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Housing should be seen as a human right, not a financial investment
Homelessness Week is an occasion for seeing ourselves as persons, linked by our humanity to people who are doing it hard, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Stop treating allied health like poor cousin of health system
Australia is charging ahead with digital health reforms but in its rush to modernise, one crucial group is being left behind: the allied health professionals, writes Katherine Bassett. Source: CHA.
National system for working with children checks is long overdue
The most important thing we can do to safeguard children and vulnerable people is invest in leadership, governance and culture, writes Ursula Stephens. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Need for reform of aged care system has reached a critical point
The journey toward a reformed aged care system in Australia has reached a critical juncture, writes Catholic Health Australia’s Alex Lynch.
The one word that changed Pope Leo’s lifeÂ
One word. One word, which changed the life of one cardinal. I knew I was going to hear a word – one word only – but I still waited with bated breath to hear it, writes Cardinal John Dew. Source: NZCBC.
Aged care reforms too important to be rushed
The Albanese Government’s decision to delay the start date of the new Aged Care Act is a welcome move, writes Laura Haylen. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Recognition of Indigenous Australians remains unfinished business
Approaching Reconciliation Week, the nation is aware that there is still unfinished business when it comes to the due recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
All Australians should have access to palliative care
The number of Australians aged over 85 is projected to reach more than one million in the next 20 years, presenting a challenge in providing dignity and care for all, write Alex Lynch and Josh Hunt. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Priest calls for united action on juvenile crime in South Australia
Msgr David Cappo, the Adelaide priest behind a ground-breaking report on juvenile crime, has urged South Australia’s Malinauskas Government to re-look at the report’s recommendations. Source: The Southern Cross.