Celebrating Pride at Fair Day Staff from Clinic Sixteen, Northern Sydney Sexual Health services, NSLHD, teamed up with Greater Western Sydney Sexual Health Services to host a stall at Mardi Gras Fair Day. The event highlighted the wide range of sexual health services available, promoting the importance of sexual health, safe practices, and inclusive care for all. Staff were out in full force sharing culturally responsive information and resources with a diverse audience, including LGBTQIA+ communities, young people, and families.
https://bit.ly/3ZvHCmS Information was also shared about the upcoming Rainbow Breast Screening Clinic in collaboration with BreastScreen NSW, taking place on 14 March 2026 at North Ryde, from 8:20am to 12:00pm. Community members were encouraged to book via 0427 414 931 or NSLHD-Breastscreen-Rainbow@health.nsw. gov.au
“The day was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen visibility of sexual health services across NSW and reaffirm our commitment to equitable, non-judgmental care for all priority populations,” said Collins Adu, Health Promotion Officer (HIV and Sexual Health). Any LGBTIQ+ patients who have received care at NSLHD hospitals are encouraged to fill in the LGBTIQ+ Patient Experience Survey to help improve inclusivity, safety, and care for LGBTQIA+ patients:
Clinic Sixteen staff at Fair Day
Art abounds at AYAH The Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) recently hosted a vibrant four-week art residency, giving patients and carers a chance to explore creativity, connect with each other, and express themselves in new ways. The pilot program, delivered with Art Aid and sponsored by Dexus, grew from a legacy project three years ago. At that time, a young patient in end-of-life care worked with Art Aid Director Chris Skyner and local muralist Kentaro to create murals that would later be displayed at their school, leaving a lasting impression. The residency includes twice-weekly, 2.5- hour workshops led by professional art teacher Bianca Yrure, with storytelling support from Nat Ma of Studio Soul. Over 15 patients have participated so far, including inpatients and day visitors with their carers. Sessions used different mediums—pour painting, charcoal, and mixed media— accommodating all abilities. Weekly themes included collaboration, outdoor inspiration and personal passion projects. “The benefits of art therapy are numerous,” said Tayia Yeates, Services Manager at AYAH.
“It offers patients and carers a chance to connect, create, and just be themselves outside a clinical setting. Families have shared how valuable these moments are for bonding and social connection.” The residency will culminate in a gallery launch at the Dexus North Shore Health Hub, showcasing the artworks and celebrating the creativity of AYAH’s patients.
The art therapy brought about lots of creativity amongst patients, families, carers and visitors
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