2. The advance of medical technology has over time resulted in our ability to live longer and to appreciate greater retirement opportunities at the prime of our years on earth. Catholic-sponsored health organisations provide this population with a broad spectrum of high-quality professional services. Catholic Health Australia is Australia’s largest non-government grouping of health, community, and aged care services accounting for around 10 percent of hospital-based healthcare in Australia. Formal recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety are not due until November 2020, however the interim report handed down on November 1 lists shameful failings requiring urgent action. On Thursday, Canada’s Supreme Court announced that it rejected a final appeal of the archdiocese, […], Vatican City, Jan 14, 2021 / 05:45 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis might soon choose a new Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, to replace Cardinal Angelo Comastri, who turned 77 in September. Assaults are commonplace, on both residents and staff. Topping the list is the widespread inadequate management of wounds, sometimes leading to septicaemia and death. Together, our team of over 4000 people are dedicated to our Mission of helping the people that we serve to live life to its fullest every day . “At the heart of these problems lies the fundamental fact that our aged-care system essentially depersonalises older people. Official data shows there were 5233 assaults in residential aged care facilities in 2018-19. Bodington is our 120-bed home offering exceptional care to all our residents. Contact Us Catholic Health Australia is offering a new scholarship to attend the prestigious Ministry Leadership Program at the Australian Catholic University. The scholarship is open to people working at a managerial level in the Catholic aged care sector and will help expand the successful mission program to new participants. Partnering to develop research in residential aged care. A private hospital and medical centre are also on the Oxley site. catholic health australia launches new mission scholarship program for future aged care leaders catholic hospitals to work with government on medical device reforms (fed) myefo home care packages welcome but pressure remains on budget to address workforce shortfalls Residential Aged Care | Aged Care Homes - Catholic Healthcare Janusz S. Urbańczyk said he hopes the council will […], CNA Staff, Jan 14, 2021 / 06:29 pm (CNA).- The US bishops’ chair for international justice and peace has expressed his disagreement with the State Department’s return of Cuba to a list of state sponsors of terrorism. According to a January 14 statement from the archdiocese, 14 of the 16 […], CNA Staff, Jan 14, 2021 / 08:42 pm (CNA).- Bishop Richard Stika of Nashville voiced skepticism of Father James Martin’s recent essay claiming that Catholic leaders’ criticism of President-elect Joe Biden's stance on abortion helped contribute to the conditions for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Life, Marriage and Family “We respectfully suggest these constructive ways forward are readily implementable, and will still allow for more systemic, evidence-based reform to be developed.”, Tagged with: Aged Care Royal Commission Catholic Health Australia, Evora, Portugal, Jan 14, 2021 / 09:22 pm (CNA).- A convent of Conceptionist Sisters in the Archdiocese of Évora, Portugal is experiencing a major COVID-19 outbreak, and the local bishop is asking for prayers for the sisters and the elderly they serve. Catholic Health Australia is the largest non-government provider grouping of health, community and aged care services in Australia, nationally representing Catholic health care sponsors, systems, facilities and related organisations and services. ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR CATHOLIC HEALTH AND AGED CARE Health Care in the Catholic Tradition Life is a gift from God and health care is integral to the mission of the Church. Serving the aged and chronically ill remains an essential part of the Catholic health ministry. Catholic Health Australia slams 'shocking' aged care system … Stay up to date with the latest on COVID-19, homilies and addresses from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Catholic Healthcare is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential aged care, home and community services, retirement living and healthcare across NSW and SE QLD. Some centres offer hostel facilities, some offer independent living, while others provide more intensive nursing home facilities. HEALTH industry leaders have demanded major changes following a shocking Royal Commission report describing the nation’s aged care as “cruel and harmful” and older Australians in nursing care as “just another body to be washed, fed and mobilised”. Our members also provide around 25 percent of private hospital care, 5 percent of public hospital care, 12 percent of aged care facilities, and 20 percent of home care and support for the elderly. It was for this reason that at the most recent Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference, the decision was made to endorse ‘A Guide For People Considering Their Future Health Care’ so that better support can be provided to families in preparing for this difficult life experience. “We also believe there should be an increase to the viability supplement for rural and remote services, a large proportion of whom are operating at a loss and do not have the reserves of bigger operators. Aged Care Insite August 4, 2014. These do not operate for profit and range across the full spectrum of health services, representing about 10% of the health … Copyright/Conditions of Use Sydney Catholic Youth “This could be delivered as part of a drought relief package and would be a hugely significant help for aged-care services in the bush. Communications and News Media Media Enquiries Margaret.santone@calvary-retirement.com.au, 2020 Marriage Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Christ Reigns: The Feast of Christ the King, Prayer Resources for the Coronavirus Pandemic, Forming Parishes of Intentional Disciples, Of Life and Love: Marriage Preparation Course 2021, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP’s Movies References, Latest on COVID-19 and the Archdiocese of Sydney, Parish and News Feeds – Internal use only, The Adventures of St John Paul the Great Video Game. In summary, Catholic Health Australia submits that the following should be aged care priorities for the 2020-21 Budget: 1. Catholic faith based organisations such as MercyCare and St John of God Health Care Inc provide broadly based health services to those in the Western Australian community. The Mustard Seed Bookshop and Cafe, Intranet Digital and Design The transfer, enacted on December 1, includes an aged-care facility and retirement village at Oxley, and an aged-care facility at Trebonne, in Far North Queensland.