About voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania
The Department of Health (Tasmania) is currently implementing voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania under the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 (the Act).
- At this stage, access to voluntary assisted dying is not available.
- This is because the Act has not yet commenced operation.
- The Act is due to commence by 23 October 2022.
- The implementation period for the Act is up to 18 months. This started on 22 April 2021.
Learn about voluntary assisted dying
Information for health practitioners about voluntary assisted dying
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Find information about the role of health practitioners with voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania.
Voluntary assisted dying frequently asked questions
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View the questions that are frequently asked about Voluntary Assisted Dying in Tasmania.
Voluntary assisted dying services
Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission
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Find information about the role of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Navigation Service
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A service to help Tasmanians navigate, access and understand voluntary assisted dying.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Service
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Find information about the role of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Service.
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