The Catholic Weekly 11 December 2022

catholicweekly.com.au 2 NEWS 11, December, 2022 Call 02 9649 6423 or visit www.catholiccemeteries.com.au Consecrated lawns and chapels Sydney’s only Catholic crematorium Monthly mass for the Repose of Souls Funeral directors available for a Catholic service Bereavement pastoral care Serving the Catholic community for over 150 years THE TRANSFORMATION of NSW Palliative Care is under- way, thanks to a major fund- ing injection from the Per- rottet Government, increased publicity from the euthana- sia debate, and local advoca- cy, with Mater Hospital the latest facility to announce a multi-million dollar Palliative Care unit. The $35.3 million develop- ment at North Sydney will cre- ate a dedicated 12-bed unit, support services, consulting rooms, and a research and teaching centre. “For the first time our Hos- pital will be able to provide birth to end-stage patient care, with terminally ill pa- tients no longer needing to be referred elsewhere for their care,” Mater CEO Annette Czerkesow said. The Mater unit was part-fi- nanced by the Friends of the Mater Foundation, who com- mitted $18.5 million to the project. “We believe that a world class Palliative Care Facility is entirely consistent with the mission, vision and values of the hospital and its delivery of distinctive and compas- sionate care for all patients” said Dr Keith Hartman AM, Chairman of the Friends of The Mater. The Mater development will begin its two-year con- struction in December. In late November the NSW Government announced a Palliative Care unit of 12 beds for Wyong Hospital. Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the new 12-bed Palliative Care Unit, to be located with- in Wyong hospital, is being New $35 millionMater centre will host 12 beds ¾ Adam Wesselinoff Huge boost for Palliative Care delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $93 million Enhancing End of Life Care program. “As a former Palliative Care Nurse, I couldn’t be prouder to be announcing this new dedicated Palliative Care Unit for Wyong Hospital. This will make such a difference to the lives of patients, families and An artist’s impression of the new Mater Palliative Care Centre. PHOTO: SUPPLIED carers,” Mrs Taylor said. The NSW Government has also announced new dedi- cated Palliative Care Units for Westmead Hospital and Nepean Hospital. A 10-bed Palliative Care Unit was also opened at Gosford Hospital in 2021. The most recent State bud- get earmarked $743 million for palliative care over five years. Palliative Care NSW CEO Linda Hansen said the Wyong announcement was “a really key announcement for the Central Coast”. “A dedicated unit is a really great outcome, so we’re really happy to hear about it.” She paid tribute to the ad- vocacy from Palliative Carers and the community on the Central Coast, including El- sie’s Retreat and local mem- ber for Terrigal, AdamCrouch. “It’s something they’ve been advocating for a long time, and whatever they ad- vocate for we support,” Mrs Hansen said. I n this edition EDITOR Peter Rosengren (02) 9390 5400 REPORTERS Marilyn Rodrigues (02) 9390 5410 Debbie Cramsie (02) 9390 5396 Adam Wesselinoff (02) 9390 5400 SUBSCRIPTIONS Rita Ng (02) 9390 5411 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Steve Richards (02) 9390 5404 Katie Clarke (02) 9390 5402 DESIGNERS Renate Cassis Mathew De Sousa Our story begins in 1839 with the Australasian Chronicle, continuing with the Freeman’s Journal in 1850. Level 13, Polding Centre, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Phone (02) 9390 5400 | Vol 73, No 5243 The Catholic Weekly is published by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney ABN 60 471 267 587 and is printed by Spotpress Pty Ltd, 24-26 Lilian Fowler Place, Marrickville NSW 2204. ““Everyone on earth should believe that he has something to give to the world, which cannot oth- erwise be given.” - GK Chesterton QUOTABLE CatholicWeekly The Celebrating loved ones for over 90 years Trevor Lee & Son is a family business that has helped families celebrate and remember their loved ones for over 90 years. ♦ Intimate and personal funeral services ♦ Professional, compassionate staff, available 24 hours a day ♦ On site or in the comfort of your own home ♦ Servicing all areas of Metropolitan Sydney and Country NSW ♦ Pre-Paid Funerals available Contact Bernadette (nee O’Hare), Trevor or Darren Lee on 9746 2949 to arrange an appointment. DIAMONDWOMEN provides options counselling, support and assistance for women and their families facing an unplanned pregnancy. Contact 1300 851 592 www.diamondwomen.com.au Worried? Alone? Pregnant? CENTRES LOCATED IN BAULKHAM HILLS, GOSFORD, SYDNEY, MACQUARIE FIELDS, PENRITH AND SOUTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT News Archbishop’s homily 1-11 8-9 Books 20-21 Monica Doumit 11 Editorial & Letters 17 Marketplace 22-23 We believe that a world class Pallia- tive Care Facility is entirely consistent with the mission, vision and values of the hospital” Dr Keith Hartman AM