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Dementia is incurable and fatal. So why is voluntary assisted dying off the table?

Why is voluntary assisted dying an option for someone with cancer but not for someone with dementia? Consent is the sticking point, but countries around the world have found very different ways through it. From advance directives to capacity-only laws, here’s what they do, and what Australia could still learn from them. Read More

Holistic palliative care is in the conversations of dying well

By Amy Henderson

What does it really take to help someone die well? Registered nurse and researcher Priyanka Vandersman says palliative care isn't just the "pointy end". It's the whole journey, including the small declines, extra falls and repeat infections that signal change. Real holistic care means noticing these moments and starting honest conversations sooner. Read More

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Voluntary assisted dying will soon be legal in the Northern Territory, after its parliament passed new legislation on Thursday via a conscience vote. This makes the NT the last Australian jurisdiction to legalise voluntary assisted dying. It will be available to Territorians in early 2028. Read More

Doctors conducting assisted dying assessments in car parks as aged care access denied

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Doctors say they have been forced to conduct voluntary assisted dying assessments in aged care car parks after being denied access inside facilities, raising serious questions about end-of-life care. Read More

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Dementia is incurable and fatal. So why is voluntary assisted dying off the table?

Holistic palliative care is in the conversations of dying well

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work

Doctors conducting assisted dying assessments in car parks as aged care access denied

Increased palliative care knowledge can benefit aged care staff and residents

Increased palliative care knowledge can benefit aged care staff and residents

Voluntary assisted dying back steps for remote patients, Federal court rules it suicide

Voluntary assisted dying back steps for remote patients, Federal court rules it suicide

Resident’s family take legal action against home, provider points to media misrepresentation

Resident’s family take legal action against home, provider points to media misrepresentation

Brain tumours can bring long-term disability – but some diagnosed are being refused NDIS support

Brain tumours can bring long-term disability – but some diagnosed are being refused NDIS support

Palliative care staff keep older couple together until their last days

Palliative care staff keep older couple together until their last days

Japan sees pet “guardianship” boom amid ageing population

Japan sees pet “guardianship” boom amid ageing population

“With dementia, you’ve already lost them”: Voluntary Assisted Dying laws reviewed

“With dementia, you’ve already lost them”: Voluntary Assisted Dying laws reviewed

Trial highlights need for improved end-of-life care services in aged care

Trial highlights need for improved end-of-life care services in aged care

“Talking about death won’t kill you” – important film captures palliative care reality

“Talking about death won’t kill you” – important film captures palliative care reality

Is it too much to expect 4 hourly pain medication to be administered?

Is it too much to expect 4 hourly pain medication to be administered?