19/08/2026
Roz's story on Australian Story was a powerful reminder of why conversations matter.
This encourages us to start the conversation. Don't leave your loved ones guessing. Let them know your wishes, your values, and what is important to you.
β€οΈ A conversation today can be a gift to your family tomorrow.
Faced with death, Roz Hervey taught her family how to live. π
After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, former dancer and artistic director Roz Hervey knew she had to take back control of her life.
For Roz, knowing she could access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) enabled her to enjoy her final months. She asked her family to βseize the dayβ with her.
Her dying wish was to increase awareness of VAD.
πΊ Watch the Australian Story βThe Final Actβ on ABC iview: https://bit.ly/3IKM896 and YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ry4bdg