Webinars
The views, information, or opinions expressed during these webinars are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Go Gentle Australia.
Navigating the VAD assessment process: a step by step guide
21 April 2026
Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now available in all six Australian states and the ACT. However many people are still unsure about the assessment process and what's involved.
Hosted by Go Gentle's CEO, Dr Linda Swan, this webinar aims to demystify the VAD assessment process so you can know your rights at the end of life.
Thanks to our panel: Dr Chloe Furst, Susan Jury, Dr Ian Kamerman
Dying to Know Day 2025 - VAD: An intergenerational conversation
5 August 2025
This webinar explores the ways families and friends can work together to fulfill a dying loved one's final wishes.
Thanks to our panel: Dr Carolyn Lawlor-Smith OAM, Sarah Gilbert, Mitchell Warnock.
Hosted by Go Gentle's CEO, Dr Linda Swan.
Who can apply for voluntary assisted dying? Your questions answered
19 March 2025
VAD is now available in all six Australian states. However many people are unsure about the application process and what's involved.
This webinar aims to demystify the VAD process so you can know your rights at the end of life.
Thanks to our panel: Dr Clare Fellingham, Susan Jury, Prof Ben White.
Hosted by Go Gentle's CEO, Dr Linda Swan.
Dying to Know Day 2024 - The perfect goodbye: Living wakes in the age of VAD
21 August 2024
How will you plan your final farewell? Would you want to attend your own wake?
A VAD practitioner, advocate and funeral celebrant discuss how voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is empowering Australians to better plan for their final days.
Thanks to our panel: Dr Bu O'Brien, Kath Keogh, Ben Gibson.
Hosted by Go Gentle's CEO, Dr Linda Swan.
Dying to Know Day 2023 - Not either/or: Palliative care and VAD
2 August 2023
What is palliative care? What is voluntary assisted dying? How can the two work together to offer terminally ill people and their families comfort and choice at the end of life?
Go Gentle Australia CEO Dr Linda Swan joins palliative care and voluntary assisted dying professionals to answer your questions.
Thanks to our panel: Dr Sarah Pickstock, Dr Rohan Vora, Sandi Olney.
Hosted by Go Gentle's CEO, Dr Linda Swan.