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Low-income and disadvantaged hardest hit by ballooning HECS debts
Catholic Social Services Australia says the Albanese Government’s review of policy, funding and governance issues within the tertiary sector must look at student loans and repayment mechanisms, particularly for low-paid and disadvantaged former students.
World-first online conference to address crisis facing Oceania
The future of nations and people in the Oceania region will be at the forefront of a world-first global online conference being held later this month. Source: ACU.
Labor urged to follow NSW, increase aid to asylum-seekers nationally
Jesuit Refugee Service Australia has welcomed the recent announcement by the New South Wales Government to extend by six months crucial financial support for people seeking asylum.
How bus stop, fidget blanket improved lives of dementia patients
Dementia is the second-leading cause of death in Australia, which is why Adelaide nurse Liezel Fourie is so committed to making a difference to the lives of patients and their families. Source: The Southern Cross.
Faith and science clash in period mystery
In The Wonder, an English nurse is sent to rural Ireland to supervise an 11-year-old girl who has survived four months without eating through continual prayer. Source: Australian Catholics.
Vatican advances cause of Brazilian Archbishop Helder Camara
The Vatican has advanced the sainthood cause of the late Brazilian Archbishop Helder Camara, who may soon be called “venerable”. Source: NCR Online.
‘Hurry up, Lord’ and bring peace to Ukraine, Pope prays
The day after a missile landed in Poland near Ukraine’s border, sparking fears that NATO countries could be drawn into the war, Pope Francis made another appeal for peace. Source: NCR Online.
CRA welcomes decision to extend support for young people in care
Catholic Religious Australia has applauded the New South Wales Government’s decision to increase the age for support of young people in care to 21 years.
Palliative care ‘apostle’ Plane lands Senior Australian of the Year award
For former nurse Teresa Plane, being named the New South Wales Senior Australian of the Year for 2023 is a God-given opportunity to promote her passion for palliative care. Source: The Catholic Weekly.