VAD has been available in South Australia since January 2023. But the law came too late for some. Sarah Gilbert tells the story of accompanying her father, David, to Switzerland. 

Yvonne ‘Bonnie’ Roberts lived the fullest possible life, making significant contributions to her community in Tasmania during her 97 years.

Mentally sharp, she wanted to be in control until the end. That's what Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) gave her.

Pauline McGrath spoke at Go Gentle’s State of VAD report launch about the assisted death of her husband, Dr David Levitt, in 2023. This is an edited extract of her speech.

Professor Arnold Gillespie was a driving force behind the push for a voluntary assisted dying law in South Australia. When he became terminally ill, he applied for VAD himself. Here, Arnold's wife Debra tells his story.

I’m so proud of my mum for so many things. I’m proud that she chose this option of a peaceful, dignified death. If I end up with a terminal illness, I’ll be going the same way, writes Dana Lewis.

Having previously been against assisted dying, New Zealand specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones describes the immense privilege of helping someone die in the way they want, and offers insight into the personal and professional considerations involved.

Suffering intolerably with terminal lung and bowel cancer, 78-year-old Irene Bizon was one of the first Queenslanders to use the state’s voluntary assisted dying law.

In 2021, my husband of 35 years, Stephen, became one of the first people to use Western Australia’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) law. I hope sharing our story will help break the stigma that still surrounds VAD – and support other families going through the process.

Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying law relieved 28-year-old Alex Blain's biggest fear - dying of cancer. And, to him, that was the same as saving his life. 

Aboriginal woman Mary-Ellen Passmore was one of first people to use Western Australia's voluntary assisted dying law. She told her carers: “It is terrifying being trapped by your own body and it’s a relief to know there will be an end to my suffering."