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St Vincent’s Hospital charged for failing to keep Makalie safe

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) welcomes WorkSafe’s decision to charge St Vincent’s hospital with two offences following the tragic and preventable passing of Makalie Watts-Owen, a proud Tagalaka, Kukatja and Worimi woman. Makalie passed away in St Vincent’s mental health unit in February 2024, just after her 24th birthday. Her mother Sharon Watts has […]

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