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Woman donates brain to multiple sclerosis research after legally ending life • Apr. 1, 2025, 12:33 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

People with dementia can't access Voluntary Assisted Dying. Some want change • Mar. 28, 2025, 11:36 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Gillian White used Voluntary Assisted Dying, but others face barriers • Mar. 22, 2025, 11:08 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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