You may have some questions about voluntary assisted dying at the end of life due to terminal illness or unbearable suffering. This is not a recommendation, rather an acknowledgement that some people may wish to consider this and more information is better than none. If you are feeling suicidal, please contact your local crisis line. See below for resources (in Australia)
- A Good Death is about voluntary assisted dying in Australia.
- Final Exit is an American book outlining the laws and options for self euthanasia.
- Dignitas and Pegasos (faster for more urgent cases) in Switzerland are the only two voluntary assisted dying services available to everyone in the world (at a cost and with medical approval) where voluntary assisted dying is not offered in your own home state or country. Some other countries and states around the world also offer this service to their citizens – mostly only for terminal conditions with unbearable suffering and pain. This is changing all the time so do your research.
If you are have suicidal thoughts or want information about how to assist someone having suicidal thoughts, click here.
If you have advanced progressive illness or unbearable suffering and wish to consider Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Australia check this page for more information about laws in each state and conditions of access services. Voluntary Assisted Dying is now available in all Australian states (under varying conditions) but the two Territories (ACT and NT) have not yet (2024) passed legislation on this matter. Medical practitioners are not permitted to raise the question of voluntary assisted dying but if you raise it with your GP they are permitted to discuss options with you. Some GPs choose not to discuss this topic if it contraindicates their beliefs or they work in an institution that doesn not endorse discussion about voluntary assisted dying. In this 2016 interview podcast, Andrew Denton asks, can Australia legislate for better death?
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