This paper looks particularly at the challenges involved in promoting individual autonomy - supporting individuals to make informed choices about future medical interventions.

This inquiry found that the current lawful options available to people experiencing grievous and irremediable suffering at end of life are inadequate, and can be exceptionally difficult for the dying person and for their family and friends.

This guide provides information to assist aged care providers, particularly managers and senior staff, in implementing advance care planning.

Governments have yet to create a coherent strategy to help the almost three million Australians providing informal care, writes Lesley Russell.

When it comes to death the statistics are clear. We will all die. So why don’t we talk about it? End of Life Care is under significant pressure in Australia. Demand is rocketing, access is limited and the system is often too stressed to provide the quality we expect. Care choice is limited by age...