Staff invited to help shape the future of NSLHD Recruitment is now open for young staff who want to help shape the future of Northern Sydney Local Health District through its Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
district who genuinely care about making a difference,” Eamon said. “It’s rewarding to have a voice in shaping initiatives that support wellbeing, professional development and inclusion for early-career staff.” The Youth Advisory Board includes people from many professional backgrounds, both clinical and no n-clinical. You do not need any experience to apply. To apply, NSLHD staff aged 18 to 35 should email NSLHD-Youth-Advisory-Board@health. nsw.gov.au by Friday 24 July 2026, including age, current role, reasons for applying and any relevant experience or skills.
Established in September 2023, the Youth Advisory Board provides clinical and non- clinical staff aged 18 to 35 with opportunities to influence decision making, raise issues affecting young employees and contribute to District-wide initiatives. Members meet monthly and engage directly with NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri, Executive Director People and Culture Kerrie Pryke and other senior leaders. The board has already delivered several significant initiatives, including helping establish a support services traineeship, introducing the Youth Achievement Award at the NSLHD Exceptional People Awards and delivering an inaugural Youth Symposium. The symposium brought staff and guests together for a day of learning, networking and discussion focused on career development, financial wellbeing and leadership. Youth Advisory Board Co-Chair Eamon O’Callaghan said membership offered young staff the chance to create meaningful change while developing their skills and networks. “What I enjoy most about being part of the YAB is the opportunity to connect with passionate young staff from across the
Members of NSLHD’s Youth Advisory Board at the 2025 Youth Sympsium
HUMANS OF SDPR - Shiromee Gasperson For Shiromee Gasperson, Change Manager for Digital Health, NSLHD & CCLHD the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) is about much more than technology. It is a chance to rethink how care is delivered across Northern Sydney Local Health District.
this work every day.” Members of the public can find out more about the SDPR here: https://bit.ly/4p0slp9 https://bit.ly/4p0slp9 Bite-sized SDPR information sessions are also available for staff, providing an early look at the program and its readiness activities, delivered by Digital Health Services: https:// bit.ly/49YXBid
“SDPR is a genuine opportunity to look at how we work and ask what we could do better for staff and for patients,” she said. “The technology makes that possible, but the real change is in how we connect, collaborate and deliver care together.” Through her work on the program, Shiromee has gained a deeper appreciation of the complexity behind every patient journey. “Seeing just how many people are involved in a single patient’s journey is both humbling and motivating. Even small improvements in how we share information can have a significant impact on care.” With a background as a physiotherapist, she brings frontline experience to her role in change management. “I know what it feels like when systems support care. That shapes how I approach
Shiromee Gasperson
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