Voluntary assisted dying explained
Information about the key aspects of voluntary assisted dying to help you gain a better understanding of what it is.
Voluntary assisted dying is now available for eligible people in SA.
To discuss voluntary assisted dying or be connected with a doctor who can support you through the process, contact the free SA Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator Service by:
Phone: 0403 087 390 during business hours
Email: Health.VADCareNavigators@sa.gov.au.
Voluntary assisted dying enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer, or in some circumstances have a doctor administer, a medication that will cause their death, in accordance with the process set out in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (SA).