Message from the chief executive Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
Dear colleagues, I was delighted to attend the first meeting of 2025 for the refreshed Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation Precinct. This Precinct brings together a collective of partners committed to strengthening the integration of health, research, academia, and industry on the Royal North Shore Hospital campus. A warm welcome to Deanne Stewart, recently announced as the Independent Chair of the Precinct. I am excited about what we can achieve through collaboration with our partners to enhance a learning health system, accelerate value-based healthcare, and embed translational research into everyday practice. I look forward to keeping you updated as our work with Precinct partners progresses. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Kerrie Pryke as our new Executive Director of People and Culture. Kerrie brings a wealth of experience in human resources, employee relations, and strategic initiatives. We look forward to her leadership as we continue fostering a positive and thriving workplace culture. It was also a pleasure to attend the NSLHD Board Research Innovation and Technology Strategy Planning Session. The session brought together more than 60 participants, including researchers, clinicians, consumers and staff from across the district. Their valuable insights will help shape the renewal of NSLHD’s research strategy. Co-chaired by Nadine Levin, Chair of the NSLHD Board Subcommittee for Research, Innovation and Technology, and Professor Bruce Robinson AC, NSLHD Chair of Research, this inaugural session was rich in ideas and energy. The feedback shared will be instrumental in helping us realise our vision of becoming a leading international health district for research and clinical trials.
Further consultation will take place in the coming months to ensure broad input into the development of the new strategy. Last week, we acknowledged National Close the Gap Day, a time to reflect on the ongoing health and social inequalities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. While progress has been made, there is still much to do. We must continue to work together to close the gap and ensure equitable health outcomes for all communities. We also celebrated Harmony Week, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Staff across the District wore orange in a powerful show of support for diversity and inclusion. At Royal North Shore Hospital, our Multicultural Health Service and CALD Employee Network hosted a vibrant Harmony Week stall. It was heartening to see our staff embrace this event and affirm our shared commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. I am also proud to share that NSLHD was awarded a Gold Service Provider award at the Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards for its submission to the Health + Wellbeing Equality Index. This recognition reflects our commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and the ongoing work we are doing to make our District a more inclusive and supportive place. Finally, a reminder that submissions for the NSLHD Quality and Improvement Awards is 14 April 2025. This is a great opportunity for you to recognise your colleagues and celebrate the outstanding contributions across our District. Nominations are due by 14 April 2025. For more details, visit here: https://bit.ly/3YegN3A or contact nslhd-awards@health.nsw.gov.au. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing dedication to providing exceptional care to our community. Warm regards, Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive
NSLHD NEWS | ISSUE 5| 28 MARCH 2025
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