Uncle Michael of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Executive Director of the NSLHD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service Pauline Deweerd, NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri and NBH General Manager Simon Hill with the new artwork by Jasmin Sarin Smoking ceremony marks new chapter for Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital marked the end of its transition into NSW Health with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. Uncle Michael from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council delivered a Welcome to Country, with Raph from Dinawan Yarn leading a special smoking ceremony for staff and visitors. An artwork by artist Jasmin Sarin was presented to the hospital to mark the transition, which will be displayed in the hospital. Northern Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said the ceremony
was a meaningful way to recognise the hospital’s new chapter. “Today’s ceremony is about connection and respect,” he said.
“It is about recognising the deep and continuing connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country, culture, community and healing. “While the hospital has been caring for the Northern Beaches community since 2018, its transition into public ownership marks a new phase for the hospital.”
Staff and visitors took part in the smoking ceremony at Northern Beaches Hospital
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