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Doctors with disability continue to practise thanks to technology, support and a positive attitude

• Medical professionals with disability continue to pursue their careers with the help of technology in Western Australia.
• Dr. Steven Peterson is a quadriplegic and conducts telehealth in regional hospitals across NSW.
• The support received by disabled doctors helped changed their perceptions about their health condition and in doing their practice.
• Also, telehealth services helped them ensure that they are on the right track for their profession.

Extension of the COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Extension Grant (GO4863)

• The government continues to support the approved aged care providers' additional cost for COVID-19 management.
• The application for the COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Extension grant will close on January 31, 2023.
• Among the eligible applicants for the grant are National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program, Home Care Package, and Approved Residential Aged Care providers.
• The grant includes additional salary costs, secure staff travel and accommodation costs, and waste removal costs.

Mallacoota bushfires psychologist Cath Walker awarded for helping victims

• Psychologist Cath Walker receives an award for helping victims of the Black Summer bushfires in East Gippsland.
• Walker was awarded an emergency services medal.
• She observes the prevalence of post-traumatic stress signs in the community.
• It is noted that her work was not contained in the community or clinic.

Medical staff to be tried for Maradona death

• Medical personnel is alleged for criminal negligence after the death of football player Diego Maradona.
• Among the staff being charged include psychologist Carlos Diaz, doctor Leopoldo Luque, medical coordinator Nancy Forlini, and nurses.
• The court finds the death of Maradona due to omissions by caregivers for abandoning him during home hospitalisation.
• Caregivers abandoned the idolized player for a prolonged and agonizing period leading to his death.