Chewing the fat on bariatric surgery
More Australians then ever are turning to bariatric surgery to shed unwanted weight. Australia’s battle with the bulge is becoming a national health crisis. Indeed, burgeoning waistlines are on the…
Birth trauma impacts go beyond women – Birth Trauma Awareness Week
6-12 September 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…
Home births – why the increasing trend?
A few years ago we acted for a couple who lost their baby following a prolonged labour at home. The mother decided early in her pregnancy that she wished to…
When it comes to birth, what’s ‘normal’ got to do with it?
There are a lot of things to think about when it comes to childbirth, especially the first time. There is much written about “normal childbirth” but what does this mean?…
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…
Media spotlight on regional NSW hospitals’ under-resourcing and systemic failures
Weekend media reports of incidents at Dubbo and Taree hospitals show the need for government action on disproportionate funding and outcomes in regional NSW hospitals to deliver a fairer health…
When family members financially exploit the elderly | Our Client’s Story
When our elderly client’s property had been sold and the sale proceeds were kept by her son, extended family became concerned that our client had been taken advantage of by…
Why older Australians shouldn’t delay their family law property settlement
We often meet with older Australians who have separated amicably some time ago but have not taken the steps to negotiate a property settlement or get divorced. This can be…
Covid-19 shows the cracks in our aged care system
This week is Aged Care Week and, sadly, the plight of older Australians living in aged care has again been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Prominent geriatrician…
Inappropriate use of restraint in residential aged care
The use of restraints in aged care facilities is a controversial and difficult topic. Aged care facilities are permitted to restrain residents and sometimes this is in the best interests…
Hunter Lawyer wins Australian Law Award – Regional Lawyer of the Year
Hunter health and aged care lawyer, Catherine Henry, has taken out a top honour at the prestigious Australian Law Awards held on Friday (August 7) night. The principal of Newcastle-based…
Catherine Henry Lawyers supports Red Nose Day
The team at Catherine Henry Lawyers supports Red Nose Day on August 14, 2020. Here’s why, and how you can help reduce Australia’s still too high child-death rate. What is…
