Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers

Catherine Henry Lawyers
Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers

In each episode, we will be discussing a legal case, or several cases, in the areas of contested estates, elder abuse and elder law, family law and health law. This podcast is not going to be a series of dry legal lectures or long-winded seminars that you struggle to stay awake through. We are going to be discussing some intriguing, interesting and troubling cases; giving the background facts, explaining the reasoning behind the outcome and demonstrating the real human side of the law.

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    20. Supporting Survivors Through Redress for Institutional Abuse with Bob O’Toole

    ***Content warning: This episode discusses institutional and child abuse. If this may be triggering for you, consider skipping this episode or listening at a different time. For support, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 (more contact numbers below)***  They’re meant to be places that have your best interests at heart, but some religious and government institutions have instead become spaces where abuse and neglect have occurred. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse exposed the scale of historic abuse in institutions in Australia. In this episode of Law Matters, Catherine Henry speaks with Bob O’Toole, Co-founder and Chair of the Clergy Abused Network (C.A.N.) Hunter-Newcastle-Manning, about how his organisation supports those seeking justice and redress. In this episode, Catherine and Bob talk about: How C.A.N. supports survivors Seeking justice through the National Redress Scheme, civil claims and mediation General advice for people thinking about seeking redress. 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 support, please reach out to the following services: Lifeline - Free 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support for all Australians - Call 13 11 14 Clergy Abused Network - a network of trauma-informed and sensitive volunteers who share the experience of being impacted by abuse by clergy or abuse by lay workers in religious contexts. National Redress Scheme - is for people who experienced child sexual abuse while in an institution. The Scheme helps people access redress and can connect them to free confidential Redress Support Services. For more information, please visit: Our free online resource FAQs: Institutional Abuse. If you or someone you know needs advice regarding redress for institutional abuse, you can learn more by  contacting the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.

    25 min
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    19. Breaking the Silence: Suicide Awareness with Craig Hamilton

    ***Content warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicide prevention. If this may be triggering for you, consider skipping this episode or listening at a different time. For support, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 (more contact numbers below)*** Death by suicide is hard to think about, let alone talk about. But this is what mental health advocate Craig Hamilton is asking us to do. He wants everyone to make ‘the promise’ that if you’re struggling with your mental health, you will tell someone. In this episode of Law Matters, Catherine Henry speaks to Craig about his recent documentary, The Promise, and the manic episode that began Craig’s mission to talk openly about mental health and work tirelessly to reduce stigma. In this episode, Catherine and Craig talk about: How attitudes to mental health have changed over the past 20 years Why, despite all the advancements, we still need to do better when it comes to providing care for people with mental illness Why people in regional and rural Australia face even greater disadvantages 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. Mental Health Services For support, please reach out to the following services: Lifeline - Free 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support for all Australians.Call 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service - Free 24/7 counselling support if you are at risk of or affected by suicide. Call 1300 659 467 Kids Helpline - Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.Call 1800 55 1800 13 YARN - Free 24/7 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander-run crisis support line.Call 13 92 76 If you or someone you know need advice regarding the care received during a mental health crisis, you can learn more about mental health and the law here, or contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.

    31 min
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    16. New Family Law Reforms: Best Interests of the Child with Colin Forrest SC

    Going through a relationship breakdown is difficult for anyone. When you add children to the equation and tensions escalate to the point of legal proceedings, it's hard to spot a winner. That’s why the 2024 amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 hold such significant interest for those working in the field or facing a family law matter. In this episode, Senior Associate and Practice Leader of Relationship Law, Rob Dilley, talks to Arbitrator, Mediator and Barrister, Colin Forrest SC. Colin also served as a trial judge in the Family Court of Australia for ten years before resigning in 2021.   In this episode, you’ll learn about: The new amendments that place the rights of the child to see the parents at the forefront (not the rights of the parents to see the child) Why it’s now harder for court orders to be changed How the role of Independent Children’s Lawyers has changed 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: Our extensive online resources on Family Law. For more information on the family law reforms, here's a fact sheet for parents prepared by the Attorney-General's Department. You can also download our free eBook, Families and the Law: A guide to help you navigate the family law system. 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.

    36 min
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    15. Part 1 - Cosmetic Surgery Reforms and Ongoing Concern of Rogue Practitioners with Ngaire Watson

    On the face of it, there’s been a crackdown on cosmetic surgery. But is it enough to keep rogue practitioners from causing harm to unsuspecting patients? In this episode of Law Matters, Practice Leader of Health Law, Rosemary Listing, talks to barrister and nurse, Ngaire Watson. Ngaire specialises in health and medical litigation and is also a spokesperson on health law and medical negligence with the Australian Lawyers Alliance. Rosemary and Ngaire discuss the problems within the cosmetic surgery sector and how several reforms introduced in 2023 will impact the industry from a health and safety perspective. In this episode you’ll learn: About the different reforms that have been introduced for cosmetic surgery, specifically around advertising, online presence and the use of the word ‘surgeon’ Why rogue practitioners are so difficult to police What options are available if you’ve been a victim of cosmetic surgery gone 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. For more information please visit: Listen to our previous episode of Law Matters on Cosmetic Surgery. Find out more about the law and Medical Negligence. If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

    28 min

À propos

In each episode, we will be discussing a legal case, or several cases, in the areas of contested estates, elder abuse and elder law, family law and health law. This podcast is not going to be a series of dry legal lectures or long-winded seminars that you struggle to stay awake through. We are going to be discussing some intriguing, interesting and troubling cases; giving the background facts, explaining the reasoning behind the outcome and demonstrating the real human side of the law.

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