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ACT Government facing renewed pressure over Calvary takeover
The ACT Government faces renewed pressure over its forced takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, with Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith accused of “bad faith” negotiations in the lead-up to the compulsory acquisition. Source: The Australian.
PM delivers national apology for ‘dark chapter’ in Aussie history
Australian thalidomide survivors and their families have received a formal apology for the role that governments played in the tragedy. Source: News.com.au.
Reprieve for hospital services but future remains unclear
Maternity and intensive care services at St John of God Bendigo Hospital have been granted a 12-month reprieve from closure. Source: ABC News.
Celebration: Sisters of Mercy are 100 years Young
Mercy Health is celebrating 100 years of service of the Sisters of Mercy in the local community of Young, NSW, through a month-long celebration this November.
Small changes produce big result for Calvary Adelaide Hospital
South Australia’s largest private hospital, Calvary Adelaide Hospital, has cut carbon emissions equal to taking 521 passenger vehicles off the road in a year.
Catholic Medical Association holds first national conference
The Catholic Medical Association held its first national conference last week in Baulkham Hills in Sydney, Deacon Michael Tan reports. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Life expectancy in Australia drops for the first time in 30 years
Life expectancy went backwards in Australia for the first time in three decades during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: SBS News.
Doctor warns palliative care appointments could be cancelled amid cuts
New South Wales’ local health districts will be forced to reduce their planned spending on palliative care after the state Labor Government cut the budget for end-of-life care by $150 million. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
ACU honours journalist, Breastfeeding Association founder
Respected Australian journalist and broadcaster Geraldine Doogue and Australian Breastfeeding Association founder Natalie Mary Paton have been awarded honorary doctorates from Australian Catholic University.