Buying a Property Off the Plan
Buying a property off the plan allows you to secure a property - that may not yet be built - at today’s prices and that does not need to be…
Join us in preserving Newcastle’s historic Victorian Theatre
Preserving heritage and encouraging the arts is essential for thriving communities. That’s why Catherine Henry Lawyers has become a Founding Ambassador for Newcastle’s historic Victorian Theatre. The Vic is the…
Aged Care Royal Commission hearings to resume as 4 Corners reports on Newmarch House tragedy
It is pleasing to see that the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will resume hearings next month after pausing in light of coronavirus - this coincides with…
Updated advice for residential aged care facilities on minimising Covid-19’s impact
There has been media and community attention on the issue of minimising the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), particularly in relation to visitor access and healthcare…
Australia needs more than a Commission to fix rural and regional healthcare
The Australian Government needs to do much more than extend the Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner to tackle the disproportionately greater number of poor health outcomes experienced by…
New Aged Care Visitor Access Code helps families and residents during COVID-19 pandemic
Aged care advocates have worked with the aged care industry to develop a national visitor access code for aged care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The code was developed after…
Amended laws allow aged care residents to live with their family during COVID-19
The Australian parliament has amended the Aged Care Act, 1997 to allow aged care residents to live with their family during COVID-19 without penalty. The amendment ensures the Government will…
Will changes, possible elder abuse and capacity issues | Our Client’s Story
When our client’s elderly sister made Will changes, removing her family and leaving her estate to a young couple she had just met, concerns of possible elder abuse were raised…
Inappropriate use of Gentamicin caused permanent damage | Our Client’s Story
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ health law team has settled a claim for a large sum through mediation for a woman whose distinguished career was cut short due to permanent damage caused…
Deciding whether or not to act as a surrogate: birth mother’s costs in a surrogacy arrangement
When deciding whether or not to act as a surrogate for another person, you need to give consideration as to what expenses you are likely to incur and whether or…
I am a first home buyer – what am I entitled to?
The NSW Government has adopted the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme. This Scheme allows certain first home buyers to claim a stamp duty exemption or concession on their purchases, and…
Elective surgery error led to sepsis and leg amputation | Our Client’s Story
The skill and knowledge of our in-house practice nurse was instrumental in successfully settling a claim for medical negligence by our client against a local NSW area health service and…
