NSLDH CE Deb Willcox; Geri Wilson, Executive Director, Centre for Aboriginal Health, NSW Ministry of Health; Uncle Lester Maher, Vice Chair of the Board, Kinchella Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation with NSW Health Secretary Elizabeth Koff at Sorry Day event National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day is held on 26 May each year to acknowledge and recognise members of the Stolen Generations. The Ministry of Health and the Northern Sydney Local Health District held a joint event in the Kolling forecourt to commemorate this important day.
National Sorry Day observes the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report and pays tribute to the members of the Stolen Generations and their families. Anniversaries like this one remind us of our continued journey towards a just, equitable and reconciled community.
Strong demand for new support services at Mona Vale Just months after moving onto the Mona Vale Hospital campus, the Kedesh Rehabilitation “Our service partners with the University of Wollongong which means all of our practices are evidenced-based,” Mark said.
and case workers, and we’re looking forward to helping more people on the beaches make real changes in their lives in the months ahead.”
Services team is supporting a large number of people with drug and alcohol addiction issues. Close to 100 people a year will go through a six-week program and receive help through counselling and case management. Kedesh Rehabilitation Services CEO Mark Buckingham (pictured) said the program involves intensive support, focusing on clients’ strengths, planning for the future and avoiding high-risk situations.
“We have the data to show that our approach is making a positive impact on people’s lives, improving their wellbeing, quality of life and overall function. “The feedback from our clients has been that the program has given them something worthwhile and meaningful, which has been really encouraging. “We have an experienced and dedicated team at Mona Vale Hospital, including counsellors
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