Chaplaincy Corner 65 years ago, January 1961, I stepped warily behind the “Parkside Asylum” 8-foot-high wall of stone which was topped with broken glass, and I started my training as a psychiatric nurse. Despite the Dickensian conditions I experienced before deinstitutionalisation, I eventually came back full circle to work with the marginalised. It was a calling I could not resist – an opportunity to make a difference.
A SMALL LIGHT OVERCOMING GREAT DARKNESS
Anne Frank’s famous, enduring quote was written on July 15, 1944 in her diary: "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart". Despite living in fear, and being confronted by the cruelty of war, she chose to maintain hope in the inherent goodness of humanity. In the senseless Bondi Beach tragedy, we saw incredible acts of courage and compassion counteracting the atrocities inflicted on innocent people. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who suffered as a result.
We deeply grieve the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. As a much- loved Governor of NSW, she led with humanity and humility. On retiring, she followed her heart and remained focussed on the mental health issues affecting young people. “I’d like very much to quietly get in there as someone who can listen to the stories and relieve the burden.” In 2009 and 2019 she didn’t hesitate to accept our invitation to attend and address our Hospital’s 50th and 60th Anniversary Chapel Services. The Services were conducted by the patients and she responded to them with heart-warming affection, her graciousness winning every heart. ROSEMARIE SAY CHAPLAINCY COORDINATOR
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