About
Dying with Dignity ACT is a non-profit organisation of volunteers committed to law reform to enable ACT citizens to have assistance to die.
The Law in Canberra
On 5 June 2024 the ACT Parliament enacted Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Australian Capital Territory. The scheme will take effect from 3 November 2025.
Information from ACT Health
Latest News
VAD now in place in ACT
Dying with Dignity A.C.T pleased to see introduction of VAD in A.C.T. The ACT Government has given us legislation which is an improvement over that of other Australian jurisdictions.
VAD commences in ACT on 3 November
Voluntary Assisted Dying comes into effect in the ACT on Monday 3 November.
Information about the scheme is available at the ACT Govt website which sets out the process for applying for VAD.
ACT Voluntary Assisted Dying Board appointed
Members of the ACT Voluntary Assisted Dying Oversight Board have met for the first time, in preparation of their role in overseeing, monitoring, and reporting on the operation of voluntary assisted dying in the ACT.