This tragic scenario is unfortunately not unique to NZ. There have been instances in Victoria where individuals have been transferred out of Aged Care Facilities barred from taking VAD medication there on the premises- their home bit.ly/42jGh52 - see article nzherald

"Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape." - C.S. Lewis Grief affects us all in different ways. It’s important to remember there is no ‘normal’ way to grieve. If you need support, we're here ⬇️ ow.ly/GnqY50UIkvZ

VSED as Bridge to MAID - 3 Articles + Video #VSED #MAID medicalfutility.blogspot.com/2025/01/vsed-a…

I’m excited to be heading to Canberra later this week to, along with Georgina Long, “pass the baton” to the next Australian of the Year. What an extraordinary platform it has been for us to meet amazing Aussies with diverse attributes making Australia a better nation. For us it’s

Should doctors be allowed to raise assisted dying with their patients? Labour MP Lewis Atkinson tells #R4Today current laws on assisted dying are 'totally unsustainable' as an MP committee gathers to scrutinise details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Dying people are taking their own lives now with no medical/legal oversight says Lewis Atkinson MP. Kim Leadbeater MBE MP's bill introduces safety & scrutiny where there is none, more than any current end of life choice in UK or any such bill in the world. That's why 75% public back change

IL introduced their DWD bill, and it's now in the hands of the Committee! We need YOUR help in making sure everyone in IL knows about this bill, and tell the committee how crucial SB9 is by sending a letter supporting DWD TODAY! tinyurl.com/nhj7m7z6

.Neale Daniher AO has been named the 2025 Australian of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and tireless advocacy for #MNDresearch. We couldn't be prouder to stand with #TheReverend. Read more about his #ausoftheyear win: fightmnd.org.au/neale-daniher-…

CT has introduced two opposite DWD bills this session: HB 5625 supports terminally ill residents’ right to choose, while HB 5712 threatens this right by wrongfully labeling DWD as suicide. Help spread the word so CT residents can take action now: tinyurl.com/2e529u52

Missouri needs your help! The Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB 453) has been introduced, and we need Missourians’ stories. Personal stories inspire change and move lawmakers to act. Share this with a MO resident and help advance HB 453: tinyurl.com/4b46ux8d

Jan Daniher, wife of ⁦Neale Daniher, stands in for the new Australian Of The Year at the national flag raising ceremony in Canberra. It’ll be a busy year. Jan says Neale will attend as many events as is physically possible for him because he loves Australia . #7NewsMelb

👏 NEALE DANIHER, a former #AFL player diagnosed with #MND, receives AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR accolade for his advocacy of this global killer and raising over $100 million! "We set up FightMND to give those diagnosed in the future some hope....Our mission is a world without #MND"

Thanks to all the nurses and midwives delivering their professional care on the public holiday. You deserve your hard-earned and union-won penalty rates!

Massive congratulations 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher AO. I have admired you greatly throughout my life. You were a brilliant AFL footballer and tremendous leader as captain of Essendon from a very young age, and subsequently as coach of Melbourne. But what you’ve

6 Feb 2025 will mark the 10-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Carter v. Canada that DIGNITAS had the honor of contributing to — it led to the implementation of MAiD. DwD Canada will host Prof Downie, then member of the legal team. Join: dyingwithdignity.ca/upcoming-event…

#VAD #AssistedDying support at eoli.ie

'Painful family deaths made me sure on assisted dying' - Kit Malthouse express.co.uk/news/politics/…

Thank you Kit Malthouse MP for sharing why he supports the Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill. Kit says the 29th November 2nd Reading debate “was one of the standout Parliamentary moments of the last 10 years”.

Starting tomorrow, the committee working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will begin hearing evidence from a wide range of experts from both sides of the debate. You can follow the evidence sessions using the link below. 👇 #AssistedDying bit.ly/42pxCye

This week, I’ll be having another MRI brain scan looking for any evidence of recurrence of my brain cancer (as well as for treatment side effects and stability of my cerebral artery aneurysm). Despite a busy and incredibly fun week at the Australian of the Year events, I am as