Chef Phil Recognised for Impactful Work Chef Phil Gilroy has been honoured with a Parliamentary Community Recognition
meals.” “If we can make a patient or family member feel welcomed knowing that the food we offer is made with love then we have done our job,”
Statement for his outstanding contribution to the AYAH community. Phil is the in-house chef, who provides delicious meals at all times of the day, tailored to each patient’s needs. A short excerpt from the statement delivered in Parliament stated “Chef Phil ensures that every meal meets the nutritional and texture needs of patients while still honouring their personal preferences and those of their families and carers. He creates moments of joy, comfort, and connection. His fresh-cook menu isn’t just about nourishment, it’s about care, flexibility and dignity.”
The award came as a surprise to Phil. “I just feel I’m doing my job,” he said.
Phil’s food philosophy is simple. Meals made with seasonal produce, focusing on patient input, and creating a communal environment in the dining room. “My food philosophy is to produce meals which are not overly complicated and contribute to the communal atmosphere. I like to work with the patients to produce their
Chef Phil with his Parliamentary Recognition Statement
RNSH launches medical plastics recycling program trial Royal North Shore Hospital has introduced a trial initiative aimed at recycling single-use medical plastic waste. “Implementing programs like Arjo’s ReNu program at RNSH, can demonstrate how
working with suppliers helps to reduce waste, lower emissions, and save money as we strive to continue leading the way in planetary health as a district.” This is just one of many supplier-supported opportunities that NSLHD is planning to evaluate and implement on our journey as the leading district in planetary health in the state. The program supports the goals of the NSLHD Planetary Health Framework 2024–2027, particularly around improving recycling and participating in supplier-led sustainability efforts.
Over a 12-month period, more than 14,000 compression sleeves made by manufacturer Arjo, were used across the district as part of the standard deep vein thrombosis prevention strategy, resulting in nearly three tonnes of plastic waste. In what is the first of its kind program for a NSW public hospital, RNSH has now partnered with Arjo and joined their ReNu recycling program. Staff will be provided with biodegradable collection bags to place used sleeves during routine care in post-operative wards. The new program presents a significant opportunity to reduce environmental impact and will improve how clinical waste is managed at RNSH. The bags will be picked up during regular waste rounds and transferred to a central bin at the hospital’s loading dock, where Arjo will collect the contents for recycling on a weekly basis. NSLHD Sustainable Procurement Implementation Manager David Russell said the program marks an important step in planetary health. “Our clinical products and plastic waste are a big part of our emissions, and we’re aiming to cut those emissions in half by 2035,” he said.
Staff at RNSH with the new green bins
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NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 7| 02 MAY 2025
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