When voluntary assisted dying (VAD) became legal in WA in 2021 I held a special Spotlight forum to examine how this historic legislation would work.
 

Three years on, I'm putting the spotlight back on VAD.
 

In this forum I'll examine if the system is working well, are there enough medical staff to meet demand and is anyone who wants to access it able to.
 

But, this discussion will also consider whether the criteria to access VAD should be widened, similar to what Canada has done.
 

Should VAD be available to people with serious and chronic physical conditions that are not terminal?
 

Should people with dementia or mental illness, or elderly people who no longer have the will to live be able to access VAD?
 

I acknowledge this may be a confronting and emotional discussion but it is an important one to have.
 

And, I'd love you to come along and be part of this Spotlight Forum on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.
 

You will hear from my expert panel: 
 

Dr Sally Talbot, Labor MP and member of the independent panel currently reviewing WA's VAD laws
 

Stephen Walker, President of Dying with Dignity WA
 

Dr Clare Fellingham - VAD Clinical Lead at East Metro Health Service
 

I'd love you to come along and watch the full Mornings program live on air from 08.30am before the VAD discussion begins at 10am. 
 

If you'd like to join me just click on the link below to register for free.
 

If you can't join us in person, you can listen on 720AM, online and on the ABC listen app.
 

I hope to see you there.
 

Nadia 

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