Episodes
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Following on from last month’s episode looking at medical negligence in Indigenous communities. This month Law Matters turns its lens to funding for the Aboriginal Legal Service.
The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) provides free legal advice and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across the country, but a sharp increase in demand has left the ALS in need of more funding to continue the much needed work that it does. A request for $250 million in emergency funding was not met in this year’s federal budget.
In this episode, Legal Projects Officer at Catherine Henry Lawyers, Michael Byrne, talks to retired Judge, John Nicholson SC about his work within Indigenous communities and why the ALS provides such an important service.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- The history of the Aboriginal Legal Service
- Why jail isn’t the best place for an offender looking to improve their life
- How the Voice to Parliament, if passed, may work as a conduit between governments and services like the ALS
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information:
Find out more about Indigenous Issues and the Law here.
Or head to the Aboriginal Legal Service.
If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Truth is, Indigenous communities still face systemic racism in the Australian medical system today. In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, you’ll hear stories of families who have lost loved ones because of poor treatment in Australian hospitals and health facilities and why birthing centres can still be a place of trauma for some Indigenous mums.
Join Indigenous solicitor, Linda Crawford, and Professor of Indigenous Health, Education and Research, Juanita Sherwood, as they discuss the trauma and discrimination many Indigenous people experience in healthcare and the impact of intergenerational trauma on their health today. You’ll also find out what you can do if you feel you or your family have suffered an injustice at the hands of the health department.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- How Indigenous families can take legal action if they have been wronged by our medical system
- Your rights to access a high standard of healthcare free from racism
- The impact of systemic, personal and institutional racism in our health care system and birthing centres.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information:
Find out more about Indigenous Issues and the Law here and all health and medical issues here.
If you need help with a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
6. Navigating the NDIS: Legal Insights and Advocacy with Jenny Draddy
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Are you one of the 550,000 Australians accessing support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?
In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Solicitor Ellen Higginbottom as she delves into the legal complexities and struggles that people with disability face when dealing with the NDIS.
Ellen is joined by Jenny Draddy from Draddy Legal, who has a long history of representing people living with disability. Jenny shares her experiences of representing clients who have had claims denied by the NDIS and their navigation of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Ellen, who has a lived experience of disability, also shares her struggles with the agency.
In this episode you can find out more about:
- The challenges people with disabilities face when navigating the NDIS.
- The benefits of having strong legal advocates when dealing with the NDIS
- The way that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) operates and what might replace it in the near future.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Download our free e-book on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Find out more about law and health with our free resources.If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, on call the team on 1800 874 949.
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
When it comes to lawyers working in the regions, the landscape has changed considerably over the past 10 to 15 years. In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, we’ll be exploring the difficulties and the benefits of working in regional NSW.
For this episode, Catherine Henry speaks to former Dean of Law at the University of Wollongong and now Chief Integrity Officer, Professor Trish Mundy.
Trish has been studying the intersection between law, regional NSW and gender for 15 years. If you want to know anything about regional lawyering, Trish Mundy is the person to go to. She’s also written the pre-eminent text on the subject, The Place of Practice: Lawyering in Rural and Regional Australia.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- What the newly established group, NSW Regional Women Lawyers hopes to achieve ahead of their inaugural conference.
- What lawyers currently working in the regions think about their jobs.
- How the landscape for regional lawyering has changed and where more work needs to be done.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Find out more about NSW Regional Women Lawyers.
If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
4. NSW Regional Health Crisis with Jamelle Wells
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
When Jamelle Wells’s relatively healthy, 85-year-old father took a fall, no one thought that he would die shortly after.
But that’s what happened.
In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Catherine as she speaks to prominent ABC Journalist, Jamelle Wells about the treatment of her father in regional hospitals in NSW and why she has chosen to speak out publicly.
You will learn:
- The reality of how some elderly people are treated in regional hospitals.
- The ongoing culture of fear in our healthcare system and why country people are often too scared to speak up.
- What you can do if you, or someone you love, has been dealt an injustice in our medical system.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
More information:
Find out more about medical negligence and the law here.
If you have an issue involving medical or health treatment you can contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
3. Family Law and Tough Conversations with Rob Dilley and Maryann Paterson
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
There’s a lot of pressure for the holiday season to be perfect.
But for those going through separations, negotiating co-parenting or dealing with difficult conversations around the care of elderly relatives, Christmas can be far from perfect.
In this month’s episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Practice Leader in Relationship Law, Rob Dilley and Senior Solicitor specialising in Family Law, Maryann Paterson for a discussion on the conversations we’d rather not have at Christmas and how best to handle them.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Download the free e-book on Families and the Law
Find out more about Family Law here
If you have an issue involving family law you can contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
2. Cosmetic Surgery vs Plastic Surgery with Dr. Kirstin Miteff
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Have you seen those ads that make cosmetic surgery sound like a luxury holiday? Don’t be fooled.
In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, Senior Associate Tahnee Woods speaks to Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kirstin Miteff about the dangers of underqualified doctors calling themselves cosmetic surgeons.
Find out exactly what you need to know before consenting to cosmetic surgery and what can be done if you’ve had cosmetic surgery go wrong.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation. If you are looking for a qualified plastic surgeon, please consult the AHPRA website.
For more information please visit:
Find out more from Catherine Henry Lawyers on:
- Have you experienced substandard care from a Cosmetic Surgeon?
- Your Body Your Health eBook
- July 1 Medical Indemnity Law Reform to be tested to help victims of disgraced Dr. Blackstock
- NSW Health Report: A Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Procedures
If you have an issue involving cosmetic surgery you can contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
1. Women’s Health and the Law with Denele Crozier
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
The health of women and the laws around women’s bodies have always been intrinsically linked.
In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, Catherine speaks to the CEO of Women’s Health NSW, Denele Crozier.
Catherine and Denele have worked together on important legislation around abortion rights, including the controversial Zoe’s law.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your particular situation.
For more information please visit:
Catherine Henry Lawyers have recently published a new eBook on Women's Health. You can find it here.
Find out more from Catherine Henry Lawyers on:
Client stories - Reproductive Health
Client Stories - Failed Medical Devices
If you have an issue involving women’s health and women’s rights you can contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.