Thankful for a helping hand
I was recently admitted to the new Wagga Base Hospital where I received the most wonderful care from Wagga’s doctors and nursing staff. I very nearly didn’t seek help and if it hadn't have been from my son, who lives in Campbelltown, contacting my wonderful GP in Wagga, after I had a series of falls, he advised me to go to the hospital immediately. My son ordered the ambulance and it arrived while I was with a care worker from UnitingCare. She was kind enough to see that my house was secure after I was taken by ambulance to the hospital. If it hadn't of been for our newly-elected state member Joe McGirr, fighting for a new hospital for Wagga, even before he was elected, we might not have this wonderful facility.
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How fortunate we all are in this city to have the first class services offered by our doctors and nurses and services like UnitingCare. The workers at UnitingCare are always willing to give help when needed and they are willing to go the extra mile.
I would also like to thank my wonderful family in Campbelltown, Wagga and Melbourne. Also I’d like to acknowledge the Wagga taxi drivers who have taken me to medical appointments. And last but not least, I would like to thank Veteran Affairs who have given me wonderful support after the death of my husband who served in WWII.
Geraldine O’Grady, Wagga
Homelessness crisis getting out of control
Prue Goward had on her desk this week an appeal for more rooms for the homeless. There is a need for much more public housing to accommodate our shamefully large numbers of homeless in our affluent society.
The statistics do not show the numbers who are couch surfing or living in crowded circumstances under one roof. These people, the silent sufferers, have no voice and lack confidence to speak up if they get the chance. It is a social justice issue, and a weeping sore in our society. Many of us, myself included, have been saved by friends and family in the past.
The Catholic Bishops have just put out a report with alarming statistics spelling out the shocking problem nationwide.
Anne Helyar, Uranquinty
Stronger, one year on
The anniversary of the YES vote for marriage equality in the plebiscite finds Australia stronger in standing up for minorities and the church on its last legs.
The million dollar investment by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, the Ruddock report and the ‘Open Letter’ from Sydney Anglican school heads have all backfired in spectacular ways leaving the church far behind and about to be wheeled into the corner or finished.
The YES vote was an answer to prayer from so many people of faith and signifies a kinder, more compassionate Australia. It is a source of sorrow and embarrassment that the church remains an equality free zone and much like Kodak, is looking down the barrel because of its failure to update its navigation system and interact with contemporary values. The current callout of conservatives across the world is a sign that even those most opposed to inclusion can see the writing on the wall.
