Trans-Tasman Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference 2026

Go Gentle Australia and VADANZ (Voluntary Assisted Dying Australia & NZ) present the third trans-Tasman Voluntary Assisted Dying National Conference in Melbourne on 19 & 20 October 2026. 

Join the growing community of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) health professionals, policymakers, peak bodies and health advocacy organisations to share, reflect and build the future of end-of-life care in Australia and New Zealand. 

What to expect?
This conference recognises the importance of VAD as a growing body of clinical practice and provides a space to learn more about VAD, the people and systems involved, and what can be improved.

You will have the chance to connect and meet with trans-Tasman colleagues, hear from leaders in VAD practice and take part in interactive sessions on the theme of, From margins to mainstream: voluntary assisted dying in end of life care. You will:

• Get the latest updates and emerging challenges and issues in VAD in the last 18 months

• Understand the experiences of those frontline in VAD care, including healthcare professionals, patients and families

• Explore innovations and new VAD models of care

• Learn from the experiences of other jurisdictions.

View the program here

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Still got questions? Please email our team at conference@gogentleaustralia.org.au