Message from the chief executive Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
Dear colleagues, I’m very proud to share that Northern Sydney Local Health District has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2025 International Hospital Federation Awards. With more than 700 global submissions across eight categories, two teams from NSLHD are the only Australian finalists, which is a remarkable achievement. The district’s net-zero healthcare blueprint, the first in Australia, was named a finalist in the Ashikaga-Nikken Excellence Award for Low-Carbon Healthcare award category. The Parental Leave Understanding and Support (PLUS) Program at Royal North Shore Hospital was named a finalist for the American Hospital Association Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing award category. Both initiatives were winners at the 2024 NSW Health Awards and now represent Australia on the world stage. This recognition is a tribute to the innovation, commitment, and teamwork of everyone involved. Congratulations to both teams on this incredible achievement. I was very honoured to announce the establishment of the Allied Health Staff Council at Northern Sydney Local Health District recently. The new council will ensure allied health professionals are actively engaged in shaping district-wide priorities, sharing their expertise, and driving innovation in service delivery.
It will also embed allied health leadership into strategic planning and decision-making, giving these teams a strong voice at the table. Congratulations to our inaugural Chair, Dr Fiona Simpson, clinical specialist and research dietitian at Royal North Shore Hospital, and to Lauren Comans, senior dietitian at Mona Vale Hospital, as deputy chair. The annual NSW People Matter Employee Survey for NSW public sector employees was recently opened. This survey is a fantastic opportunity for staff to have your say on what’s going well at work as well what could be improved to improve your experience. If you are a staff member working across one of our health services, please complete the survey by using the following link: https:// bit.ly/PMES-2025. The survey closes on 8 September. I would like to thank staff for taking time out of their busy schedules to provide feedback, which is being heard and continues to drive meaningful change across our organisation. Warm regards, Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHD NEWS | ISSUE 15| 22 AUGUST 2025
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