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Catholic sector welcomes ‘critical’ medical costs reform
Catholic Health Australia says new legislation introduced to improve the transparency of specialist doctor fees is a “critical” reform, as health costs continue to soar.
FAMs helps faithful start a family
A new initiative of the Adelaide Archdiocese and Fertility Fundamentals Inc has given Catholics in South Australia increased access to information about fertility services that are aligned to their faith. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope prays for the sick at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto
Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on yesterday, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world. Source: OSV News.
Why recognising care given by religious sisters matters
Policy reform rarely delivers neat moments of closure. That is why recent confirmation that religious sisters who deliver direct care count fully toward care minutes requirements is worth reflecting on, writes Alex Lynch. Source: CHA.
Handmade rosaries offer support for hospital patients and families
About 450 rosaries handmade by volunteers from Parramatta parishes, agencies, schools and the Diocesan Chancery have been shared with patients and families in Western Sydney hospitals. Source: Catholic Outlook.
An invitation to reflect on those who live with illness
Catholics are being urged to reflect during this year’s World Day of the Sick on February 11. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Children won’t need autism diagnosis to qualify for new support program
Parents will no longer have to spend thousands of dollars chasing autism diagnoses for their children to qualify for disability support under the new Thriving Kids program, which will help children with lower support needs outside the NDIS. Source: The Age.
Catholic sector welcomes new public hospital funding agreement
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the announcement of a new public hospital funding agreement, including an additional $25 billion in Commonwealth funding over five years to help address growing pressure across the health system.
Government offers to delay start of NDIS autism program
The Albanese Government has offered to delay the start of a new program for early intervention autism services and provide budget top-ups for smaller states, part of efforts to secure an overdue deal on hospitals and disability funding. Source: The Guardian.