Emergency & Crisis Triage Notice

This website and contact form are for non-urgent administrative and advisory inquiries only. If you require immediate medical assistance, call 000. For urgent mental health or emotional support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Medical Consultation & Care Coordination

Providing professional medical guidance, patient advocacy, and care navigation across Western Australian health networks. Specializing in healthcare coordination, hospital liaison, and comprehensive support regarding End-of-Life Choices.

Western Australia

Voluntary Assisted Dying & End-of-Life Choices

Voluntary assisted dying is legally available in Western Australia under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019. It provides an additional choice for eligible individuals nearing the end of life.

Statutory Eligibility Framework

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident (WA resident for 12+ months)
  • Diagnosed with an advanced, progressive disease expected to cause death within 6 months (or 12 months for neurodegenerative conditions)
  • Possesses decision-making capacity regarding voluntary assisted dying

Statewide Support Access

Patients and families seeking navigation support for End-of-Life Choices can contact the official WA care network directly:

WA VAD Care Navigator Service: (08) 9431 2755

Email: VADcarenavigator@health.wa.gov.au

Health Network Services

Joondalup Health Campus (JHC)

Information and care coordination for public and private outpatient services within the North Metropolitan catchment. Assistance with specialist referral workflows and hospital liaison.

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS)

Navigating cross-regional care across Fiona Stanley, Fremantle, and associated regional palliative care networks managed under the South Metropolitan service framework.

Patient Contact & Inquiry

Submit a non-urgent administrative query regarding consultation, hospital network pathways, or End-of-Life Choices guidance.