Euthanasia

The following web resources are links to sites that represent the differing viewpoints of the euthanasia debate.

Australian sites

 

Dying with Dignity Victoria - DWDV

"Founded in 1974, Dying with Dignity Victoria (formerly the Voluntary Euthanasia Society of Victoria Inc.) (DWDV) is an education, "self-help" and law reform organisation pursuing public policies and laws in the state of Victoria that enhance self-determination and dignity at the end of life."

 

 Queensland Right to Life - QRTL

The Right to Life movement in Australia began with the establishment of this group in 1970. The site is a comprehensive guide to resources and information on euthanasia, abortion, palliative care and the right to life movement. Links to other international and Australian right to life organisations are included in the site.

 

South Australian Voluntary Euthanasia Society - SAVES

This site contains resources and factsheets on voluntary euthanasia, polls and surveys on public, medical and nursing opinion and on medical and legal issues. Included are links to voluntary euthanasia related web resources in Australia and globally.

 

Voluntary Euthanasia Socitey of New South Wales - VESNSW.

VESNSW aims to promote legislation for euthanasia and includes articles, news, resources and links.

 

Voluntary Euthanasia Society of Queensland Inc. - VESQ.

VESQ is a non-profit organisation formed in Brisbane in 1987. The Society is affiliated with other State and Territory Societies in Australia, and with the World Federation of Right to Die Societies.

 

International sites

Exit - Fast Access.

This searchable site established by Exit (the Scottish Voluntary Euthanasia Society) aims to promote the right to choose as a basic human right. The site contains a comprehensive range of resources and links on such issues as voluntary euthanasia, assisted suicide, living wills, death and medical and legal ethics and presents arguments both for and against euthanasia.

 

International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force

Based in the United States, the task force "concentrates solely on the issues surrounding assisted suicide and euthanasia and addresses these issues from a public policy perspective". The site is comprehensive and includes court cases, factsheets and links to information on advance directives, assisted suicide, "right to die" cases, pain control, disability rights, euthanasia and legal issues.

 

Wikipedia - Euthanasia.

A comprehensive source of information on many aspects of euthanasia, legal, religious, arguments for and against, consent, as well as links to other resources. Be aware that Wikipedia is an ongoing work to which, in principle, anybody can contribute.

 

World Federation of Right to Die Societies

The World Federation, founded in 1980, consists of 38 right to die organisations from 23 countries. The Federation provides an international link for organisations working to secure or protect the rights of individuals to self-determination at the end of their lives. Includes resources, news, articles and legal sources worldwide.