Category: Katie Lees
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Katie’s tragic death was preventable
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. People were asked to make an ‘informed decision’ for the sake of the community, in the likelihood of experiencing a ‘one in a million’ event. Between 28th June – 24th July 2021, GP’s in Australia were acting on the Prime Minister’s interpretation[1]…
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Katie’s vaccination experience
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. Katie Lees received her first dose of COVID-19 AstraZeneca on the 22nd July 2021, after Scott Morrison’s announcement to offer AZ to anyone over 18 [28th June 2021] – where he ignored Chief Health Officers’ advice to abandon AstraZeneca – but before…
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The Australian government’s response
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. Almost every turn in the rollout of AstraZeneca in Australia has been riddled with contradiction. On 12th March 2021, when Scott Morrison (who was the acting Health Minister at the time whilst Greg Hunt was on sick leave) was asked if he…
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Sexism and risk in health
Below is an excerpt of longer form research and writing which can be found here. Compounding issues in communication of risk in the administration of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is the sexist absence of communication about the higher risk of severe TTS from the AstraZeneca vaccine for younger women. ‘COVID-19 Health Campaign – Don’t be complacent’[1]…
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The risk-benefit argument
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. Introduction: On the 10th July 2021, a risk-benefit analysis for people aged under 60 in Australia investigated TTS following AstraZeneca: “For the current situation of low incidence of COVID-19, the risk of fatality from possible TTS or serious morbidity such as stroke…
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Your healthcare rights
Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights “The Charter describes what consumers, or someone they care for, can expect when receiving health care. These rights apply to all people in all places where health care is provided in Australia. This includes public and private hospitals, day procedure services, general practice and other community health services. The first edition…
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Support for grief
Finding support We encourage you to reach out and seek support for grief. We hope you find these resources useful to assist you in your personal experience of grief and loss. They are a starting point, and by listing support services, we are not personally endorsing any organisations and do not take any responsibility for…
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Hour of Power podcast – The Curb
‘Hour of Power Comedians Katie Lees and Grace Rouvray Interview – The Curb’ “Andrew caught up with comedians Katie Lee and Grace Rouvray to chat about their successful stand up comedy show, Hour of Power. Kicking off on Thursday January 16th at the Flight Path Theatre in Marrickville. In this conversation, Andrew talks to Katie and Grace about…
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Messages for Katie
Would you like to leave a message for Katie? Thank you to everyone who has shared memories, sent through messages of support, love and sincere condolences since we lost our Katie. We have created this page for you, to feature your messages for Katie. They can be word, audio, video, images, however you would like…
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Katie’s tree, London
Katie’s Tree Clapham Common, London “For Katie’s friends in Europe, her years spent here will always remind us of her commitment to living in the moment, her creativity, her love of the outdoors, and how her kindness, boldness, and sense of humour enriched all of our lives. From touring theatre shows across Italy and Turkey,…
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