From the CE of NSLHD Anthony Schembri AM
NSLHD at a glance 2022-2023
229,248 people presented* to our emergency departments
As I step into my first year as the chief executive of Northern Sydney Local Health District, I am excited to work alongside our philanthropy partner, the NORTH Foundation. I am passionate about philanthropy and the value that can be added to our community with the support of generous donors. This annual report highlights the remarkable impact that has been achieved thanks to our donors, supporters, the NORTH Foundation team and our hardworking healthcare and research staff. As a health service we continue to thrive, providing outstanding care for patients and reaching new breakthroughs in health and medical research. This year, we saw the Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) in Manly welcome its first patients, and have an impact on families here in NSW, allowing them a chance at respite as they face challenges most will never have to consider. Thanks to the dedicated staff, supportive community and generous donors, this facility will continue to welcome patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families for years to come. The last year also saw over $500,000 in grant funding provided through the NORTH Foundation, supporting a variety of projects across the local health district. Some of the 17 projects that received funding included an outdoor mobility garden for Ryde Hospital, iPads funded for the Ngalga Ngarra program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who may be feeling isolated when away from friends, family and Country during hospitalisation, and many more fantastic initiatives led by staff around the district. The grants program is made possible by those who donate to the ‘area of greatest need’ which is a vital part of the work carried out by the NORTH Foundation. As I reflect on the successful year that was, I want to take a moment to thank Lee Gregory, acting chief executive for the past 12 months for his work with the NORTH Foundation. I am filled with optimism and excitement as we continue to grow philanthropic endeavours across the district and I look forward to continuing this great work.
23% of emergency department admissions, arrived by ambulance
33,392 operations performed in our hospitals
4,295 babies born in our hospitals
741 babies in Neo-natal Intensive Care and Special Care Units
95.2% of children were fully immunised at one year of age
*Excludes COVID screening presentations
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive, NSLHD
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