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Catholic organisations welcome reappointment of Labor ministers
Major Catholic organisations have congratulated the Albanese Government ministerial appointments for the education, social services, health and aged care sectors.
Australia falling behind on hospital care at home
Catholic Health Australia says the Albanese Government should expand access to hospital-in-the-home care by introducing minimum insurance payments, as Australia falls behind comparable nations, denying patients access to high-quality, affordable care.
Helping older people avoid hospital admission ‘a win for everyone’
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is transforming care for older people who present to the Emergency Department, enabling many of them to avoid hospital admission. Source: CHA.
Catholic Health congratulates Labor and urges health reform
Catholic Health Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on its return to government following a strong focus on health during the federal election campaign.
Call for national approach to climate planning in health sectorÂ
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the next federal government to support not-for-profit health and aged care providers to deal with climate-related disasters, such as extreme heatwaves and floods.Â
Calvary appoints new national chief executiveÂ
Calvary Health Care has announced the appointment of Damien Bruce as its national chief executive officer from September 1, following the retirement of current chief Martin Bowles.
Work begins on Townsville’s Mater Hospital’s $40m expansion Â
Construction has begun on a $40 million expansion of Mater Private Hospital Townsville that will unite all its local healthcare services on a single campus. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Calvary steps in to solve Hobart’s maternity services crisis
Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital, a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider, will pick up the shortfall in vital maternity services in Hobart following the recent announcement that Hobart Private Hospital will be closing its maternity ward. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Doctors stage walkout over stretched hospitals
Saving lives has become harder amid a mass walkout of doctors who have been driven to breaking point as public hospitals struggle with millions of patients. Source: AAP.