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The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill was passed by the South Australian Parliament on June 24, 2021.

Voluntary Assisted Dying became a legal end of life choice for South Australians on January 31, 2023.

In the first three years, over 900 VAD Permits have been issued, and around 550 people have used the VAD substance to end their suffering, representing 1.5% of all deaths in South Australia in that time.

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Dementia and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

"Can I use voluntary assisted dying if I am diagnosed with dementia?" is the most frequently asked question at any public forum on VAD. At present VAD is unlikely to be an...
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Advance Care Plans

Advance Care Directives are a valuable tool to provide guidance to medical professionals and carers on your end of life wishes. An Advance Care Directive empowers you to make clear legal arrangements...
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Voluntary Assisted Dying in South Australia

VAD commenced in South Australia on January 31, 2023. South Australia's Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2021) allows a person to request medical assistance to die. Granting of the request is dependent on...
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VAD in South Australia, 2024-25

May 08, 2026

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VAD in Practice

September 29, 2025

Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith

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VAD Access

August 04, 2025

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