Casey Haining is a Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Health Law Research at QUT and also holds a research position at the University of Melbourne. Her academic work focuses on health law and end-of-life care, particularly voluntary assisted dying (VAD) and dementia. 

Casey discusses the complexities of VAD eligibility for people with dementia, especially around decision-making capacity and prognosis requirements under Australian legislation. She compares international approaches, such as those in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada, which permit access under broader criteria or via advance directives. Casey also shares insights into her current research, including an exploratory study on VAD and dementia in Australia, aiming to inform future policy development through citizen juries and practitioner engagement. 

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

Casey Haining is a Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Health Law Research at QUT and also holds a research position at the University of Melbourne. Her academic work focuses on health law and end-of-life care, particularly voluntary assisted dying (VAD) and dementia.&nbsp;
Casey discusses the complexities of VAD eligibility for people with dementia, especially around decision-making capacity and prognosis requirements under Australian legislation. She compares international approaches, such as those in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada, which permit access under broader criteria or via advance directives. Casey also shares insights into her current research, including an exploratory study on VAD and dementia in Australia, aiming to inform future policy development through citizen juries and practitioner engagement.&nbsp;
Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;
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&nbsp; Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 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 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 (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 (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

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