Voluntary Assisted Dying

Our position

Bethanie supports individuals to live the life that they choose. This includes the right to choose the way they navigate their end of life experience. Bethanie supports personal choice including best practice in palliative care and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). Bethanie provides spiritual care, support and services to customers, family and staff throughout the end of life journey.

As an organisation founded by Churches of Christ it is important that we hold to our Christian heritage and remain true to our mission statement. As such, Bethanie will demonstrate the love of God by supporting the spiritual wellbeing of individuals and, as requested, their families who decide to access the Voluntary Assisted Dying Program. Whilst Bethanie will support customers who choose to access the VAD legislation we will not manage, administer or dispose of the VAD substance.