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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