Voluntary Assisted Dying

In May 2022, the NSW Parliament passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022. Effective from Tuesday, 28 November 2023, it became available to eligible people.

What is voluntary assisted dying?

Voluntary assisted dying allows eligible individuals to request medical help to end their life. If a person meets all the criteria and the steps set out under the Act, they can take or be given a voluntary assisted dying substance, prescribed by an authorised practitioner, to bring about their death at a time of their choosing.

For more information and to register to become an authorised practitioner, visit the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Portal.

Resources:

The Voluntary Assisted Dying HealthPathway provides information and resources about the voluntary assisted dying framework in NSW for health professionals in our region. 

The Voluntary assisted dying awareness module for NSW healthcare workers is an optional training module for all healthcare workers in NSW, to ensure they are informed about voluntary assisted dying. 

The Obligations of healthcare workers fact sheet applies to all healthcare workers in NSW. 

The NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Private Entity Guidance supports executives, managers and staff at private entities who are responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place to comply with their obligations under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022.

The NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Clinical Practice Handbook, outlines the voluntary assisted dying process in NSW and the roles and responsibilities of the health professionals supporting the person through the process. 

Go Gentle Australia is a not-for-profit organisation promoting choices at the end of life, including voluntary assisted dying with resources for health professionals.

Contact

For enquiries, contact the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator Service on 1300 802 133.