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VAD Policy

Vountary Assisted Dying Fact Sheet – Residents and Families

On 19 May 2022 the NSW Parliament passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 (the Act). The effect of this is that qualifying people are able to access medical services to enable them to end their lives.

Christian Community Services (CCS) is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in the provision of quality care and accommodation for the aged, including the provision of comprehensive palliative care services. We believe that all people are created in the image of God, who is the creator and sustainer of life. It is not our prerogative to choose to end life. We consider that the provision of comprehensive palliative care services to residents that are approaching the end of their lives shows compassion, values them as individuals and conveys Christ’s love.

The Act provides that an organisation may elect, as a conscientious objector, not to participate in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) services. CCS has elected this way.

What does this mean?

  • If you are a permanent resident we are required under the Act to allow you to access the services of a qualified medical practitioner for the purposes of making a first or final
  • If you elect to pursue VAD services we will continue to offer the care that is already in place including comprehensive palliative care services. These services will continue until the VAD services are accessed (either self-administered or by a medical practitioner). You are entitled to remain in your room. Your selected VAD medical staff will provide your care from this point onward.
  • If you are a non-permanent resident (ie; respite) we may make arrangements to move you to a facility or location that participates in the VAD process.
  • If you request information regarding accessing VAD services we will refer you to a medical practitioner who will be able to assist you. At this time we may also consult with you regarding access to a comprehensive palliative care. The choice as to which course of action you wish to pursue is totally yours.
  • The Act provides the right for staff to also conscientiously object. Our objection as an organisation covers all our staff also. In this case, if you choose to access VAD, staff who you know will not participate in your VAD process. However, these staff will continue to provide all care and palliative services that you require up until the point of accessing the VAD medication.

MARK NEWTON
Chief Executive Officer
3 June, 2024