Podcasts about voluntary assisted dying

Medically assisted dying is now permitted in almost all Australian states under strict legal requirements. But what options do people actually have at the end of life — and what support is available for those affected and their families? SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen talks about this with Astrid Wehling, who, as an end-of-life doula, accompanies people in their last phase of life. - Medizinisch assistiertes Sterben ist inzwischen in fast allen australischen Bundesstaaten unter strengen gesetzlichen Voraussetzungen erlaubt. Doch welche Möglichkeiten haben Menschen am Lebensende tatsächlich – und welche Unterstützung gibt es für Betroffene und ihre Angehörigen? Darüber spricht SBS-Korrespondentin Barbara Barkhausen mit Astrid Wehling, die als End-of-Life Doula Menschen in ihrer letzten Lebensphase begleitet.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Her Theology, I'm joined by theologian and ethicist Dr Andrew Sloane to discuss voluntary assisted dying, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, palliative care, dignity, suffering and the Christian view of death.Voluntary assisted dying is now legal across most of Australia, and the conversation is only growing. But how should Christians think about it? Is euthanasia an act of compassion? What is the difference between voluntary assisted dying, palliative care, withdrawing treatment and physician-assisted suicide? And what does Scripture teach us about human dignity, suffering, autonomy, community and death?In this conversation, we discuss: the difference between euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide and voluntary assisted dying  why palliative care is not the same as euthanasia  where voluntary assisted dying laws currently sit in Australia  why Canada and the Netherlands raise serious ethical concerns  autonomy, suffering and the slippery slope argument  whether Christians should support voluntary assisted dying  what it means to die with dignity  the difference between prolonging life and prolonging dying  why medicine should be understood as care, not just cure  how Christians should think about death as an enemy  the biblical basis for human dignity and the image of God  why community matters when we care for the dying  how the church can tell better stories about death, care and hope This is a deeply personal and theological conversation about one of the most important ethical issues facing Australia today.If you are wrestling with questions around euthanasia, assisted dying, palliative care, end-of-life care, suffering, medical ethics or Christian bioethics, this episode will help you think biblically, carefully and compassionately.Topics covered: voluntary assisted dying, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, palliative care, Christian ethics, medical ethics, dignity, death, suffering, end-of-life care, pro-life ethics, Australia VAD laws, Canada euthanasia laws, Christian view of death, image of God, autonomy, community and care.Articles and links mentioned:https://www.morling.edu.au/staff/andrew-sloanehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/annaliese-holland-opens-up-voluntary-assisted-dying/106503200https://publicchristianity.org/author/andrewsloane/Follow @hertheology on Instagram & YouTube. Head to hertheology.com to find out more.

Macca, Kenny and  Fiona are joined up first this week by Dr. Cameron McLaren, as they discuss evidence based Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Australia, Dr. Cameron McLaren is a Victorian-based medical oncologist and a leading advocate for, and practitioner of, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Australia. He works at Casey Surgical Group (Berwick) and Monash Health, specialising in gastrointestinal, genitourinary, lung, and breast cancers, while supporting patients with end-of-life care options The post Sat, 9th, 2026: Dr. Cameron McLaren, Medical Oncologist, Voluntary Assisted Dying appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

A recent report from Go Gentle Australia has highlighted concerns about access to Voluntary Assisted Dying in aged care, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the current policy and speak with senior advocacy groups about what measures they would like to see to ensure access for those who seek it.Also in this edition, the pressure on hairdressers to be therapists, the significance of Japan's Prime Minister visit to Australia, plus we cross to the first day one of the public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion..

