16 days of activism to end gender-based violence A ground-breaking new strategy to support staff facing domestic and family violence marked the launch of NSLHD’s 16 Days of Activism to end gender based violence. Under the Domestic and Family Violence Workplace Support Program, staff are able to receive paid domestic and family violence leave, will have access to flexible working arrangements as well as the establishment of Domestic Violence Contact Officers within NSLHD for assistance. It is all a part of the district’s commitment to ending gender-based violence, which was shown plenty of support with a strong turnout at the launch of the district’s 16 days campaign. Annual Public Meeting celebrates patients Thank you to the staff and visitors who attended the 2019 Annual Public Meeting, which this year’s theme was ‘Our patients, their stories.’ The event was well attended and staff from across the district made it to the Kolling
Mel Thomas, Mary Stewart, Deb Willcox, Peter Shine, Paula Williscroft and Robyn Laughton-Smith at the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism launch
Both told the crowd of their lived experience of domestic violence and the innovative ways they are helping others prevent it. For any queries, information or support relating to this issue please contact Robyn Laughton-Smith, Domestic Violence Coordinator on 9462 9266. For 24 hour support please contact the Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63.
Guest speakers and a special edition of Grand Rounds with the focus of sexual assault featured at the event, with the NSW Domestic Violence Death Review Team’s Anna Butler highlighting the prevalence and seriousness of domestic violence in NSW. She was followed by Mel Thomas, CEO and Founder of the KYUP! Project and Mel Wojtas, Voices for Change Advocate from Domestic Violence NSW.
Patient Sandy Eglin with CE Deb Willcox and Sandy’s daughter Maddy at the Annual Public Meeting
auditorium to hear from our guest speaker, Craig Hopper, whose moving talk on his wife’s experience brought a tear to many eyes in the audience.
If you would like to watch the video from the APM, keep an eye out for the intranet banner link.
6 NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 22| 6 DECEMBER 2019
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