NSLHD News August 30

Message FROM the acting Chief executive Dr Tamsin Waterhouse

message FROM the Chief executive Deb Willcox

On Wednesday 14 August I attended the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol annual staff awards at Hornsby RSL. The event was hosted by renowned radio broadcaster, journalist and comedian Julie McCrossin. The afternoon also featured a rocking performance from the band The Desperados, great friends of our service. It was such an uplifting event and I really enjoyed hearing the stories of our staff and consumers from right across our mental health and drug and alcohol service and seeing the extra mile they all take in the interests of mental health patients and their families. Congratulations to all our staff in MHDA and to those who received an award. (See page 3 for photos) The NSLHD Budget Roadshows kicked off last week at Royal North Shore and Hornsby Ku- ring-gai Hospitals and there are more budget Roadshows planned at Macquarie Hospital (4 September), Ryde Hospital (4 September) and Mona Vale Hospital (6 September). The Roadshows provide an important opportunity to look back and celebrate at the achievements of the past year and outline our priorities for the year ahead with staff. A video will soon be available on the intranet for those who were unable to attend one of the Roadshows.

Last week I attended Hornsby Ku-rin-gai hospital’s Leadership Forum. This is great professional development initiative, bringing speakers to talk with the leadership team at Hornsby. I also walked through the stage 2 redevelopment and our new hospital is really taking shape. This investment in Hornsby is going to be a major boost to staff and give our community the contemporary hospital they deserve. On Friday 27 September we are hosting our 2019 Exceptional People Awards at the Kirribilli Club. This event is to acknowledge and thank all of you for the incredible work you do every day. More than 90 nominations were received across seven categories. I very much look forward to presenting the awards at the event. I congratulate all our nominees and the finalists for the dedication and commitment you show in your work.

Deb Willcox Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District

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