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‘I'll kill them': outrage at nurses' anti-Israeli taunt
Two nurses in New South Wales, Australia, are facing criminal and health prosecutions after a video surfaced on social media showing them making violent and discriminatory remarks against Israeli patients. The video, which drew widespread condemnation from political, medical, and community leaders, led to urgent audits of patient care at their workplace. In the video, one nurse claimed to send Israeli patients "to hell," while the other stated intentions to deny treatment and harm them.
By: Jack Gramenz, Luke Costin
The very best of our Mission is on display in Catholic aged care facilities
Catholic Health Australia's advocacy is deeply rooted in the mission and experiences of Catholic services across Australia. One example of this mission is St. Paul’s Hostel in Melbourne, which has served the Arabic-speaking community for nearly 30 years. CHA also visited the Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph’s Home, where the sisters prioritize the marginalized, offering care regardless of financial status or background. CHA also saw firsthand the transformative work at VMCH Corpus Christi in Greenvale, where men facing homelessness and addiction find dignity and care in their later years. These visits exemplify the exceptional care and dedication that Catholic aged care facilities provide across the country, reflecting the core values of the Church’s mission.
By: Brigid Meney
Catholic providers among top inclusive employers
Catholic hospitals are disputing a report by the conservative group Do No Harm, which claims that 28 Catholic health systems provided gender-affirming surgeries to minors between 2019 and 2023. The report, based on anonymous billing data, has been criticized for its flawed methodology, including the use of non-specific treatment codes and a lack of patient age and sex information. Experts argue the database is scientifically unreliable, as it includes treatments unrelated to gender transition, such as nose jobs and birth control. Catholic health leaders have raised concerns that the report could lead to harmful policies for transgender individuals. Do No Harms findings coincide with growing political attention on transgender issues and potential revisions to the U.S. Catholic health system's ethical directives, which may limit gender-affirming care. Despite these criticisms, some bishops have endorsed the report, calling for a special meeting to address the issue.
By: Catholic Health Australia, medianet.
Help for those accompanying Catholics facing end of life decisions
Australian Catholic Bishops have released the Companion Guide to better inform patients and their loved ones about euthanasia. The document was made after consulting Church leaders and health workers. Catholic Health Australia believes that more funding and attention should be placed in palliative care. The justification is that without adequate palliative care options, patients may seek euthanasia because of the lack of alternatives.
By: ACBC, CHA