Position Paper on Voluntary Assisted Dying

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now legal in Queensland under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (Qld). It became available to eligible Queenslanders on 1 January 2023.

VAD gives people who meet eligibility criteria, are suffering and dying, the option to ask for medical assistance to end their life.

Parkinson’s Queensland Inc. (PQI) acknowledges the introduction of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Queensland however our organisation, its staff and volunteers do not provide advice of any kind on Voluntary Assisted Dying.

Information on VAD and the process can be found on the Queensland Health website or by speaking to a General Practitioner.

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Brian Hall’s Ride with Parkinson’s 

Brian Hall’s symptoms of Parkinson’s disease started at age 14. This was the beginning of a very long and frustrating medical journey.

For years, the uncertainty of Brian’s condition left him with a great deal of fear and doubt about his physical future. Then, in 2013 almost 20 years later he got a bicycle, and his entire world changed.

We’ve partnered with SafeMate

SafeMate provides instant access to your essential health details with the scan of your very own personal QR code.

Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics are trained to look for your SafeMate, which you’ll have on an ID code or sticker.

We’re fundraising with Entertainment 

Become an Entertainment Member and access discounts on dining, shopping and travel.

20% of every Entertainment Membership goes directly to the Parkinson’s community.