Professor John Willoughby, a neurologist and advocate for voluntary assisted dying (VAD), reflects on his journey of supporting legislative change to ease end-of-life suffering. Prof Willoughby discusses current limitations in VAD laws, advocating for more accessible options, especially for patients with chronic conditions who face barriers to eligibility despite severe decline in quality of life.

Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state or by contacting your State Health Department.

If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services: 
Griefline (https://griefline.org.au/) 1300 845 745 
Grief Australia (https://www.grief.org.au/) 1800 642 745 
Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

Professor John Willoughby, a neurologist and advocate for voluntary assisted dying (VAD), reflects on his journey of supporting legislative change to ease end-of-life suffering. Prof Willoughby discusses current limitations in VAD laws, advocating for more accessible options, especially for patients with chronic conditions who face barriers to eligibility despite severe decline in quality of life.
Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department.
If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services: Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745 Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745 Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

Episode 2 - John

Janelle reflects on her mother’s decision to pursue Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) after a progressive illness.

Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state or by contacting your State Health Department.

If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:

Griefline (https://griefline.org.au/) 1300 845 745

Grief Australia (https://www.grief.org.au/) 1800 642 745

Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

Janelle reflects on her mother’s decision to pursue Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) after a progressive illness.
Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department.
If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:
Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745
Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745
Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

Episode 1 - Janelle

This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia. VAD enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.

The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.

VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.

Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state or by contacting your State Health Department.

If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:

Griefline (https://griefline.org.au/) 1300 845 745

Grief Australia (https://www.grief.org.au/) 1800 642 745

Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia. VAD enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.
The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.
VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.
Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department.
If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:
Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745
Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745
Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying

This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying - or VAD - in South Australia. It enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.

The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.

VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.

Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state or by contacting your State Health Department.

If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services: 
Griefline (https://griefline.org.au/) 1300 845 745 
Grief Australia (https://www.grief.org.au/) 1800 642 745 
Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying - or VAD - in South Australia. It enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.
The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.
VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.
Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website  at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department.
If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:  Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745 Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745 Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day

Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying

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