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Online Euthanasia talks - be informed

27 July 2021

With over 150 registrations and still counting, preparations are continuing for a series of on-line talks jointly hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta and the Diocese of Broken Bay entitled ‘Euthanasia, Dying and the Dignity of the Human Person’. Discussing the topic of euthanasia from a theological, medical, and political perspective, the series of three talks starts on Monday 2 August at 7.30pm via zoom.

Ahead of the anticipated introduction of the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation by Alex Greenwich MP to NSW Parliament in the last week of August, the talks represent an opportunity to join a conversation about an issue which affects many people. With a shortage of palliative care services particularly acute in our regional areas, the on-line format means those from outside of Sydney can also participate.

With the first session to be held on Monday 2 August, the series of talks begins with the Vicar General of the Diocese of Broken Bay Fr David Ranson discussing euthanasia through the lens of theology, focussing particularly on a Christian perspective of suffering and death.

Insights shared from a panel of palliative care specialists will follow on Monday 9 August. The doctors and health care workers will highlight how palliative care is both misunderstood and underfunded, and when used effectively, addresses many of the concerns of those who argue for assisted dying.

Monica Doumit, Director, Public Affairs and Engagement for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, will talk about the best ways to bring up the topic of euthanasia with friends and family on Monday 16 August.

There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions of the speakers with each talk followed by a Q&A session.

To register for the free talks held online on Monday 2 August, Monday 9 August and Monday 16 August at 7.30pm, go to parracatholic.org/euthanasiatalks

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