Rainbow Screening Clinic receives statewide recognition Northern Sydney Local Health District’s Rainbow Screening Clinic has received statewide recognition after being featured in the NSW Women’s Strategy 2026 Report Card. The clinic was selected as a case study under some of the barriers that can prevent LGBTIQ+ people from accessing screening and ensure participants feel welcomed, supported and respected,” Michael said. “To see it recognised at a statewide level is incredibly encouraging and reflects the strength of the partnerships and community input that helped shape the service.”
the strategy’s health and wellbeing pillar, highlighting its work to improve access to breast and chest screening for LGBTIQ+ people. Established by NSLHD in partnership with BreastScreen NSW Northern Sydney Central Coast, the clinic was co-designed with ACON and TransPride Australia to respond to barriers experienced by members of the LGBTIQ+ community. The report card highlights the clinic’s focus on first-time and under-screened participants, confidential booking support and care provided by staff trained in respectful communication and LGBTIQ+ health needs. It also notes positive feedback from participants, who reported feeling safe, respected and confident throughout the screening process. NSLHD LGBTIQ+ Project Manager Michael Sanderson said the recognition was an important acknowledgement of the clinic’s impact. “We developed the clinic to help remove
Dedicated and private screening sessions continue to be available for eligible LGBTIQ+ people, providing a supportive environment tailored to the needs of participants. Individuals and community groups interested in arranging a screening session can call 0427 414 931 or email NSLHD- BreastScreenRainbow@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Better Connected at the Douglas Building The Royal North Shore campus’ Douglas Building has officially transitioned to the Health Grade Enterprise Network (HGEN), marking another significant milestone in NSLHD’s digital transformation journey. As part of the upgrade, the building is now operating on a modern network platform that provides enhanced performance, reliability and improved Wi-Fi coverage throughout the facility. The successful cutover represents another important step towards modernising technology infrastructure and strengthening the digital services that support staff, clinicians and patients.
“The technical expertise, commitment and willingness of our team to tackle challenges along the way were critical to achieving a successful outcome”, said Stephen Golder, senior manager, Digital Health Services. With both Northern Beaches Hospital and the Douglas Building now operating on the HGEN platform, NSLHD continues to build momentum towards a more modern, secure and resilient network environment.
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