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…
Hunter law firm first to use University of Newcastle designed elder abuse toolkit
Hunter-based law firm, Catherine Henry Lawyers, is one of the first organisations in Australia to use a new, first of its kind, tool-kit designed to help the nation’s lawyers better…
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 recent, free, Growing Older community forums we had a number of experts share the key things people need to know about various accommodation options available to…
Case study – fighting for justice for family of aged care resident
We’re helping one of the families featured in the second part of Who Cares?, the ABC TV Four Corners expose into the aged care sector, to fight for justice. Alana…
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 Week where we recognise the stories of people who have experienced trauma as a result of child birth. The Week is also a time to…
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…
Palliative Care Week: Local People Under-Utilising Essential Tools for End of Life Planning
A leading Hunter law firm says local people are under utilising such as advanced care directives and enduring power of attorney documents which means they and their families are not…
The Federal Government’s Failure to Address the Crisis in Aged Care
We have been advocating for a better level of care for all residents of aged care facilities by expressing our disappointment with the Federal Government’s latest aged care “reform” and budget…
New Aged Care Watchdog Again Fails to Deal with Key Issue of Inadequate Staffing Requirements
Newcastle-based lawyer and Australian expert in aged care and health law, Catherine Henry, has criticised the Federal Government’s latest aged care policy announcement. The government this week announced that from…
New Aged Care Policy Falls Woefully Short
The Federal Government’s latest aged care policy announcement falls significantly short of what’s required to address the crisis in aged care. From January 1, 2019 a new, “independent” Aged Care…
Budget Reaction: Failure To Tackle Key Issues For Aged Care Residents
BUDGET REACTION: FAILURE TO TACKLE KEY ISSUES FOR AGED CARE RESIDENTS – NO MANDATED STAFF RATIOS A leading Australian elder care lawyer from Hunter based firm, Catherine Henry Lawyers, says…
Catherine Henry recognised in Doyles Guide 2017 listing of recommended plaintiff medical negligence lawyers
Catherine Henry Lawyers is delighted and proud that the founder and owner of the firm, Catherine Henry, has been recognised in the Doyles Guide 2017 listing of leading law firms…
Injuries from Vaginal Birth – our Client’s Story
We acted for a 24-year-old woman from regional NSW who sustained very severe physical and psychological injuries during the traumatic birth of her second child. In fact, our client’s injuries…
Injury from Instrumental Birth (forceps) – Our Client’s Story
We acted for a 34-year-old woman who suffered significant birth trauma injuries during the delivery of her second baby. Our client had had a very difficult delivery with her first…
MEDIA RELEASE: Why rural and regional residents shouldn’t be afraid to “rock the boat” after a bad medical result.
Too many people living in regional New South Wales are reluctant to seek answers from their health professionals after a bad medical result for fear of “rocking the boat” in…
Regulation of cosmetic surgery gets more teeth
Our recent blog supported the introduction by the Medical Board of Australia of new guidelines specifically for those undertaking cosmetic surgery. Now NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner has taken steps…
Embryo donor loophole needs tighter regulation
Yesterday, the Sydney Morning Herald provided an update on the upsetting case of Natalie Parker which involves embryo donor regulation. The story first came to light in April 2016. In summary, having…
Review of the cosmetic surgery industry complete
We are encouraged by news that the Medical Board of Australia has completed its review of the cosmetic surgery industry and has today introduced what the ABC calls “tough new guidelines…
SummitCare alleged murder victim families call for stricter regulation
Families of the alleged victims of nurse Garry Steven Davis, 28, a nurse formerly employed at a Newcastle aged care facility operated by SummitCare, have called for stricter regulation of…
Consumer watchdog homes in on Australia’s booming IVF industry
I was encouraged to learn that Australian IVF clinics are currently being investigated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to ensure they are not misleading women about their…
Investigation into Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths at Bacchus Marsh hospital
We've been following with dismay, the aftermath of the catastrophic events which took place at the Djerriwarrh Health Service in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. As you may remember, Professor Euan Wallace,…