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses terminal illness, death, and voluntary assisted dying. Please take care while listening. If you need support, Lifeline is available in Australia 24/7: 13 11 14.Can you ever truly prepare for the exact moment someone you love will die?0:00 – Trailer0:38 – Intro: Faith. No Filter.2:34 – The life of Warrick “Wonka” Dawson7:52 – The brutal speed of motor neurone disease (MND)15:28 – Watching the nerves “fire”16:41 – Scheduling a Wednesday to die19:01 – Humor as a pressure valve23:49 – The strict criteria for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)33:51 – One last sunny breakfast39:18 – The clinical “lights off” moment48:59 – Re-packing the backpack of griefIn this episode of Filthy Hope, Rev Ness Williams-Henke and Rev Jon Humphries sit down with Sascha Dawson to unpack the reality of losing his father, Warrick, to motor neurone disease – and the deeply complex decision to pursue voluntary assisted dying (VAD). From the trauma of the initial clinical diagnosis to the surreal nature of a final sunny breakfast, Sascha explores what it means to maintain agency in the face of the horrific. The conversation dives into the messy reality of grief: how it starts long before the end and why professional counseling is essential to "unpack the backpack" of trauma. Sascha and Ness reflect on the jarring cognitive dissonance of a scheduled death and the transition from "lights on" to "lights off." This episode is a "grit with grace" exploration of end-of-life choices, family culture, and the long road to finding a new normal after the unthinkable.#FilthyHope #FaithNoFilter #ChristianPodcast #VAD #AssistedDying #MND #GriefJourney #RadicalHonesty #EndofLife #TraumaRecovery #GritWithGrace

How should Christians respond when voluntary assisted dying is publicly framed as dignified, compassionate and courageous?James Valentine has been rightly honoured as a much-loved broadcaster in the wake of his death last week.  But alongside the tributes there's been significant reflection on his choice to use voluntary assisted dying in the language of control, dignity, generosity and dying “his way”.How do we honour and grieve a much-loved public figure, while still asking serious ethical and pastoral questions about voluntary assisted dying? Has the public conversation shifted from VAD as a last resort to VAD as a normal end-of-life choice?As we think carefully about death, autonomy, compassion, medicine, conscience and Christian hope we are joined by:Dr Megan Best, senior researcher and professor of bioethics at the Institute of Ethics & Society at the University of Notre Dame Australia & Director of Ethicenter and Emeritus Professor Michael Quinlan of the University of Notre Dame.  Michael is also on the board of Freedom for Faith and Ethical End of Life Care. Anglican AidTo find out more about supporting Anglican Aid.Reach Australia For more on the Reach Australian National Conference 18-21 May go here The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of death, grief, terminal illness, and voluntary assisted dying. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, Lifeline is available in Australia 24/7 on 13 11 14. What does it mean to “die well”? 0:00 – Trailer & Trigger Warning:0:46 – Intro: Faith. No Filter2:16 – Facing death with radical honesty2:51 – Voluntary Assisted Dying: legal but complex7:26 – Praying for a miracle while honouring choice9:51 – Preparing to die with no regrets11:06 – Grief is not linear13:06 – Confession and unburdening before the end15:26 – Still living as we head to death20:31 – A “holy day” and last requests28:06 – The jolt and sudden finality of VADIn this raw, unflinching episode of Filthy Hope, hosts Rev Ness Williams-Henke and Rev Jon Humphries step into one of the most complex and controversial conversations of our time: voluntary assisted dying. With pastoral honesty and compassion, they reflect on accompanying people through terminal illness, the tension between praying for a miracle and respecting legal choice, and what it means to prepare for death with no regrets.Through stories of unexpected loss and chosen death, they explore grief that is not linear, the power of confession and radical honesty, and the strange truth that we can be seriously funny and joyfully sad at the same time. This episode wrestles with mortality, love, and the belief that even when life ends, love does not. It is a grounded and hope-filled conversation about living well in the face of death.#FilthyHope #ChristianPodcast #VoluntaryAssistedDying #FaithAndGrief #EndOfLifeCare #PastoralCare #LivingWell #HopeInLoss #RadicalHonesty

