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Labor’s controversial plan to scrap private health bonus under threat
Coalition and Greens senators have united against the Albanese Government’s controversial plan to scrap the private health insurance bonus for over-65s as new modelling reveals most of those affected by the change take home less than $37,000 a year. Source: The Age.
Catholic sector ready to help clear Victorian hospital backlog
Catholic Health Australia says the Victorian Coalition’s plan to treat public patients in private hospitals would help get thousands of Victorians into surgery sooner.
Calvary opens its first private hospital in Victoria
Calvary has opened its first private hospital in Victoria, marking the beginning of a new chapter in care from the heart for the mission-based healthcare provider. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Conscientious objection ‘at risk’ in NSW healthcare system
New South Wales doctors and nurses who have a conscientious objection to participating in abortions or voluntary assisted dying are under threat, Liberal MLC Susan Carter has told a gathering of doctors and lawyers. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Looking beyond dementia
This Dementia Action Week (September 21-27), Catholic aged and disability service organisation VMCH is encouraging people to look beyond a dementia diagnosis and recognise the person behind it.
From babies to joeys: neonatal incubators donated to animal shelter
Two neonatal incubators that once helped care for Melbourne’s smallest and most vulnerable babies have been given a remarkable second life – helping orphaned and injured Australian wildlife. Source: Mercy Health.
Catholic Health Australia appoints new leadership
Catholic Health Australia has announced the appointment of a new chair and deputy chair to lead Australia’s largest network of health, aged care and community service providers.
Gold Coast strikes gold with new Mater hospital
A new era in healthcare on the Gold Coast has begun with the launch of Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Finding meaning in life as death approaches
Australian researchers say people with an incurable blood cancer can still flourish, finding meaning, connection and personal growth even as death approaches and uncertainty grows. Source: The Catholic Weekly.