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Church takes Victorian Government to court over land acquisition
Church lawyers have taken the Allen Government to Victoria’s highest planning tribunal over the state’s newest public hospital, claiming it was severely shortchanged when it gave up the land. Source: ABC News.
Nation’s health ministers seek strong anti-vaping laws
Strong vaping laws to prevent devastating health impacts on children are being pursued by Australia’s health ministers. Source: The New Daily.
Catholic sector calls on private health insurers to fund care at home
Catholic Health Australia is calling on private health insurers to fund care at home, saying millions of Australians are missing out on crucial services while insurers make record profits. Source: The Australian.
New directors join board of Catholic Health Australia
Three new directors have joined the Board of Catholic Health Australia, further strengthening the governance of the peak body which represents the largest group of non- government hospitals, aged care and community care service providers in Australia.
World-first laws banning disposable vapes to go before parliament
Legislation for a world-first ban on disposable vapes is set to pass federal Parliament’s lower house within weeks, as public health bodies urge politicians to heed their warnings on what they say are the catastrophic health dangers of e-cigarettes. Source: The Australian.
New video outlines St Vincent’s ‘refreshed’ strategy
St Vincent’s, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care services provider, has launched a new video to announce its refreshed strategic vision and direction.
Medical advances must be at service of those most in need: Pope
Cutting-edge science and medical research cannot benefit only the privileged few but must be placed at the service of those most in need, Pope Francis said on Saturday. Source: NCR Online.
Catholic health care organisation’s decision a win for environment
St John of God Health Care is the first Australian private health care organisation to stop purchasing Desflurane across its network of 17 hospitals to help reduce the national organisation’s carbon footprint.
Global life expectancy fell during Covid – but not in Australia
Global life expectancy fell by 1.6 years during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Australia was one of the few countries where people were still expected to live longer. Source: SBS News.