Voluntary assisted dying: information session for aged care providers

Posted Thursday 04 July 2024 | Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit

Queensland Health’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit invites aged care providers to join an information session on the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.

Voluntary assisted dying gives people who are suffering and dying, and who meet eligibility criteria, the option of requesting medical assistance to end their lives. It will be available to eligible Queenslanders from 1 January 2023.

Our expert panel will answer your questions and discuss:

• Queensland’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021
• Voluntary assisted dying entity guidance, including obligations for residential aged care facilities from 1 January 2023
• requirements for managing, storing and disposing of voluntary assisted dying substances in residential aged care facilities
• The Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support and Pharmacy Service model of care, functions, and support.

The full panel includes:

• Professor Liz Reymond–Director, QVAD SPS
• Dylan Hampson—Director, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit
• Karen Castle–Pharmacist, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit
• Caitlin Lock—Clinical Policy Manager, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit

A recording will be made available on the Queensland Health website.

You can view the previous webinar on the Queensland Health website.