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Severe financial pressure forcing private hospitals to close maternity wards
Catholic Health Australia says many maternity services are under pressure as St John of God Bendigo Hospital considers closing its ward. Source: ABC News.
ACU and charity collaborate to save women and children in remote Tanzania
A remote Tanzanian hospital will receive its first modern anaesthetic and haematology analyser machine, thanks to a unique collaboration between health and education experts at Australian Catholic University and charity organisation A Passionist Heart Foundation.
Health impacts from renting ‘worse than being a former smoker’: study
The negative health impacts associated with renting could be greater than those associated with unemployment or being a former smoker, a study has found. Source: 9news.com.au.
Catholic Health Australia appoints new CEO
Catholic Health Australia has appointed Jason Kara as its new chief executive officer to steer the peak advocacy body at a “critical time for the care sector”.
Human Rights Commissioner calls for wider COVID review
Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions are still having a significant impact on people’s lives and must be rigorously reviewed to avoid unnecessary suffering in future, says Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Major state decisions to be excluded from COVID inquiry
Australia’s COVID-19 inquiry will call on premiers to give evidence about how they worked together during the pandemic but will not have the scope to investigate major decisions they took individually, such as lockdowns and school closures. Source: The Age.
Albanese to announce 12-month inquiry into COVID-19
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today announce the long-awaited inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: The Age.
ACT Government takes first STEPS towards new health precinct
The ACT Government has lodged plans for the development of a new health precinct, which will include a youth mental health service run by Marymead CatholicCare. Source: Canberra Times.
From cleaners to nurses, new dementia care training program covers entire staff
An innovative, in-house dementia care training program is seeing positive outcomes for aged care residents living with dementia – and greater understanding from staff. Source: VMCH.