A few members of the Employee Resource Network for Disability outside Royal North Shore Hospital
nslhd EMPLOYEE-LED GROUP DRIVING FORCE FOR DISABILITY A new employee resource network is creating a collaborative space to amplify the voices of staff with a disability, those who champion these staff, and staff who care for people living with a disability. people together – those with a disability and those in support. “It can sometimes feel a bit isolating, so by having a collaborative approach the
network can come up with ideas to make our workplace more inclusive for people living with a disability.” On 3 December, NSLHD will honour International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). IDPwD is a United Nations observed day proclaimed in 1992 and is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The theme this year is “Not all disabilities are visible”. Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Cansupport Manager Nicola Guy said: “Days like IDPwD start important conversations, and reinforce and promote public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.” To join the Employee Resource Network for Disability, please complete this only survey: https://bit.ly/32XdGmV Health Heart Award for exception care: Jamie Shields, RNSH Join the celebrations and share photos and messages of congratulations and acknowledgment by posting to social media using the official hashtags - #ExceptionalCare and #EINMA2020.
The formation of the Employee Resource Network for Disability was outlined in the district’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy 2020-2022. The network is a voluntary, employee-led group that will meet monthly following its first meeting this month. James Stormon, Director of Northern Beaches Hospital Relationships is the executive sponsor of the network on behalf of the NSLHD Executive. “All staff are welcome to be part of the network – a driving force for access and inclusion,” he said. “We want to learn from people with a lived experience – whether they have a disability or care for someone living with a disability – so we can make it better for them and others.” Ryde Hospital Occupational Therapist Elise Kerle said the network is a great way to bring
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY AWARDS On Thursday 26 November, at 2:00pm, the NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2020 will be live streamed via the NSW Health website. NSLHD has two finalists: Nursing/Midwifery Team of the Year: Severe injury burns unit at RNSH
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