Frankie Bennett is a policy and advocacy specialist who has managed successful state and federal campaigns to legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Australia and New Zealand. Frankie was Deputy Director of the winning campaign in the 2020 End of Life Choice referendum ahead of the implementation of assisted dying in NZ. She also led succsssful campains for VAD law reform in Queensland, NSW and the ACT and also the Restoring Territory Rights initiative federally. Frankie has a law degree fom the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Choice, dignity and compassion: Conversations on voluntary assisted dying panel session
Precis
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is one of the most profound and personal issues facing individuals, families and care providers. This panel will explore the realities of VAD with openness and respect, acknowledging the importance of personal choice, the role of compassion in end-of-life care, and the need to support families and staff through the journey. Bringing together diverse perspectives, the discussion will consider how aged care providers can navigate legal, ethical and cultural dimensions while ensuring dignity and humanity remain at the heart of care.