Maybe the House of Lord Mucks should go, and a Senate elected by the people replace it. Might be better than a bunch of birth right nobility. - Says the ex convict trash from the former colony Australia. 🤣🤣🤣

Liberal Susan Carter's Bill to enable religions to ban VAD in NSW aged care was defeated. Our political representatives should represent us and be held to account. Thanks to Dying with Dignity NSW here is how they all voted. Take note of the names, parties, & those who "Supported" the ban on VAD.

Astute observations from Amy. Labor pro mining environmental laws, no gambling ad reform - ban teenagers from social, sack scientists, mates w' authoritarian babymen, harm unemployed, less on public health more on dodgy defence, against marches against genocide, pro white supremacist marches

Agreed. "How else to explain political Labor’s refusal to adopt its own members’ platform, & its adherence to established Liberal Party positions on welfare, climate, the economy & the United States?" And we still wait for Telehealth for VAD tasks; & Medicare coverage for VAD. For the 2nd term.👎

Damn. But no great surprise is it? It seems that anything Govt does is up for corruption and graft with that mob?

In gratitude to all who strive to make a difference in the lives of others. #Alzheimers #dementia #gratitude #kindness #quote

Don't forget to catch up on your NSL Weekend Wrap. Its a good summary of the goings-on from wide across Australia. VAD gets a mention - Liberal Party Member Susan Carter's bill to ban VAD from Aged care in NSW was defeated - Bewdy. More 👇

Good news - and a big relief: Liberal MLC Susan Carter's bill to allow religions to ban VAD in their aged care in NSW failed. The vote was 23 to 16. At least some parliaments are working for the majority of their people. (Unlike the UK. The House of Lords are unrepresentative swill over there...)

@albomp.bsky.social & @patrickgorman.bsky.social Do you think the Office of the PM could put some time aside one morning to fix this please?

Today is Saturday No. 28 of the Albanese Govt's 2nd term. We still don't have: 👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks 👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients. What's Govt for?

With 1000+ amendments added to the Bill, the risk of deliberate time-wasting from opponents is clear and profoundly unfair. In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy". www.itv.com/news/2025-11...

Over the first two debates, those opposed to the Bill have spoken for six hours! Meanwhile, supporters of the Bill (excluding the Bill sponsor) have spoken for less than an hour.

This is a terrible injustice to the terminally ill. Sabotage by the Peers of the Realm it certainly is. The names of those perpetuating this travesty should be widely publicised. Perhaps the UK needs to rid itself of the House of Lords.

For all who strive to live fully with dementia and all who offer support. #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #ENDALZ #quote

As we approach year's end it's worth a quick reminder: How’s your End of Life #EOL checklist? Have you: 👉 Communicated your EOL wishes 👉 A legally binding Advance Health Directive 👉 A Will 👉 An Enduring Power of Attorney 👉 Communicated your EOL wishes again. Yep do it again.

"Of these three treatments, the shingles vaccine was found to be the most promising, particularly as it requires a maximum of two doses and has a strong safety record. Previous studies show people who had the jab could be 16% less likely to develop dementia." Worth noting. Perhaps followup with GP👇

Speaking of incompetent Governments Albo reckons the states need to spend less on our hospitals. Albo ignores our gambling problems,our environment & climate problems, our Telehealth / Medicare for VAD issues, but he DOES have time to spend less on our hospitals. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

The UK public should be aware of this injustice orchestrated by their un-elected, so called Govt representatives. The public wants assisted dying. So too the House of Commons. The house of Lords says "no". Pass the Law or get rid of the House of Lords www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/18/t...

Tragic. Disgusting behaviour from so called Peers.

Hooray! Good news! The gag clause in Victoria has been removed - this plus other VAD law amendments have passed the upper house by 26 votes to 14!! More details here👇 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Susan Carter’s Bill to remove VAD from aged care in NSW is still alive in NSW Parliament. Her supporters & religious groups have stepped up their campaign. The Bill will be debated again this Wed 19 November. It may go to a vote that day. Please send your message👇 dwdnsw.good.do/VADBillOct25...

So who's behind the big chunk of obstruction of the UK assisted dying laws in the House of Lords? Get the details here👇 humanists.uk/2025/11/14/s...

Don't forget your weekend NSL wrap. You can also sign up to receive it weekly as an email. VAD gets several mentions this week. Most centre on Susan Carter's "no VAD in aged care" bill. It may be unconstitutional, plus other issues.

That struck a chord. ✅

Perhaps this is why our federal parliament will not act on: 👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks 👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients. Religious bias by our AG perhaps?

