Making choices about the end of life

We can all plan, discuss and prepare for the end of life at any time.

This can help make the experience more comfortable and provide a greater sense of control when it happens.

Advance care planning

Talk to healthcare professionals, family and friends to discuss your wishes, values, beliefs and preferences for future medical treatment.

Find out more about advance care planning.

Organ and tissue donation

Talk about organ and tissue donation and understand what’s involved.

Find out more about organ and tissue donation.

Voluntary assisted dying

Voluntary assisted dying is a safe and effective medical process that gives an eligible person the option to end their suffering by choosing how and when they die.

The Federal Parliament passed the Restoring Territory Rights Act 2022 in December 2022 to restore the democratic rights of the ACT and the NT. This means the ACT can now introduce voluntary assisted dying laws and processes.

To learn more about how the ACT Government is responding to strong community feedback that Canberrans want this option to be available in the ACT, go to the Justice and Community Safety Directorate website.

If the issue of voluntary assisted dying raises issues for you or your family, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Griefline on 1300 845 745.