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Queensland Government kickstarts flood appeal with $1.5m donation
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Queensland is one of five charities to receive funds from the Miles Government to help the state’s flood victims in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Source: Sky News Australia.
Aged care homes reaching for the stars
The latest star ratings show a sizeable improvement in the quality of aged care homes across the country, according to Commonwealth Government data. Source: Australian Ageing Agenda.
Maronite Eparchy demonstrates commitment to safeguarding
Key safeguarding policies are in place within the Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, according to an audit focusing on the safeguarding of children released by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd today.
Secure accommodation ‘a human right, not a privilege’
The current housing crisis means careful planning is paramount while the National Housing and Homelessness Plan is being defined, writes Fr Andy Hamilton SJ. Source: Australian Jesuits.
Mental Health facilities expanded in ACT
The expansion of Hyson Green mental health service at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital in Canberra signals a commitment to quality mental healthcare for the region, according to consumer representative Katie Tonacia. Source: Catholic Voice.
Sister hits half century but she’ll keep batting for justice
In her golden anniversary year as a Sister of Mercy, Meredith Evans is showing no signs of slowing down as she continues the work that earned her the title of 2024 Senior South Australian of the Year. Source: The Southern Cross.
Christmas gifts and parties are fine, but don’t forget Jesus: Pope
Exchanging Christmas gifts and organising holiday parties are all well and good, but Christians should contemplate the scene of Jesus’ birth to recover what is truly important during the Christmas season, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Bishops link devastating Bolivian wildfires to deforestation
A Latin American bishops conference commission has warned that a record number of wildfires in the Amazonian region of Bolivia are related to legal changes in recent years that have promoted deforestation. Source: Crux.
Pope prays for victims of earthquake in China
Pope Francis says he is “close with affection and prayer” to the people of China’s Gansu and Qinghai provinces, after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Monday. Source: Vatican News.