Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying
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<p>This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia. VAD enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.</p> <p>The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.</p> <p>VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.</p> <p>Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department.</p> <p>If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:</p> <p>Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745</p> <p>Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745</p> <p>Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 28, 2026
Episode 25 – Nicole
<p>The experience of voluntary assisted dying is shaped not only by legislation, but by access. Nicole’s family discovered that geography, travel requirements and gaps in healthcare services can create significant barriers for people facing terminal illness, particularly in regional Australia. </p> <p>Nicole shares the story of her stepfather Shane, who lived with motor neurone disease for more than two years before choosing VAD. She reflects on the practical realities of navigating the approval process, the challenges of accessing qualified practitioners in rural Victoria, and the impact inadequate care services can have on end-of-life decisions. </p> <p>Nicole describes the deeply personal nature of Shane’s decision; and the peaceful circumstances of his death. She also discusses why greater awareness, telehealth access and legislative reform are essential to ensure people can access voluntary assisted dying with dignity, regardless of where they live. <strong> </strong></p> <p>Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department. </p> <p>If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services: </p> <p>Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745 <br>Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745 <br>Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 14, 2026
Episode 24 – Why We Need Better Conversations About Dying
<p>Death is universal, yet modern society often treats it as something hidden, feared and rarely discussed. Cultural anthropologist and Buddhist scholar Dr Hannah Gould explores how religion, medicine, mortality and voluntary assisted dying shape the way Australians think about death in the 21st century. </p> <p>Drawing on her research, Buddhist practice and personal experience of losing her father at a young age, Hannah reflects on why Western cultures struggle with death, how medicine’s “fight against death” mentality affects patients and clinicians, and why conversations about dying matter. She discusses how changing death practices may reshape grief, funerals and end-of-life rituals. Her book How to Die in the 21st Century offers a compassionate, accessible and thought-provoking guide to confronting mortality. </p> <p>How to Die in the 21st Century by Dr Hannah Gould <br><a href="https://thamesandhudson.com.au/products/how-to-die-in-the-21st-century">https://thamesandhudson.com.au/products/how-to-die-in-the-21st-century</a> </p> <p>Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department. </p> <p>If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services: </p> <p>Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745 <br>Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745 <br>Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 31, 2026
Episode 23 - The Rural Reality of Voluntary Assisted Dying with Dr Tim Leeuwenburg
<p>Access to voluntary assisted dying can depend heavily on where a patient lives. Rural doctor Dr Tim Leeuwenburg sees this firsthand through his work on Kangaroo Island, where patients often face long delays, travel burdens and complex legal barriers just to begin the VAD process. </p> <p>With decades of experience in rural medicine, anaesthesia and critical care retrieval, Tim explains why VAD has become an important extension of holistic end-of-life care in regional communities. He joins Laureen to discuss the challenges facing rural patients, including cross-border residency rules, telehealth restrictions, workforce shortages and poor remuneration for practitioners. They reveal how bureaucracy and geography can complicate a patient’s final months and why legislative reform is urgently needed to improve equitable access across Australia. <strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department. </p> <p>If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services: </p> <p>Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745 </p> <p>Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745</p> <p>Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying?
<p>This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia. VAD enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.</p> <p>The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.</p> <p>VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.</p> <p>Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website at <a href="https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state">https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state</a> or by contacting your State Health Department.</p> <p>If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:</p> <p>Griefline (<a href="https://griefline.org.au/">https://griefline.org.au/</a>) 1300 845 745</p> <p>Grief Australia (<a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>) 1800 642 745</p> <p>Lifeline (<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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