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It's a difficult topic for many people, but veteran journalist Andrew Denton has called out a federal law that has made it "frustrating" for those seeking voluntary assisted dying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nevena and Macca are joined live on the phone by Peter Kurti, Director of the Culture, Prosperity & Civil Society program and is also Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Law and Business at the University of Notre Dame Australia. He has written extensively about issues of religion, liberty, culture and civil society in Australia, and appears frequently as a commentator on television and radio. In addition to having written many newspaper articles, he is also the author or editor of a number of books, including The Tyranny of Tolerance: Threats to Religious Liberty in Australia; Euthanasia: Seven Questions about Voluntary Assisted Dying; Sacred & Profane: Faith and Belief in a Secular Society; and Beyond Belief: Rethinking the Voice to Parliament. Peter is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Australia. In his most recent paper, Kurti, argues that, “that Australia's democratic institutions must learn to manage, rather than resolve, deep moral disagreement. Building on the pluralist tradition of Isaiah Berlin, John Gray and Bernard Williams, this report contends that conflict between legitimate but incompatible values is a permanent feature of free societies. It warns against the illusion that political consensus can be achieved through neutrality, proceduralism or abstract ideals alone”. “Liberal democracies must instead draw defensible lines — imperfect, contested, but necessary — that allow diverse groups to live together under common rules”. https://www.cis.org.au/publication/drawing-the-line-moral-conflict-and-the-fragility-of-liberal-tolerance/ The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Peter Kurti, Centre for Ind. Studies; Drawing The Line; Australia's Democratic Institutions Must Manage, Not Resolve, Moral Disagreement appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Bill speaks with Tracey Burton. Executive Director, Uniting NSW.ACT about the Voluntary Assisted Dying legalised in the ACT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio by Dying with Dignity Advocate Dr Nic Carr. Nick trained at Cambridge University and in London before moving to Melbourne in... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 1st, Nov, 2025: Voluntary Assisted Dying, Dr Nic Carr – St Kilda Medical Group appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Do we have a fundamental right to die? Should everyone have access to Voluntary Assisted Dying? Dr Philip Nitschke has been at the forefront of VAD advocacy and innovation for 30 years. He joins Anthony and Nadine to discuss the legal and ethical questions surrounding dying with dignity.

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Doctors often use euphemisms to dance around the 'C' word. But for oncologist Dr Ranjana Srivastava, how you talk to someone with cancer goes beyond "shadows, lumps and lesions". It's all about compassion and clarity, even when honesty is difficult.Ranjana Srivastava was a young doctor in regional Australia, accompanying her consultant on his late night rounds when she heard a patient say something that stopped Ranjana in her tracks.It was in that moment that she finally knew what her speciality was going to be: oncology. Ranjana now works in Melbourne as an oncologist and an author.She often writes about the need for clarity and compassion in doctor-patient conversations, to deliver good news, bad news and everything that falls between.Ranjana had her own experience of being at the receiving end of devastating news when she was pregnant with twins.Ranjana has carried the lesson she received from her own doctor forward, into her work as an oncologist, where bearing witness to the attitudes of her patients has changed the way she sees the world and has helped put her own life in perspective.Further informationRanjana's latest book, Every Word Matters, is published by Simon & Schuster.She has published seven books about cancer and end of life care, including A Better Death, Tell Me the Truth, Dying for a Chat, So It's Cancer: Now What, and After Cancer: A Guide to Living Well.Ranjana also writes a regular column for The Guardian.In 2017, Ranjana was awarded an Order of Australia medal for her work as an oncologist and in improving doctor-patient communication.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores cancer, oncology, the big C, cancerland, breast cancer, bowel cancer, how to survive cancer, incurable cancer, end of life care, palliative care, honest doctors, refusing treatment, chemotherapy, radiation, how to be honest with patients, doctor patient relationship, geriatric oncology, India, migration, motherhood, late term miscarriage, pregnancy, writing, books, origin story, journalism.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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Trigger Warning - Facing terminal illness with love and ironically a sense of control, I not only have the great privilege of supporting Jannine through coaching, but she decided to speak with me here to share her deeply personal experience of living with a terminal illness and her decision to explore voluntary assisted dying (VAD).   Jannine recounts the rapid progression of her diagnosis, her treatments, and her moments of empowerment. She discusses the emotional and practical aspects of VAD, highlighting the importance of control and choice in her journey. This is the first episode amongst a small series of episodes to serve as an informative and compassionate resource for those affected by terminal illness who may be considering VAD, and offers valuable insights into living life authentically and purposefully for all of us who are blessed to have time on our hands. If you have people in your life impacted by terminal illness, please use your intuition if you feel to share this episode with them. Equally if you, the listener is impacted by terminal illness, our intention is that this will help you in your journey.  If you are part of support communities on social media, we'd so appreciate you sharing these episodes. If you'd like 1 on 1 coaching support, please email me at gisele@giselegambi.com.au.   00:00 Introduction to the Intuitive Pull Podcast 01:15 Framing the Episode: Sensitive Topics Ahead 04:07 Meet Janine Gearon: A Journey of Courage 05:57 Janine's Diagnosis and Medical Journey 18:17 Exploring Voluntary Assisted Dying 26:55 Emotional and Practical Aspects of VAD 35:42 Reflections on Life and Death 37:09 Conclusion: A Message of Love and Choice  

