Aged Care Royal Commission Update – Canberra hearing
The Aged Care Royal Commission into Quality and Safety held a hearing in Canberra from December 9 to 13. The Canberra hearing inquired into interfaces between the aged care system…
Aged Care Royal Commission Update – Hobart hearing and Newcastle forum
The Royal Commission in to Aged Care Quality and Safety recently held a hearing in Hobart and conducted a Community Forum in Newcastle. Hobart hearing The Hobart Hearing inquired into…
Statement at the Aged Care Royal Commission Newcastle Community Forum
On Wednesday 27 November, our Principal, Catherine Henry, spoke at the Aged Care Royal Commission's Newcastle Community Forum. Her statement follows. I am a health and aged care lawyer practising…
Regional hearings and forums for the Royal Commission into Aged Care
The latest hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety have wrapped up in Mudgee. The three day hearing inquired into the shortfalls and challenges in aged…
The Royal Commission to Aged Care Quality and Safety Hearings
The second and third Melbourne hearings of the Royal Commission to Aged Care Quality and Safety have inquired into diversity in aged care and the aged care workforce, respectively. Hearing…
Younger people in residential aged care – Melbourne Aged Care Royal Commission
The first Melbourne hearing inquired into younger people in residential aged care, with a focus on impact, drivers and appropriateness of allocation policy as well as how to best support…
Does your postcode affect your quality of healthcare?
This month’s ABC Four Corners program, Health Hazard, looked at how your postcode can determine the quality of healthcare you get. The day after, the Bureau of Health Information released…
Explosive evidence from the Brisbane Aged Care Royal Commission hearing
This month’s Brisbane hearings of the Aged Care Royal Commission highlighted fundamental problems with the regulation of our aged care system. As well as nursing home residents, their families and…
Code of Conduct and Sexual Harassment
Having an effective code of conduct is essential for businesses, in part because it is a useful tool in preventing a toxic workplace culture. Such a culture can lead to…
Should reporting of elder abuse be mandatory?
The concept of mandating the reporting of elder abuse is controversial and draws parallels with mandatory reporting of child abuse. While mandatory reporting has existed in some US states for…
Aged Care Facility Precipitates Avoidable Death | Our Client’s Story
We assisted a client in her claim against an aged care facility concerning the preventable death of her mother (Mrs S) whilst she was under the facility’s care. Mrs S…
Not sure who to vote for in the Federal election?
Our team of predominantly female lawyers are well recognised for their advocacy for women and women’s issues. They are specialists in protecting the interests of women. That’s why we’ve pulled…
Negligent Breast Augmentation performed by Suspended Cosmetic Surgeon | Our Client’s Story
We’ve helped our client, Krystal Bailey, to successfully settle a case for a negligent breast augmentation against suspended cosmetic surgeon Dr Leslie Blackstock. Krystal’s experience Dozens of women have made allegations…
Negligent Care Within Aged Care Facilities All Too Common | Our Client’s Story
We acted for the daughter and granddaughter of a man (Mr W) who died as a result of the negligent care he received at an aged cared facility in Parramatta,…
Unsafe Conditions in Retirement Village | Our Client’s Story
We acted for a client regarding the unsafe conditions and poor treatment she received as a resident in a retirement village. Our client was unable to live peacefully in her…
Elder abuse should be viewed as a criminal offence
You may have seen a recent news story about two elderly individuals with dementia who had $1.6 million siphoned from their estate by their sons. No criminal charges have been…
Vulnerable older Australians miss out in Budget
This week’s Federal Budget did little for older Hunter people, particularly the growing number of vulnerable people needing aged care at home or in facilities. Our politicians all say older…
Taree solicitor joins Hunter firm on her mission to help people stand up against rogue doctors
A Taree solicitor has joined a specialist health and medical law firm as part of her mission to better help people in the Manning and other parts of regional NSW…
Adelaide hearings of the Royal Commission now complete
Hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety were held in Adelaide during February and March with more than 28 key witnesses taking part. The first public…
International Women’s Day marked with free law resource for women
To mark International Women’s Day (March 8) a Newcastle and Hunter law firm has launched a new, free, e-resource to help women navigate the legal system. The team at Catherine…
Aged Care Royal Commission Public Hearings Start Monday 11 Feb
Welcome to our first new Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Blog. The first public hearings of the Commonwealth Royal Commission into Aged Care and Safety will be…
Anaesthetic Error – Other Case Studies
Further to our own client's stories, other cases involving the misuse of anaesthesia or anaesthetic error in Australia and the UK have affected public and professional discourse surrounding anaesthesia. Grace Wong…
Growing older – things you need to know about accommodation options
At one of our free Growing Older community forums we had a number of experts share the key topics people need to know about various accommodation options available to people…
Legal avenues can help prevent neonatal deaths and stillbirths and help with loss
It is always so heartbreaking to hear stories of parents who have lost a child. As a mother, I cannot imagine the pain and loss they must feel. Newcastle couple…
Royal Commission must address issues behind the aged care crisis
Did you watch ABC TV Four Corners program investigation into Australia’s aged care sector? The second part program went to air on Monday 17 and 24 September. The second part…
Avoidable Death in a Hunter Aged Care Facility | Our Client’s Story
We helped clients sue an aged care facility over the death of their mother (and grandmother) while in the facility’s care. The family reluctantly decided to place their then 87-year…
Is Australia leading the world in action on transvaginal mesh injuries?
A world leading, UK based uro-gynaecologist has said Australia is leading the way in independently determining the efficacy (or not) of transvaginal mesh. Dr Wael Agur presented a paper about…
Birth trauma impacts go beyond women – Birth Trauma Awareness Week
This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week where we recognise the stories of people who have experienced trauma as a result of child birth. The Week is also a time…
Catherine Henry Lawyers Recognised as a Champion of Diversity
Catherine Henry Lawyers has been recognised for its commitment to, and achievements in, fostering diversity in the workplace. The firm has been named a finalist in the 2018 Hunter Diversity…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15) shines a spotlight on increasing financial abuse. Local elder law expert calls on Governments to take faster action to prevent it A local…