Bhawani O'Brien

In this enlightening conversation, Bhawani O'Brien, a former GP turned voluntary assisted dying practitioner in Western Australia, shares her transformative journey. Drawing from her Sri Lankan heritage and the loss of her father, she reflects on how grief shaped her perspective on death and healthcare. Bhawani discusses the emotional complexities of helping over a hundred individuals in their final moments, the ethical implications of assisted dying, and the need for open conversations about end-of-life choices, ultimately celebrating the profound connections forged in life’s last moments.

Bhawani O'Brien, a voluntary assisted dying practitioner from Western Australia, has been a guiding presence for over 100 people during their final moments. In this conversation, she shares her transformative journey from Malaysia to Australia, illuminating the complexities of identity and ethics in caregiving. Bhawani discusses the profound emotional intricacies of death, what constitutes a 'good death', and the critical role of compassion in voluntary assisted dying. Her reflections reveal the beauty of human connection even in the most challenging times.