NSLHD News - 18 October 2024

celebrating excellence in allied health at nslhd NSLHD recently celebrated Allied Health Professions Day, recognising outstanding contributions across the district.

Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, with the finalists set to be announced in December. The full list of nominees can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/40p6P4f

More than 100 nominations were submitted for the NSLHD Allied Health Recognition Awards 2024. “Each of these remarkable allied health clinicians and teams has been nominated for their exceptional contribution to clinical excellence and collaborative care,” said Julia Capper, NSLHD Executive Director of Allied Health. The Chief Executive Award was presented to Matthew Symonds, clinical lead and senior clinical psychologist at Coral Tree Family Service, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol. Chief Executive Anthony Schembri commended Matthew. “Matthew exemplifies our commitment to quality care, working tirelessly with vulnerable community members and providing exceptional clinical leadership,” he said. “His dedication to evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary collaboration strengthens patient outcomes and advances our strategic goals.” Eligible winners from the NSLHD awards will also be nominated for the NSW

Matthew Symonds was presented with his award by CE Anthony Schembri

2024 Allied Health Professionals Awards

Matthew Symonds, Clinical Lead/Senior Clinical Psychologist, Coral Tree Family Services, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol.

Chief Executive Allied Health Professionals Day Award

NSLHD Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Allied Health Professional of the Year NSLHD Allied Health Assistant/Technician/Support Person of the Year

Melinda Flower, NSLHD

Sarah Corfield, Hornsby-Ku-ring-Gai Health Services

NSLHD Early Career Allied Health Professional of the Year

Christy El-Khoury, Royal North Shore Hospital

NSLHD Allied Health Professional of the Year

Suzie Olding, VAD Service, NSLHD

Gwen Hickey, Hornsby-Ku-ring-Gai Health Services

NSLHD Allied Health Leader of the Year

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Allied Health Wellness Committee

Allied Health Team of the Year

NSLHD Allied Health Educator of the Year

Michael Mihail, Royal North Shore Hospital

Dr Sally Wootton, Primary and Community Health

NSLHD Allied Health Researcher of the Year

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