End of Life Archives

Free forum − Legal Matters for Older Fellas

11 March 2022

Planning ahead needn’t be overwhelming. OM:NI men’s groups and Seniors Rights Victoria are teaming up for a free forum that will give older men easy-to-understand information on this important topic.

Planning ahead

Planning ahead for people with dementia — now in languages other than English

13 August 2021

As the pandemic drags on, recurring lockdowns and ongoing limits on face-to-face gatherings are forcing us to find new ways to share information. Seniors Rights Victoria’s recent video series on planning ahead for people with dementia will now be accessible to even more people.

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Helping people diagnosed with dementia to plan ahead

14 May 2021

Seniors Rights Victoria has created a series of videos about planning ahead after a dementia diagnosis. These entertaining and informative videos address topics from starting the conversation through to working with an attorney, and are available now on SRV’s YouTube channel.

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The ins and outs of wills

16 March 2020

Many people know they should have a will, but don’t get around to making one. A new booklet from the Victoria Law Foundation answers your questions and shows you where to start.

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Help us help others after the death of a partner

10 February 2020

We’re finalising the survey responses to inform an update to our popular, in-depth resource Death of a Partner: a practical guide for partners and families.

Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria

17 June 2019

From 19 June 2019, Victoria's voluntary assisted dying law allow a person in the late stages of advanced disease to take medication (prescribed by a doctor) that will bring about their death at a time they choose.

Implementing safe and compassionate access to voluntary assisted dying

17 June 2019

From 19 June 2019, voluntary assisted dying will become available in Victoria. Few social policy reforms have been so thoroughly examined in our parliamentary chambers.

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Future planning

13 May 2019

Dementia Australia and Seniors Rights Victoria are partnering to run community information sessions supporting those who have been recently diagnosed with dementia (and their carers) to plan ahead and to make informed choices about their future financial, health and care arrangements.

Advance Care Plans, aged care, dementia, Dementia Australia, end of life care, future, power of attorney, rights, Workshops and events

Safeguarding the end of the Rainbow

1 April 2019, COTA Publication

This free, tailored guide for older LGBTI community members looks at how to plan for your future care and medical needs, finances and estate, and funeral and burial wishes.

death, end of life care, financial information, information, older LGBTI Victorians, Safeguarding the end of the Rainbow

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Death of a Partner

1 April 2019, COTA Publication

This free, practical guide tells you, clearly and simply, what you need to do after the death of a partner. The guide includes a simple checklist as well as detailed instructions and contact details for organisations that can help.

death, Death of a Partner, digital estates, finance, information, technology

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