Vale - Julie Tolhurst It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Julie Tolhurst, a highly respected and much-loved member of our team. Julie dedicated more than 40 years of service to our discipline, leaving a profound legacy through her professionalism, generosity, and kindness. Julie touched the lives of countless colleagues, consumers, and families. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Our heartfelt condolences go to Julie’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Macquarie Hospital Education & Training Update Nursing Student Clinical Placement On 21 November 2025, the University of Notre Dame nursing students completed their two- week (10–21 November) clinical placements. Feedback from the Post-Placement Survey were positive, with students praising the welcoming environment, teamwork, and the many opportunities to build practical skills in mental health nursing. They reported developing key skills such as therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, documentation, and medication knowledge. Student Voices: Here is what students shared about their experience at Macquarie Hospital: “I love my mental health placement, it was the first mental health placement, and it was beautiful. Thank you, I really appreciate it.” “My experience was great! All the nurses were amazing, and the Parkview team—Vu, Maycelle, Pier, Michella, Sue, Chelsea—were so insightful and educational!” “Everything was helpful from beginning to end.” “Listening to consumers, building rapport, and seeing them feel safe with me contributed a lot to my growth.” “Seeing the nurses and consumers’ therapeutic relationship enlightened my experience.” Staff Recognition Thank you to all unit teams and Clinical Nurse Educators for your guidance, support, and steady presence throughout the placement period. Your commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment helps future nurses grow in confidence and compassion. Upcoming Student Placement Macquarie Hospital will welcome Registered Nursing students from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) from 1 to 12 December 2025. Students will be allocated across Bridgeview House, The Cottages, Figtree, Hamilton Hostel, Henley Unit, Lavender House, Parkview Unit, and Tarban House.
Mark Joyce Director of Nursing MHDA
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