Alison's mother, Linda, was a long-term resident of South Australia, who decided to move to New South Wales in the final months of her life to be cared for by Alison and her husband.  NSW, like most Australian states  require an applicant for VAD to reside in the state for at least the previous twelve months.  Linda was the first person in NSW to apply for and receive an exemption to this rule. Alison shares Linda’s journey and her family's experiences with VAD.

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