For photographer Julian Kingma the desire to document the stories of people choosing to undertake voluntary assisted dying became a driving passion

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While VAD laws were introduced into Victoria in 2017 a so called 'gag clause' has prevented doctors from initiating conversation with their patients about the option of voluntary assisted dying, essentially the doctors could only discuss with their patient if the patient specifically asked them about it. This law however is now set to be lifted and Melbourne GP Dr Nick Carr joined Richelle Hunt to discuss the significance of this change. Also in this edition of the Conversation Hour we talk what the price of a haircut can tell us about the economy and discuss actor Pamela Anderson's road to becoming an icon.

We meet Kay Henderson, a 47-year-old woman from NSW who will end her life today through voluntary assisted dying. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.The child of doctors, Bhawani followed her parents footsteps into medical school without a second thought. But after the dissatisfaction of decades as a GP, Bhawani discovered the field of voluntary assisted dying and it changed the course of her life. Help and support is always availableYou can call Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14Bhawani O'Brien grew up in Malaysia with Sri Lankan parents, both of whom were doctors.Bhawani was also expected to become a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer or an accountant. Luckily for her, she adored her father, and followed his footsteps into medical school without protest.But after decades working as a GP, Bhawani had lost her purpose and also her beloved father, who died back at home in Malaysia while Bhawani was stuck behind locked borders in Western Australia.Not long after his death, she found a random pamphlet in her pigeonhole at work.It was about voluntary assisted dying, which became legal in WA in 2021, and it changed the course of Bhawani's professional and personal life.She immediately started her training as a voluntary assisted dying practitioner, and has since helped 100 people in their dying moments.This episode of Conversations contains discussion about death, palliative care, voluntary assisted dying, VAD, medical practioners, doctors, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Australia, Australian Medical System, Medicare, Covid, border lockdowns, Western Australia, families, family relationships, grief, grieving, mourning, funerals, cancer, motorneuron disease, alzheimers and dementia, migration, immigration, multiculturalism, racism, medical fraternity, terminal illness, living wakes, saying goodbye, good deaths.

Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.Pauline McGrath's life changed forever when her husband of 30 years, David, was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. Together Pauline and David set out to take advantage of the incoming Voluntary Assisted Dying laws about to come into effect in Queensland. Since David's death, Pauline has been has kept her promise to him to speak openly about their experience and be an advocate for VAD. A few years ago, Pauline McGrath came home from work and found the lights on and the dog already fed.This was something which had never happened in her 30-year marriage to David, a director of paediatric medicine at Queensland Children's Hospital.Straight away, Pauline asked David, "Who has died?"Her beloved husband told her he had a brain tumour, and that voluntary assisted dying was going to be an option for Queenslanders in six months.This moment began a heartbreaking but ultimately empowering path for David, Pauline and their family.David's wish was for Pauline to speak openly about their family experience. So that's what she's been doing while grieving her husband, supporting her two daughters, and embarking on the next chapter of her own life.This episode of Conversations contains discussions about VAD, voluntary assisted dying, euthanasia, palliative care, cancer, brain tumor, relationships, parents, children, daughters, marriage, love, grief, good death, mourning, grieving, medicine, doctors, hospitals, Queensland, Brisbane, paediatricians, cancer treatment, advocacy, dying, end of life laws.

Green Left's Suzanne James talks to president of Dying With Dignity Victoria, Jane Morris about defending the important human right of end-of-life choice through Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) now legal Australia wide except in the Northern Territory. They discuss the October 2024 international Right To Die Societies conference in Dublin, November's Australia New Zealand VAD conference in Brisbane and the recent vote in the UK in favour of VAD by a traditionally conservative Westminster Parliament. It also covers the 50th Birthday of Dying With Dignity NSW and their first year of the legislation's operation, the five year VAD review in Victoria, and the renewed push to restore VAD rights in the Northern Territory. VAD is restricted worldwide to terminally ill people who have a medically certified diagnosis of imminent death. Advocates and activists continue to fight to protect the right to medical autonomy and to campaign against those who seek to undo it for political and religious gain. You can watch this as a video online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/video/video-dying-dignity-update We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Barwon South West Region voluntary assisted dying (VAD) care navigator Jill Mann gives an overview of VAD legislation, the care navigator service, and how people can find out more information.

