Voluntary Assisted Dying information for the community

Information for the community

Voluntary assisted dying is a process that enables a person who is suffering from a medical condition to legally access a substance to end their life, with support and assistance from medical practitioners.

Learn more about voluntary assisted dying

Regional Access Standard

The Secretary’s Regional Access Standard sets out how the State is facilitating access to voluntary assisted dying for Tasmanians.

• Download the Regional Access Standard
• Visit the Navigation Service - Voluntary Assisted Dying
• Visit the Pharmacy Service - Voluntary Assisted Dying
• Visit the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission

Support services

Tasmanian Department of Health

The Tasmanian Department of Health provides palliative care, information on end-of-life planning, and support for people throughout Tasmania. The Department’s website and contact details for the Department’s Specialist Palliative Care Service are as follows:

Website: www.health.tas.gov.au/palliativecare

North: 6777 4544, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm

North West: 6477 7760, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.00 pm

South: 6166 2820, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

Palliative Care Tasmania

Palliative Care Tasmania is an independent organisation that can also provide information and support to Tasmanians with a life-limiting illness and their families, and information about palliative care services across Tasmania. Their contact details are as follows:

Website: www.pallcaretas.org.au

Email: [email protected]

State-wide: 6231 2799

CareSearch

The CareSearch palliative care knowledge network provides online resources and information on palliative care for health professionals, people needing palliative care and their families, and the general community. Their contact details are as follows:

Website: www.caresearch.com.au

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue can provide support for mental health and wellbeing, especially if you are experiencing anxiety or depression. Their contact details are as follows:

Website: www.beyondblue.org.au

Phone: 1300 224 636 (available 24 hours)

Lifeline

Lifeline can provide crisis support if you need immediate help to deal with emotional distress. Their contact details are as follows:

Website: www.lifeline.org.au

Phone: 13 11 14 (available 24 hours)

A Tasmanian Lifeline

A Tasmanian Lifeline is a Tasmanian-based telephone support service if you need one‑off or ongoing support. Their contact details are as follows:

Website: www.atasmanianlifeline.com.au

Phone: 1800 984 434 for support (8.00 am to 8.00 pm, 7 days a week)