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One in 10 aged care homes ranked as substandard
Nearly one in every 10 aged care homes in Australia is substandard, according to the Commonwealth’s new rating system, while only 20 of the nation’s facilities received the maximum five stars. Source: The Age.
International nativity display strengthens ecumenical bonds
An Inuit nativity from northern Canada, a Slovakian nativity made from corn husks and a nativity in an emu egg were just a few of more than 150 scenes on display at a nativity exhibition in Canberra. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope celebrates 86th birthday with kids, cake, circus performers
The day after he turned 86, Pope Francis met with volunteers, family members and children receiving care from a Vatican paediatric clinic. Source: CNS.
Aged care pay rise delay a ‘bitter pill’
Catholic Health Australia says the Commonwealth Government’s decision to postpone desperately-needed wage increases is a bitter bill for aged care workers to swallow.
Pope’s resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’
Pope Francis says he has already signed his resignation in case a health impediment prevented him from being able to continue governing the Church. Source: CNA.
Catholic sector welcomes Commonwealth education review
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the Albanese Government’s “holistic approach” to reviewing education reform in the early childhood, school and tertiary education sectors.
Displacement camps a recipe for disaster: Caritas
Caritas Australia has launched an urgent appeal for communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who have faced escalating conflict and displacement since the rebel militia group M23 seized part of the country’s east last year.
Homeowners and renters hit hard by rate rises
The big losers from interest rates hikes aren’t just homeowners but also low-income renters who are paying more than half of their earnings just trying to keep a roof over their heads, writes Catholic Social Services Australia chair Francis Sullivan.
Voice can ‘evolve and adapt’ without set model
The Albanese Government’s decision to not put a set model to the public for the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will mean future governments can change the way the new body operates, legal experts say. Source: The Australian.