When a DWDV Board Member travels in the NT- all sights are stunning- but some stick out more than others! #VAD4NT #VAD4ACT #VAD #auspol #TerritoryRights

We are pleased to say that we’ve now listed an additional 5 Aged Care Facilities that will let residents access Voluntary Assisted Dying or stages of process, on their premises We thank them for their co-operation & know how important this issue is to those choosing an ACF #VAD

Sometimes we forget about the health benefits physical/psychological that we can derive from time spent in #nature These can be especially beneficial for elderly & terminally ill, many of whom find it difficult to “get out there” #wellbeing See our website dwdv.org.au/other-services…

Just as birth doulas provide support at the start of life, so end-of-life doulas have a valuable role to play in supporting people at the other end of life’s journey. Wonderful to learn about the work of Nicole Grundy and others!

Sometimes we forget about the health benefits, physical & psychological that we can derive from time spent in nature. These can be especially beneficial for the elderly & terminally ill, many of whom find it difficult to “get out there”See more Dying With Dignity Victoria dwdv.org.au/other-services…

Eucalyptus rhodantha ❤️ #eucbeaut #wildflowerhour #flower #Beautiful

The 4 gums “They’re like sentinels in my life I go & sit there underneath them & just listen to them & the birds – the galahs and kookaburras & rainbow lorikeets – but it’s the sound of the wind in those trees Just the knowledge of their existence is a very centring thing for me”

#natureConnection #forestTherapy #MentalHealth #GreenTherapy #ThePowerOfNature

DWDV is thrilled to announce that Jane Nosworthy has become a DWDV Board Member. “I look forward to supporting the organisation’s ongoing work to promote genuine end-of-life choices and equitable access to VAD for all Victorians.” Jane Nosworthy dwdv.org.au/about-us/meet-…

Congratulations #theaustralianwomensweekly for addressing the topic of - “Death- it’s the elephant in the room, but tackling confronting conversations about it should be top of your bucket list.” October edition #DeathAndDying

Everyone can benefit from time spent in nature, even the terminally ill. see our website - dwdv.org.au/other-services… “.. research links forest bathing with a reduction in stress hormones and feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as enhanced immunity” theage.com.au/lifestyle/heal…

Science has shown that we can benefit from #NatureConnection We urge those who are terminally Ill to experience the #physical & #mental benefits. Remember nature can always “come to you”- you don’t have to always ‘get out there’ dwdv.org.au/other-services… sciencealert.com/experiment-rev…

Dying With Dignity Victoria #ForestBathing #NatureConnection #ForestTherapy Dying with Dignity Victoria also considers this to be a wonderful & beneficial service for the terminally Ill see their website dwdv.org.au/other-services… #mentalhealth ItsNaturallyYou #ForestImmersionWalks #FlowfoRESTtherapy

You don’t have to be physically present to benefit from nature- just the image and natural sounds can have a calming effect. Love the name Goolengook! #wellbeing #mentalHealth #NatureConnection #anxiety #nature m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay2022 We can all benefit from time spent in or alongside nature #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #terminalillness #foresttherapy For more see our website- dwdv.org.au/other-services…

There are so many health benefits that we can derive from nature connection. Emma tells us we can achieve these benefits without being fully immersed in the bush especially important for those with a terminal illness. dwdv.org.au/other-services… ItsNaturallyYou @Flowforesttherapy

Season’s Greetings to all our members, supporters, volunteers & friends. We want to thank you all for your support, interest & engagement this year. Best wishes to all for a wonderful 2023 The DWDV team

Last year we sent out hundreds of “sunflower cards” with seeds attached, to spread the word about Voluntary Assisted Dying. If you planted one of these seeds from ‘Jim’s’ garden, and it has grown, please send us a photo with a few words. [email protected] #VAD #AssistedDying

Such a brilliant initiative. Australia’s first dementia friendly forest and sensory trail. A safe space for those living with dementia to connect with nature. #dementia #ForestTherapy #NatureConnection abc.net.au/gardening/how-…

Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and all members of the public affected by this horrendously traumatic event. We are bereft of words xx abc.net.au/news/2023-04-1…