 7 days

🌐 griefline.org.au

💚 Grief Australia – National grief education and support

📞 1800 642 745

🌐 grief.org.au

💙 Lifeline – 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention

📞 13 11 14 | 💬 lifeline.org.au (chat online anytime)

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