Message from the chief executive Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
Hospital, the first of its kind in NSW. From 1 July 2026, the centre is expected to deliver up to an additional 5,000 surgeries each year, significantly reducing wait times across the state. I am exceptionally proud that four NSLHD staff members were recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List. Congratulations to Dr Andrew Wines, Professors Ian Kerridge, Robyn Gallagher and Andrew Paul Sindone for their significant contributions to health care. I was also delighted to see former staff and volunteers recognised for their lifelong service and impact. We also welcomed 72 interns and junior medical officers for the 2026 clinical year. It was a pleasure to meet them and hear why they chose to begin their medical careers with NSLHD. Looking ahead, our teams will be supporting the Fusion Pride Picnic on Sunday 1 February at Ted Jackson Reserve, Dee Why Beach, from 10 am to 4 pm. This annual community event celebrates connection, visibility and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends and allies. NSLHD services will be on site throughout the day to provide health information, outreach and support. I encourage staff to attend, visit our stalls and show support for our local LGBTQIA+ communities. Your presence makes a real difference in building trust and access to safe, inclusive care. Thank you again for the exceptional work you do every day. I look forward to the year ahead and everything we will achieve together. Warm regards, Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
In this first edition of NSLHD news, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who worked across the holiday period. Providing care at a time that is so important to many families is no small thing, and your efforts did not go unnoticed. I am also pleased to welcome our new starters across the district. We are very pleased to have you with us and I wish you every success as you begin your journey with NSLHD. This year marks several significant milestones for our district. One of the most important is Northern Beaches Hospital transitioning to the management and governance of NSLHD and NSW Health. The senior leadership team and I look forward to welcoming our colleagues from the hospital and continuing to support a smooth and respectful transition. Another major milestone is the rollout of the Single Digital Patient Record, which is scheduled to go live later this year. This clinical and technological transformation will provide a complete view of a patient’s health journey in one place, supporting safer, more consistent and more informed care across northern Sydney and NSW. Preparations for go-live are well underway, including staff training, data migration, local device testing and user personalisation. Staff are encouraged to visit the SDPR intranet page for resources and updates: https://bit.ly/49YXBid Members of the public can find more information on the NSW Health website: https://bit.ly/4p0slp9 On 22 January, we observed a minute’s silence on the National Day of Mourning to commemorate the antisemitic attack on the Jewish community on 14 December 2025. We stand with those affected and reaffirm our commitment to respect, safety and inclusion. I am also pleased to acknowledge a major statewide initiative that will benefit our patients. A high-volume surgery centre will be established at Northern Beaches
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 1| 30 JANUARY 2026
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