Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) 

Anglicare believes in the dignity and worth of every person and is committed to providing compassionate, dignified care to our residents and clients. 

We respect individual choice and the rights of residents and clients to make well-informed consideration of the life choices before them.  

What is VAD 

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 (NSW) (the VAD Act) allows eligible NSW residents who are suffering from an advanced and progressive condition that will soon cause death a choice to end their own life under medical supervision. 

There are strict eligibility requirements, which can be found on the NSW Health website. 

Our approach at Anglicare 

In line with a Biblical worldview, Anglicare believes in the dignity and worth of every person, regardless of their circumstances.  

For this reason, Anglicare does not provide VAD services and is instead committed to providing life-affirming care and choice, including excellent palliative care that supports a person's physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.  

Anglicare complies with its statutory obligations under the VAD Act. In accordance with Section 89 of that Act, Anglicare does not provide services relating to VAD.  

In accordance with the Act, Anglicare Residents can access VAD services from external clinicians such as medical practitioners. 

We respect individual choice and the rights of residents and clients to make well-informed consideration of the life choices before them.  

This means at Anglicare: 

• Staff do not participate in the VAD request and assessment process, participate in an administration decision, prescribe, supply or administer a VAD substance, witness any documents related to a person's request for access to VAD, act as the Contact Person for the purpose of VAD, or be present at the time of administration or self-administration.
• If a resident at an Anglicare facility seeks information about VAD, they will be directed to NSW Health or their medical practitioner.
• External VAD clinicians such as medical practitioners, have access to our facilities including for assessments of residents and administering the VAD substance.
• We do not store VAD substances on our premises.
• We respect patient confidentiality and resident privacy at all times.

Anglicare will continue to support residents and clients eligible for VAD with aged care services, including life affirming options throughout the process. Their choices and decisions will be respected. 

More information 

For more information about Anglicare’s approach, please email vad@Anglicare.org.au 

For NSW Health, please email NSLHD-VADCareNavigator@health.nsw.gov.au