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  • Our Mission
  • The Facility
  • About Us
  • Get Involved - Contact Us
  • Why it Matters

The Facility - Our Vision

    Concepts generously designed by Adam Grundmann of BG Architecture

    01/13

    Dedicate House will be Australia’s first purpose-built hospice to fully integrate Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) with traditional palliative care. This visionary facility is designed to honour choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of life. It will provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where individuals and families can access all legal end-of-life options without fear, judgment, or unnecessary suffering. 

    Architectural Plans

     Our architectural vision reflects care, comfort, and community:


    • Private Suites – warm, homelike rooms that allow individuals to spend their final days surrounded by loved ones.
    • Family Lounges – inviting spaces for connection, reflection, and comfort.
    • Ritual Spaces – adaptable areas for ceremonies, vigils, prayer, or quiet reflection, respecting all faiths and traditions.
    • Therapeutic Gardens – peaceful outdoor environments designed to support reflection and healing.
    • VAD Care Rooms – discreet, specialised spaces for those choosing Voluntary Assisted Dying, ensuring privacy, dignity, and peace. 

    Features

    Dedicate House will embody values of inclusivity, sustainability, and family-centred care:


    • Inclusive – LGBTQI+ friendly, culturally sensitive, and respectful of diverse traditions.
    • Sustainable – environmentally conscious design, reducing waste and promoting natural materials.
    • Family-Centred – designed to support not just the patient but their loved ones, offering comfort and resources through every 

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    What we will do

    Integrated Care Services

    Integrated Care Services

    Integrated Care Services

    • Offer traditional palliative and hospice care alongside VAD assessment and procedures.
    • Provide 24/7 medical management with trained VAD practitioners.
    • Ensure continuity of care regardless of chosen end-of-life pathway.

    Support Programs

    Integrated Care Services

    Integrated Care Services

    • Comprehensive counselling for VAD decision-making.
    • Family support before, during, and after all end-of-life choices.
    • Specialised bereavement services for VAD families.
    • Advance care planning and legal documentation assistance.

    Advocacy & Education

    Integrated Care Services

    Advocacy & Education

    •  Community education on end-of-life rights and options.
    • Healthcare provider training on VAD protocols.
    • Public advocacy for improved VAD access and legislation.
    • Resource development for informed decision-making.

    Key Priorites

    • Establish Facility - Secure and prepare the location with private spaces for both traditional care and VAD procedures 

     

    • Navigate Compliance – Ensure full legal compliance with VAD legislation and healthcare regulations.


    • Build Team – Recruit specialised staff trained in both hospice and VAD protocols.


    • Develop Partnerships – Connect with VAD practitioners, advocacy groups, and healthcare networks.


    • Secure Funding – Obtain operational funding through grants, donations, and partnerships. 

    Impact

     Dedicate House will transform end-of-life care by:


    • Offering peace, dignity, and compassion in an environment created specifically for choice.
    • Reducing suffering while supporting autonomy and personal values.
    • Creating a model that can be replicated nationally, inspiring systemic change.

    Would you Like to Die Here?

    Help us bring this vision to life. We invite funders, partners, and supporters to stand with us in creating Australia’s first VAD-integrated hospice.

    Dedicate House

    info@dedicatehouse.org

    0466 636 852

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