Please note: some of the content listed below may be distressing, and should be considered explicit in nature. Please check the show notes for content description before deciding to continue further.

If this content and/or the topic of voluntary assisted dying raises issues for you or your family, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Griefline on 1300 845 745. Or see the “Support for families, friends and carers during VAD” section on our Resources page.

Podcasts

Death, with love and dignity
7 March 2024 - Conversations (ABC Listen podcast) - Pauline
Available at ABC Listen here, or on Spotify here.

When Lauren’s Dad Chose To Die, She Raised A Glass; She Wants You To Know Why
For this podcast, from “The Quicky” on Mamamia podcasts click here. It can also be found on spotify here.

Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying
“This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia.”
For the show, and show notes: On omny.fm click here; or on Spotify click here; or on Apple podcasts click here.
As included in the show notes: “If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:
Griefline (https://griefline.org.au/) 1300 845 745
Grief Australia (https://www.grief.org.au/) 1800 642 745
Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 13 11 14, or chat online 24 hours a day
Episode 4 - 2 Dec 2024 - Carolyn: On omny.fm click here.
Episode 3 - 18 Nov 2024 - Alison: On omny.fm click here.
Episode 2 - 4 Nov 2024 - John: On omny.fm click here.
Episode 1 - 27 Oct 2024 - Janelle: On omny.fm click here.

The Written Word

“We left nothing unsaid”
4 December 2024 - Gunter and Sue: Available at Go Gentle Australia here.

“My dad chose to die by voluntary assisted dying. It was the greatest gift.”
1 December 2024 - Lauren and Bob: Available at Mamamia here.

“It was just us as a family”
29 Aug 2024 - Pauline & David: Available at Go Gentle Australia here

“Given the choice, would my wife have chosen to ‘let dementia take its course’?”
25 Sept 2024 - by Ian Chubb: Available at Pearls and Irritations here; or at The Canberra Times here.

On Their Own Terms
19 July 2023 - Available at ABC News here. Keep scrolling down the page, it’s a long read.

More Go Gentle Australia Testimonies
Available here

Documentaries (TV)

Laura’s Choice
2021 - ABC iView TV: Available here