It's not always nice to think about, but giving people the choice to end their life might be the greatest gift we can offer. Today we hear from two people who were there when their loved ones ended their lives via voluntary assisted dying, and what they want you to know about that journey. Plus we look at how the laws are accessed, or not, across Australia too.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here $33 off - Mamamia's biggest Black Friday discount ever.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $36. Enjoy $33 off a yearly subscription by heading here. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Linda Swan, CEO of Go Gentle Australia Dan Diaz, Right To Die Advocate Lauren Pink Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bhawani O'Brien's first name means "giver of life" in Tamil, which is ironic she says, because one of the greatest privileges of her life has been helping more than 100 people in their dying moments as a voluntary assisted dying practitioner.

In this episode of the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics including the upcoming Queensland State election, focusing on issues like abortion, voluntary assisted dying, and free school lunches. The conversation touches on the radical language used by the Australian Christian Lobby against recent political developments. Other topics include the misinformation bill impacting religious freedom, public health concerns related to dementia, and broader political landscapes involving Donald Trump and the UK Conservative Party's internal politics. The episode concludes with a humorous and critical look at American socio-political issues and the role of AI in media interpretation.00:00 Introduction to the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove Podcast01:19 Political Discussions and Current Events06:12 Queensland State Election Insights30:32 Voluntary Assisted Dying and Social Issues34:37 Voluntary Assisted Dying and Dementia35:40 Personal Stories of Dementia40:05 Catholics and Misinformation Bill43:58 AUKUS Agreement Petition45:09 Patron Acknowledgements48:23 UK Conservative Party Leadership Race51:46 Trump and the Migrant Crisis56:30 Weather Manipulation Conspiracy Theories01:01:03 Australian Christian Lobby's Campaign To financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 8:00 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.You can sign up for our newsletter, which links to articles that Trevor has highlighted as potentially interesting and that may be discussed on the podcast. You will get 3 emails per week.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can send us a voicemail message at SpeakpipeWe have a sister podcast called IFVG Evergreen. It is a collection of evergreen content from the weekly podcast. Transcripts started in episode 324. You can use this link to search our transcripts. Type "iron fist velvet glove" into the search directory, click on our podcast and then do a word search. It even has a player which will play the relevant section. It is incredibly quick.

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Since Voluntary Assisted Dying (known as VAD) was legalised in Australia, over 2,400 terminally ill people have chosen to end their lives this way. Dr Bu O'Brien is one of the few Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioners. I asked her about why she has chosen this path. My name is Essam Al-Ghalib, and this is SBS Audio's Weekend One on One.

Should a terminal illness be the only reason to access voluntary assisted dying or is there a case to make for those who feel they have a 'completed life'? 

Andrew Denton helped put The Chaser on TV back in the day. To make up for that he has tried to make the world a better place. Today you can hear him speak on The ChangeMakers Podcast, hosted by Amanda Tattersall, about how he led the Australian campaign to change the law on Voluntary Assisted Dying.Find out more about:ChangeMakers: https://changemakerspodcast.org/andrew-denton-changemaker-chat-laugh-till-you-die/Go Gentle: https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/ You can lose the ads and get more content! Become a Chaser Report VIP member at http://apple.co/thechaser OR https://plus.acast.com/s/the-chaser-report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hôm nay, Chuyện Queensland sẽ bàn luận về một đề tài quan trọng nhưng cũng hết sức tế nhị, liên quan đến quyền được trợ tử, tiếng Anh gọi là Voluntary Assisted Dying, gọi tắt là V.A.D.

