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Meeting presents the Catholic perspective on end of life care
A presentation on the sensitive topic of what happens to us when we approach death drew about 30 people to the Cathedral Hall in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
University drops proposal to cut palliative care courses
The University of Technology Sydney has scuppered a proposal to drop postgraduate courses in palliative care. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
MPs condemn university’s plan to drop palliative care courses
New South Wales MPs have hit back against proposed cuts to palliative care education at University of Technology Sydney, part of a drastic restructuring plan to plug a $100 million hole in its budget. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Music therapist provides soundtrack to palliative care
“Where words fail, music speaks.” For music therapist Jessica McCarthy, this isn’t just a quote, it’s something she’s privileged to witness through her work each day, journeying with people through to the end-of-life. Source: VMCH.
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.
Palliative care physician pays tribute to those who support sick, dying
Palliative care physician and academic Natasha Michael has reminded guests at a fundraising event in Melbourne of the importance of seminarians in pastoral care. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Flourishing at end of life is possible, new research shows
Is it possible for a terminally ill person to flourish? New research from Australian Catholic University says yes – and there may be aspects of the good life that are uniquely meaningful as it ends. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Society ‘let down’ by removal from sale of drugs used for end-of-life care
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says society has been “let down” after essential drugs for end-of-life care, including morphine, were pulled from the market. Source: Townsville Bulletin.
Euthanasia is a ‘failure of love’ in a throwaway culture
Euthanasia “is a failure of love, a reflection of the throwaway culture”, despite being falsely presented as “a form of compassion”, Pope Francis said. Source: Vatican News.