Parental Leave Understanding and Support (PLUS) program People and Culture Award
conducted with so many collaborators and which has improved the outcomes for so many critically ill patients, has been selected for the NSW Health research award.”
The Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Emergency Department has launched the “Parental Leave Understanding and Support (PLUS) program” to support new working parents in emergency medicine.
This comprehensive return- to-work initiative includes mentorship, wellness sessions, lactation support, and a family room designed for psychological and physical well-being. The program aims to improve staff retention and foster a resilient workforce. The PLUS program has gained national recognition for its effectiveness and potential for replication. Ongoing research is being conducted to assess its impact on staff. “As a finalist, we feel incredibly honoured that our fluid resuscitation research program,
Small Bites for Big Steps Keeping People Healthy Award
have been shared across NSW Local Health Districts, promoting evidence-based practices to support children’s development.
Small Bites for Big Steps is a video resource created to support children’s healthy development during their first 2000 days. The
project offers on-demand videos and Professional Development (PD) courses to bridge the gap between child development milestones and health outcomes for Early Childhood Educators. The team produced 49 videos featuring expert insights from Children’s Allied Health professionals, Child and Family Health Nurses, and Health Promotion Officers. Since its launch in May 2023, the project has seen over 13,000 video views, with more than 1,200 course completions by over 800 Early Childhood Educators. The videos have also been integrated into a Bachelor of Teaching subject at Charles Sturt University and featured on the NSW Government’s ‘Parents and Carers’ Hub. The resources
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