Multicultural Community Information Session: Palliative Care & Voluntary Assisted Dying

Health Care Consumers Association (HCCA) and Canberra Multicultural Communities Forum (CMCF) in partnership with Palliative Care ACT warmly invite you to a community information session about palliative care and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in the ACT. 

We know that care at the end of life is a very personal and sensitive topic. Different cultures, religions, and families may have different beliefs and traditions. We hope this session provides a safe space to share clear information about the services available, answer questions, and respect the values of all communities.

At the session, Palliative Care ACT, Canberra Health Services Director of Palliative Care, and ACT Health’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Taskforce team will:

• Explain the support and comfort that palliative care provides

• Share information about Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Australia and the ACT. Voluntary Assisted Dying will become available in the ACT from 3 November 2025

• Share information about public health services that can support people at the end of their lives

• Provide time for the community to ask questions and discussion

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us by phone: 6230 7800 or email: adminofficer@hcca.org.au.