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CHA National Conference 2009

HAND IN HAND - 2009 NATIONAL CONFERENCE - Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, 17 - 19 August 2009

2009 is a year of immense challenge - upheaval in the health care sector, concerns about providing care for our ageing population, and dwindling retirement incomes in the wake of the global financial crisis to name just a few. It is also a year of opportunity. The national imperative for health care reform is gaining momentum, presenting many opportunities for growth and positive change; there is government and sector will to improve forward planning for aged care; and there's a welcome new focus on the social determinants of health.

The Catholic Health Australia National Conference 2009 is an exciting opportunity for our sector to come together to support and learn from one another. The uplifting and inspiring program brings a unique Catholic sensibility to developments and fresh ideas for health and aged care - now and into the future. Hand in Hand we can build a stronger future for Catholic Health and Aged Care!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Click here to download the Registration Brochure and Program

Rural and Remote Sponsorship Competition

Catholic Health Australia and Church Resources have joined together to provide an opportunity for a rural or remote health or aged care facility, to be fully sponsored and attend the 2009 Catholic Health Australia National Conference in Hobart from 17-19 August 2009.

Church Resources, through the ConnectCare project, will cover the costs of a rural and remote delegate to attend the conference including registration, travel, accommodation and a meal allowance.

Click here to enter the competition

Accommodation Bookings at the Hotel Grand Chancellor

The OzAccom Group have been appointed the official accommodation and air travel booking agency for the CHA Conference. Didcounted rates have been negotiated with accommodation venues around Hobart over the conference dates.
Click here to book your accommodation or flights online
Click here to download the accommodation booking form

Sponsorship and Trade Opportunities - Click here for more information

CHA's Inaugural Awards

Members of the Catholic Health Australia family are for the first time invited to submit entries for our four inaugural CHA Awards. The awards reflect the core values and foundation principles of CHA and its members. Click on award categories for details of each award, prizes, and nomination forms.

Leadership in Positive Ageing

Emerging CHA Leader

Outreach Healthcare

Catholic Health and Aged Care Nurse & Midwife Award

Download the Awards poster here.

There are no restrictions on the number of awards that members and/or staff may apply for. Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by another person or people. When an individual is being nominated by more than one person, please submit separate nomination forms.

Applications close 26 June 2009

New Era for Social Housing?
National Forum
Issues and Oportunities

More than 150 people from a cross-section of non-government organisations who work with homeless people and are involoved in housing for the disadvantaged travelled from around Australia to gather in Sydney for a housing forum jointly held by CHA, Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA), and St Vincent de Paul Society.
The Federal Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek, Julian Disney of the National Housing Summit, St Vincent de Paul CEO, John Falzon, and CHA CEO Martin Laverty were among those who addressed attendees at the forum, A New Era for Social Housing-Issues and Opportunities.
Ms Plibersek told the forum the Government has made a once-in-a-generation investment in social housing - opening up opportunities for those in the sector to access new funds to help the disadvantaged. She suggested that smaller providers consider partnering with their bigger counterparts to better access the funding pool.
Click here to see summaries of the presentations

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture

Click here for more information on the Graduate Certificate for 2009.

CHA Scholarship for the Graduation Certificate

Click here for the criteria for CHA Scholarship for Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture
Click here to for an application form.

2009 Proposal for a National Health Work Commission

Australia faces a complex health workforce problem, which is set to significantly worsen over the coming decades. CHA proposes the establishment of a National Health Workforce Commission that will take a long-term and system-wide approach to health workforce planning.
Click here to download the document

Aged Care Policy Blueprint 2020

CHA adopted in July 2008 a new vision for aged care - The Aged Care Policy Blueprint - which it seeks to see achieved by 2020. The Aged Care Policy Blueprint is a product of with wide consultation with the operators of the Catholic Aged Care services. The last major reform of residential aged care policy occurred in 1997. CHA considers that it is time for the next major reforms to be implemented.

Click here to download the Blueprint

Policy and Advocacy

Social Inclusion and Catholic Health Care - February 2009

As the Federal Government develops its Social Inclusion Agenda, CHA has released a discussion paper prepared by Dr Patrick McAdle on the role of Catholic social justice principles within the Social Inclusion Agenda.
Click here to download the report.

CHA Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee
Inquiry into Residential and Community Care in Australia

Click here to download the submission

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

Catholic Health Australia response to the Green Paper
Click here to download the document

CHA Charities Inquiry Submission 29 August 2008

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CHA Nursing Workforce Special Interest Group

Welcome to the new CHA Nursing Workforce Special Interest Group, formed as a result of the inaugural CHA Nursing Workforce Forum, held in November 14, 2008 in Sydney.
Click here for further information.

CHA's response to National Health Workforce Taskforce Discussion Paper - Health Education and Training, Clinical Training - Governance and Organisation
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Maternity Services Review - Improving Maternity Services in Australia - The Report of the Maternity Services Review has been released. The report follows a review led by Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Rosemary Bryant and is a key step in developing a national plan for maternity services. The report is available here or at

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CHA Palliative Care Special Interest Group

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CHA Rural Health & Aged Care Special Interest Group

Welcome to the Rural Health and Aged Care Special Interest Group, formed from the Inaugural Rural Health and Aged Care Forum on 27 February 2009

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Where are our Catholic Hospitals?

The CHA online directory of Catholic hospital facilities in Australia.
It allows you to quickly and easily find a Catholic hospital based upon its geographic location.

To find out more: Where are our Catholic Hospitals?