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Our Tuesday segment Australia Wide covers local events and useful community information from six cities across Australia . This week, Emi Heazlewood reports from Canberra. Broadcast on the 11th of June, 2024 - 火曜日放送の国内各地の話題や情報をお伝えするコーナー、オーストラリアワイドから。キャンベラのヘイゼルウッド恵美さんによるリポートです。2024年6月11日放送。

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: John Rentoul - Chief Political Commentator - The Independent.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Janie Lazar is the founder of End of Life Ireland. Communication, connection, collaboration combined with a strong sense of social justice is what underpin all that Janie does publicly, including leading TEDx Dun Laoghaire and privately as a Specialist Speaker, Life Coach and Celebrant. The direct impact of chronic pain and terminal illness on people and their families that she sees as a secular, non-religious celebrant has highlighted the changing attitude towards assisted dying. Listening to Gaynor French in 2017 made Janie realise how much this legislation for Voluntary Assisted Dying is needed. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Paul McGowan is an artist and social commentator who has been cancelled many times by the mainstream media. Addressing emotive issues, his works often provoke strong reactions. He studied art at Falmouth, Winchester and Bath School of Art.

If you are in Australia you probably know of Andrew Denton the comedian, but did you know he is also a highly successful changemaker? In this chat Andrew shares his journey of a life that began in comedy, then ventured into long form interviews with the popular television show “Enough Rope”, then a decade ago took him to a decision to try and change the laws on Voluntary Assisted Dying.Andrew shares what it was like to come to social change as a novice - and to learn the many steps of how to make powerful change with others. And despite the constant theme of death - the chat is also pretty funny.For more information on Go Gentle - https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.orgOn Facebook, Instagram, Threads - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/On X/Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatattsOn LInkedIn - Amanda.TattersallChangeMakers 2024 is supported by the Civic Power Fund and work with the UCL Policy Lab. This year they are supporting ChangeMakers to bring together a collection of Chats filled with extraordinary ideas and everyday experience to understand how we can change the world, www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/ucl-policy-lab and www.civicpower.org.uk/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Sandi Adams is a researcher, activist and podcaster whose work focuses on the sinister reality behind United Nations' plans Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030. She is currently writing a book analysing the UN's 17 'sustainable' goals to get the planet to net zero by 2030 and how they will affect every area of our lives. A video clip of Sandi giving an impassioned presentation on Agenda 2030 at a council meeting in Glastonbury earlier this year went viral and has had more than 6 million views worldwide. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Janie Lazar is the founder of End of Life Ireland. Communication, connection, collaboration combined with a strong sense of social justice is what underpin all that Janie does publicly, including leading TEDx Dun Laoghaire and privately as a Specialist Speaker, Life Coach and Celebrant. The direct impact of chronic pain and terminal illness on people and their families that she sees as a secular, non-religious celebrant has highlighted the changing attitude towards assisted dying. Listening to Gaynor French in 2017 made Janie realise how much this legislation for Voluntary Assisted Dying is needed.

When Pauline McGrath's husband David was diagnosed with a brain tumour, she supported him as he chose a different path to death (CW: discussion of death and dying)

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Join hosts Lis Murphy and Mim Fox as they delve into the nuanced and delicate role of social workers in supporting individuals through voluntary assisted dying. As the state of New South Wales, Australia prepares to introduce voluntary assisted dying later this month, Mim and Lis frame the conversation by highlighting how this emerging field of practice adds depth to the already established wider skillset of social work. The heart of the episode unfolds with a poignant story from a social worker who guided an elderly man and his family through the voluntary assisted dying process. The narrative emphasises the importance of compassion, autonomy, and family involvement in end-of-life decisions. Lis and Mim reflect on the ethical considerations and social work principles involved, stressing the need for preparatory supervision, paired with ongoing critical reflection. The episode concludes with insights into creating safe spaces for end-of-life care conversations and the value of in-person and virtual communities for support. This emotionally charged and timely episode provides a compelling exploration of the social work principles underpinning voluntary assisted dying, showcasing the skills and compassion social workers bring to these complex situations.   p.s. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries! p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! p.s.s.s. Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox Producers - Dr. Ben Joseph and Justin Stech Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 21 Nov, 2023) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Today we are discussing organ donation after voluntary assisted dying.  My special guests are Associate Professor Neera Bhatia in the faculty of business and law at Deakin University and Associate Professor James Tibballs, a retired intensive care physician.  Read their research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/mja2.52016 With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 mins.

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