NSLHD welcomes advisor on Aboriginal Culture and Health NSLHD has recently appointed Aunty Sue Pinckham as the Co-Chair of the NSLHD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee and special advisor on Aboriginal Culture and Health. Tavia Bernsdorff, A/Deputy Director, Aboriginal Health, Aunty Sue and Anthony Schembri, Chief Executive, NSLHD
Board member, and Sydney World Pride. Aunty Sue will work with the Aboriginal Health Team and myself to refresh our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee and provide cultural advice, support and connection with our leadership teams. “She will also work alongside our clinicians and managers in revitalising Bungee Bidgel and provide advice on the work developing a specialist diabetes and high-risk foot service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Northern Sydney.” “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to learn and work alongside Aunty Sue and our Aboriginal Health colleagues to ensure we do all that we can to close the gap in Northern Sydney.” Aunty Sue may be contacted via the Aboriginal Health Unit: https://bit.ly/4hxR1lg
Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said he was looking forward to the input of Aunty Sue. “Aunty Sue has a long and distinguished record of addressing the gap of health disparities in Northern Sydney and has served on many hospital and district working groups and committees,” he said. Aunty Sue’s commitment to the Aboriginal community is demonstrated through her diverse committee and board appointments. These include the NSW Aboriginal Gathering (Aged and Disability Services), Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Woman’s Legal Service (Co- founder and past Chair), Gadigal Information
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