Welcome to Healthy Ageing Talks @ Geelong West Neighbourhood House!

~Living Well, Choosing Well: Understanding End-of-Life Options in Victoria~

Join Jane Morris, President of Dying With Dignity Victoria, for an informative and compassionate presentation exploring the rights, options and supports available to Victorians when planning end-of-life care.

DWDV exists to support end-of-life choices for all Victorians, including those suffering from untreatable, painful or terminal illnesses. They believe every Victorian deserves to approach the end of life with dignity, autonomy and compassion, including the choice of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) where appropriate.

Over the past 50 years, Dying With Dignity Victoria’s primary purpose was to advocate for the introduction of end-of-life choices legislative reform in the state of Victoria. They contributed to the successful passage of 3 significant pieces of legislation over the last decade.

The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (MTPD Act)

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (VAD Act)

Victorian VAD Amendment Bill 2025

DWDV informs and empowers Victorians to understand and exercise their end-of-life choices, including VAD. They educate the community, provide targeted support to individuals, families and carers, and advocate to make high-quality, person-centred, and compassionate end-of-life care accessible to all Victorians.

In this presentation Jane will talk about:

· Your legal end-of-life rights

· Advance Care Planning

· Appointment of a Medical Treatment Decision Maker

· Palliative Care

· Voluntary Assisted Dying

Join us for other informative talks in this series focused on living a healthy and fulfilling life as we age.

Each event will host an informative health expert to cover a range of topics to help you make the most of your golden years. From nutrition and exercise to mental well-being and social connections, we've got you covered. These events will take place at Geelong West Neighbourhood House, a comfortable and local venue perfect for learning and sharing.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

For information about this series, contact the team at Geelong West Neighbourhood House:

Tel: 5270 2400

Email: info@gwnh.org.au

Website: www.gwnh.org.au

This series of talks is supported by the City of Greater Geelong.

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