Go Gentle Australia
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We empower people to choose the end-of-life care that is right for them, including the option of voluntary assisted dying.
Paramedics union president Brett Simpson did not mince words when asked about a NSW bill that would force people out of their aged care homes to seek VAD.
"Terminally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable. The thought of having to load them into ambulances and move them around is shameful."
"Terminally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable. The thought of having to load them into ambulances and move them around is shameful."
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Paramedics union president Brett Simpson did not mince words when asked about a NSW bill that would force people out of their aged care homes to seek VAD.
"Terminally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable. The thought of having to load them into ambulances and move them around is shameful."
"Terminally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable. The thought of having to load them into ambulances and move them around is shameful."
Nurses' union rep Katrina Bough has condemned a NSW bill that seeks to deny people in aged care the right to access VAD.
Susan Carter MLC's bill would force dying people seeking the VAD choice to transfer to another facility.
"It's simply another form of abuse," Bough said.
Susan Carter MLC's bill would force dying people seeking the VAD choice to transfer to another facility.
"It's simply another form of abuse," Bough said.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Nurses' union rep Katrina Bough has condemned a NSW bill that seeks to deny people in aged care the right to access VAD.
Susan Carter MLC's bill would force dying people seeking the VAD choice to transfer to another facility.
"It's simply another form of abuse," Bough said.
Susan Carter MLC's bill would force dying people seeking the VAD choice to transfer to another facility.
"It's simply another form of abuse," Bough said.
From today, eligible dying people in the ACT can ask for help to end their life.
Dr Linda Swan, Go Gentle's CEO, said:
"Knowing this choice is available alongside other end-of-life care options will bring relief, comfort and reassurance to dying people and their families."
More: ow.ly/QkjF50Xk6hJ
Dr Linda Swan, Go Gentle's CEO, said:
"Knowing this choice is available alongside other end-of-life care options will bring relief, comfort and reassurance to dying people and their families."
More: ow.ly/QkjF50Xk6hJ
November 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
From today, eligible dying people in the ACT can ask for help to end their life.
Dr Linda Swan, Go Gentle's CEO, said:
"Knowing this choice is available alongside other end-of-life care options will bring relief, comfort and reassurance to dying people and their families."
More: ow.ly/QkjF50Xk6hJ
Dr Linda Swan, Go Gentle's CEO, said:
"Knowing this choice is available alongside other end-of-life care options will bring relief, comfort and reassurance to dying people and their families."
More: ow.ly/QkjF50Xk6hJ
The Victorian govt’s Bill to make the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act fairer and more in-line with other states has passed the Lower House unamended 67 votes to 13.
The Bill now moves to the Upper House.
Congratulations to all involved for a respectful and courteous debate 🙌👏
The Bill now moves to the Upper House.
Congratulations to all involved for a respectful and courteous debate 🙌👏
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The Victorian govt’s Bill to make the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act fairer and more in-line with other states has passed the Lower House unamended 67 votes to 13.
The Bill now moves to the Upper House.
Congratulations to all involved for a respectful and courteous debate 🙌👏
The Bill now moves to the Upper House.
Congratulations to all involved for a respectful and courteous debate 🙌👏
*BREAKING* The UK Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has passed its 3rd reading in the House of Commons 314 to 291. Congratulations to everyone in the UK who fought so hard and for so long to see this reform become reality. Compassion and common sense have prevailed. Well done 🎉🥂💪💥
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
*BREAKING* The UK Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has passed its 3rd reading in the House of Commons 314 to 291. Congratulations to everyone in the UK who fought so hard and for so long to see this reform become reality. Compassion and common sense have prevailed. Well done 🎉🥂💪💥
"We are all eventually going to die. But the people in this book have shown me there is a way to go gently."
Another incredible conversation about Voluntary Assisted Dying @sydwritersfest with Julian Kingma, Andrew Denton & Ash Hay🙏. Get your copy 👇
www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/powerofchoice
Another incredible conversation about Voluntary Assisted Dying @sydwritersfest with Julian Kingma, Andrew Denton & Ash Hay🙏. Get your copy 👇
www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/powerofchoice
May 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
"We are all eventually going to die. But the people in this book have shown me there is a way to go gently."
Another incredible conversation about Voluntary Assisted Dying @sydwritersfest with Julian Kingma, Andrew Denton & Ash Hay🙏. Get your copy 👇
www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/powerofchoice
Another incredible conversation about Voluntary Assisted Dying @sydwritersfest with Julian Kingma, Andrew Denton & Ash Hay🙏. Get your copy 👇
www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/powerofchoice
In Melbourne? Get along to SOL Gallery in Fitzroy on Wednesday 21 May from 6pm for the opening night of The Power of Choice exhibition. Meet Julian Kingma and the Go Gentle team and help us celebrate 🥂
May 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
In Melbourne? Get along to SOL Gallery in Fitzroy on Wednesday 21 May from 6pm for the opening night of The Power of Choice exhibition. Meet Julian Kingma and the Go Gentle team and help us celebrate 🥂
GET YOUR COPY TODAY 📚
Julian Kingma is one of Aust's best photographers. With forewords by Andrew Denton & Richard Flanagan, The Power of Choice focuses on the people who choose voluntary assisted dying and captures their stories of hope, struggle, courage & acceptance.
Order here👇
ow.ly/9ko850Vx6jq
Julian Kingma is one of Aust's best photographers. With forewords by Andrew Denton & Richard Flanagan, The Power of Choice focuses on the people who choose voluntary assisted dying and captures their stories of hope, struggle, courage & acceptance.
Order here👇
ow.ly/9ko850Vx6jq
May 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
GET YOUR COPY TODAY 📚
Julian Kingma is one of Aust's best photographers. With forewords by Andrew Denton & Richard Flanagan, The Power of Choice focuses on the people who choose voluntary assisted dying and captures their stories of hope, struggle, courage & acceptance.
Order here👇
ow.ly/9ko850Vx6jq
Julian Kingma is one of Aust's best photographers. With forewords by Andrew Denton & Richard Flanagan, The Power of Choice focuses on the people who choose voluntary assisted dying and captures their stories of hope, struggle, courage & acceptance.
Order here👇
ow.ly/9ko850Vx6jq
Photographer Julian Kingma did what no one else had attempted: capture the stories of those who chose voluntary assisted dying. "The suffering, love, humour & courage are unlike anything I have experienced."
Julian & Andrew Denton will discuss the project @Sydney Writers Festival.
bit.ly/4iaZTgZ
Julian & Andrew Denton will discuss the project @Sydney Writers Festival.
bit.ly/4iaZTgZ
March 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Photographer Julian Kingma did what no one else had attempted: capture the stories of those who chose voluntary assisted dying. "The suffering, love, humour & courage are unlike anything I have experienced."
Julian & Andrew Denton will discuss the project @Sydney Writers Festival.
bit.ly/4iaZTgZ
Julian & Andrew Denton will discuss the project @Sydney Writers Festival.
bit.ly/4iaZTgZ