Eighteen of the state's most influential medical, legal and seniors’ rights groups have signed a statement condemning a bill that seeks to restrict access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in aged care.

Go Gentle Australia has called on NSW MLC Susan Carter to withdraw her cruel and ill-conceived VAD Amendment Bill, which has been shown to be constitutionally invalid.

Go Gentle has written to members of the NSW Upper House urging them to vote down a surprise bill that would take away the right to access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in aged care.

Sometimes those opposed to end-of-life choice will stop at nothing to try to score a political point. They will cynically twist a genuine story of compassion and dignity to suit their agenda. And they will have no shame about doing it – regardless of the pain they inflict on a grieving family.

When Helen Evans was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2024, she decided she did not want to die gasping for air. 

Her daughter Kellie tells her story.

Kay Henderson, from Coffs Harbour in NSW, wanted to document her path to Voluntary Assisted Dying, and raise awareness along the way. She succeeded in doing that, beyond her wildest expectations. 

Voluntary Assisted Dying became available to eligible people in NSW on November 28, 2023. One week later, Gunter Kosmala, who had end-stage Parkinson's, made his first request. He was among the first people to access VAD in NSW.

Demand for choice at the end of life remains strong in NSW, with more than 1100 people seeking to access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in its first seven months, the latest VAD Board report shows.

There has been a strong demand for VAD in NSW, a new report on the first three months of the state's VAD law reveals.

From 28 November 2023, eligible terminally ill people in NSW will have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a significant milestone for NSW residents and for Australia as a whole.