Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying
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Metrics
Episodes: 29
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Australia
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
laureenlawlor-smith@outlook.com
listen@chrisashmore.media
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Host
Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith - Creator and host focused on personal, clinical, and policy perspectives on voluntary assisted dying and end-of-life care.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Kyam Maher - The Political Campaign For South Australia's Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation, Its Operation Since 2023, Possible Reforms, Eligibility, Residency, Prognosis Timeframes, Neurodegenerative Disease, And Safeguards.
Marshall Perron - The History Of Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation, The Federal Override Of The Northern Territory Law, Northern Territory Reform, Rural And Remote Access, The Telehealth Ban, Eligibility, And Advance Directives.
Dr Clare Fellingham - Patient-directed Care, Misconceptions About Voluntary Assisted Dying, Practitioner Experiences, Family Grief Support, Compassionate End-of-life Care, And Sustainable Funding.
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Episodes
Episode 29 – SA Deputy Premier Kyam Maher reflects on the hard-fought push for VAD
September 06, 2026
Kyam Maher, South Australian Deputy Premier and Attorney-General, reveals how his mother's harrowing pancreatic cancer death drove him to introduce South Australia's successful 2020 voluntary assisted dying legislation—succeeding where 15 previous bills over 26 years had failed. Maher chairs South Australia's Legislative Council and championed VAD reform after witnessing his mother's excruciating final weeks. Modelling the bill closely on Victoria's scheme proved decisive, alongsi...
Episode 28 – How the NT's New VAD Law Falls Short of 1995
August 30, 2026
Marshall Perron drafted the world's first voluntary assisted dying legislation in 1995 as Chief Minister of the Northern Territory – decades before most nations even debated the issue, and years before it was overturned by federal intervention. Marshall reflects on his 21 years in Northern Territory politics and the personal conviction that drove him to champion VAD reform. He unpacks the 25-year political battle that followed, including the federal override that cost countless Au...
Episode 27 – You Can't Always Cure, But You Can Always Heal
August 23, 2026
Voluntary assisted dying isn't just about end-of-life choice – it challenges medicine to rethink its purpose. Dr Clare Fellingham argues that while medicine cannot always cure, it can always heal by reducing suffering, preserving dignity, and putting patients at the centre of their care. Dr Fellingham is a consultant anaesthetist, palliative medicine advanced trainee, and WA Board director for VAD Australia and New Zealand (VADANZ), the peak body representing excellence in VA...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying?
Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying is hosted by Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith. Its publicly listed emails are laureenlawlor-smith@outlook.com and listen@chrisashmore.media. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying?
The publicly listed emails for Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying: laureenlawlor-smith@outlook.com and listen@chrisashmore.media.
How many listeners does Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying have?
Podseeker estimates Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying?
Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Relevant firsthand experience with voluntary assisted dying or end-of-life care, clinical expertise in palliative medicine or another related field, healthcare or legal-policy leadership, legislative experience, advocacy expertise, or a compelling lived-experience perspective. Common among recent guests: Leadership in voluntary assisted dying legislation or policy; Clinical practice in palliative medicine or voluntary assisted dying; Senior government or public-sector leadership. Recent guests include Kyam Maher, Marshall Perron, and Dr Clare Fellingham.
How hard is it to get booked on Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, End Of Life Care, Voluntary Assisted Dying, Palliative Care, and Health Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
laureenlawlor-smith@outlook.com
listen@chrisashmore.media
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