NSLHD celebrates Human Experience Week Across NSLHD between May 4–8, Human Experience Week provided an opportunity to celebrate achievements, re-energise, and honour those making a difference. Events were held across Royal North Shore Hospital, Hornsby Hospital, Primary and Community Health, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, and Research Services.
perspectives. Kerrie Cunningham, Director of Nursing, Primary and Community Health, said the activities encouraged reflection on the importance of communication, presence and small moments. “Human Experience Week reminded us that care is shaped not only by what we do, but by how it feels. By listening and learning from experience, we continue to strengthen care that is safe, compassionate and truly human,” she said.
Guided by the theme Together in Action: Listening, Learning, Transforming, the week brought together consumer advisors, volunteers and staff to share stories and insights, including discussions on patient reported measures, lived experience and the importance of working together in action to continuously improve care. A key highlight was the Northern Sydney Home Nursing Service and Health Contact Centre Consumer and Staff Forum, held in a hybrid format with participants joining in person and online. The forum provided space for open discussion, with consumers sharing lived experiences through conversation, written stories and video presentations. A listening circle formed the centre of the forum, supported by a handprint activity and a poster competition, using creative expression to reflect on the human experience of care from both consumer and staff
Consumers and staff at the forum
NSLHD renews partnership with Australian Defence Force Northern Sydney Local Health District recently renewed its partnership with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), entering a further five-year agreement that supports defence personnel to maintain and develop their clinical skills through placements across NSLHD facilities. These placements provide ADF health and contribute meaningfully to patient care. The renewal was marked with a morning tea to celebrate the ongoing collaboration and acknowledge the strong working relationship between NSLHD and the ADF.
professionals with opportunities to engage in both general and specialised clinical practice across medicine, nursing and allied health, helping them remain current and connected within their fields. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said the partnership reflects a strong shared commitment to clinical excellence and workforce development. “Our ADF colleagues bring deep expertise, professionalism and a unique perspective that enrich our workforce and strengthen the care we provide to our community,” he said. “It was a privilege to mark this important milestone and acknowledge the mutual trust and shared purpose that underpin the success of this partnership.” Across NSLHD hospitals and services, ADF placements continue to enhance clinical teams
Senior leaders from the ADF and NSLHD came together at a morning tea to mark the renewal of the agreement
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