Don't forget to listen to music - it may help reduce your dementia risk. Better yet - go for a walk AND listen to music. Exercise reduces your dementia risk too. (Check with your GP first if its been a while since you exercised).

More religious doctrine overriding the rights of the terminally ill who want VAD / MAID in the article below. This happens here - in Aust - in our hospitals too people! Susan Carter and the Liberals in NSW want it rolled out in Aged Care now too. Be warned..... They are not just after net zero.

As carers, we need each other. We need to empathy without pity. We need advice without criticism. We need friendship without expectations. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #gratitude

Today is Saturday No. 27 of the Albanese Govt's 2nd term. We still don't have: 👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks 👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients. What's Govt for?

Tips For Helping A Person With Dementia In Dressing and Grooming caregiver.org/resource/dre... (image: @alzassociation.bsky.social) #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving

"A record breaking 942 amendments have now been added to the UK's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill leaving those facing imminent death 'heartbroken'. The House of Lords has been accused of ‘sabotaging’ the Assisted Dying bill by flooding it with a record-breaking 942 amendments." More 👇

Listen to the voices of those the UK Bill will impact most. 👇

Love @theonion.com; this is pretty funny (hire me!). Also, thanks to wise public investments in #science funding, there is tremendous evidence that (safe) exercise improves quality of life for people with Alzheimer's and may help slow progression. #NIH #dementia #gerontology #geriatrics #GeriSky

“I can’t imagine a committee hearing for any other bill not having representatives from… the people this bill will actually impact.” Sophie, a mum with incurable cancer, is disappointed the Lords Committee on assisted dying didn’t hear from terminally ill people. Peers must hear from people like her

Nurses' union rep Katrina Bough has condemned a NSW bill that seeks to deny people in aged care the right to access VAD. Susan Carter MLC's bill would force dying people seeking the VAD choice to transfer to another facility. "It's simply another form of abuse," Bough said.

"Terminally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable. The thought of having to load them into ambulances and move them around is shameful." Yes It Is .

"It is a chilling list" - Shane Rattenbury taking aim at those who opposed the move. 👇

Go Gentle Australia has called on NSW MLC Susan Carter to withdraw her cruel and ill-conceived VAD Amendment Bill, which has been shown to be constitutionally invalid. www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/go_gentle_ca...

Keep walking - it can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's. 👇

Let's build a society based on unity, kindness, and love. (image via @fireeyebooks.bsky.social)

Don't forget your weekend wrap from the NSL. It's thorough and wide ranging with news from right across Aust. VAD gets several mentions: VAD start up in ACT; Susan Carter's anti-VAD Bill in NSW; plus more 👇 www.nsl.org.au/columns/week...

Susan Carter’s bill to allow NSW aged care providers to deny access to voluntary assisted dying is discrimination at its very worst. Susan Carter must withdraw her bill. Support the call to arms. NSW - please email your Upper House representatives. The link to do so is in the 6th paragraph.

Today is Saturday No. 26 of the Albanese Govt's 2nd term. We still don't have: 👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks 👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients. How about it ASAP?

Better get off that couch and get some activity into you. It may help slow your cognitive decline. But - if exercise isn't your thing lately check with your GP first. "We demonstrated an association between higher physical activity and slower cognitive and functional decline" More👇

NSW Lib MP's want to restrict access to VAD in aged care. "Any politician who votes for this cruel bill is sending a clear message to the electorate that they care more about the religious freedom of powerful institutions than the rights and well-being of vulnerable residents in their care." 👏👏👏

The ACT VAD scheme has now commenced. Well done 👏 Now the NT is the only place without VAD in Aust. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Human Rights, peace and love aren’t naive or beyond our reach. Achieving them requires our collective determination to overcome pain, division, and hate. #HumanRights #peace #love #quote

Bewdy! Victorian VAD reforms passed the lower house by a vote margin reflecting the high VAD support in the public. 🌟 BUT 🌟 👉 If you live in Victoria, please email your Upper House representatives and tell them why they must support this Bill 👇 www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vic_vad_amen...

Don't forget your weekend wrap from NSL, for a good round up of ALL the going's on Aust wide - not just for VAD news. On VAD news there were 2 mentions: 👉 NSW Liberal MPs push to change VAD laws (reduced access in aged care) is “a cruel culture war bill”❌ 👉 VAD reform passed the Vic lower house ✅

In later stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of #dementia, a loved one may not recognize us or remember specifics of our relationship. That pain is real, tangible and deep. But if we are relentless in our #kindness and presence, we will have helped our loved one and ourselves. #Alzheimers #quote