Message from the chief executive Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
Dear colleagues, Recently, we held our Annual Public Meeting, which this year showcased digital health and provided the opportunity to present the NSLHD Board Honour Roll. I want to acknowledge three distinguished clinicians who were honoured with their addition to the Honour Roll: the late Clinical Associate Professor John Vandervord, Professor Katherine Clark, and Ms Vicki Evans AM. Their expertise, leadership, and impact will continue to influence our services for years to come. I was also proud to attend and open NSLHD’s first-ever Youth Symposium, hosted by the district’s Youth Advisory Board at Royal North Shore Hospital. The Youth Advisory Board developed an exciting agenda featuring presentations, leadership insights from NSLHD’s Organisational Development and Capability team, a networking activity, and a panel discussion. I am very proud of their hard work in executing this. Additionally, supporting women and girls affected by violence is a critical focus for NSLHD. During 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls (25 November – 10 December), NSLHD PARVAN Services invites staff to attend presentation and training webinars to enhance knowledge and skills in identifying and responding to domestic and family violence. This campaign is essential in creating safe, respectful, and equitable environments across our health services and communities. For staff interested in participating, visit the intranet page here: https://bit.ly/4agvnkx On 1 December, we will commemorate World AIDS Day, an important reminder of the ongoing need for prevention, equity, access to treatment, and support for people living with HIV.
I thank all staff working in these services, research areas, and community partnerships for their dedication. The International Day of People with Disability on 3 December promotes awareness, inclusion, and equity, celebrating the contributions of people with disability. This year’s theme is ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’. All NSW Health staff are required to make reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. For guidance on supporting people with disability in hospitals, see: https://bit. ly/4ohp6Zq. I encourage all staff to reflect on how we can continue to provide inclusive, accessible care. I am also thrilled to highlight that on 6 December, NSLHD and BreastScreen NSW will host a Rainbow Breast Screening Clinic in North Ryde. This is a first for our district and provides inclusive, gender-affirming care for anyone with breast tissue. Everyone is welcome to attend. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the continued progress with the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR). NSLHD staff have been involved in statewide training initiatives, preparing for the transition to a connected digital environment for patient information and clinical care. Our staff are working tirelessly to ensure a smooth and successful implementation, and I look forward to going live in late 2026. Find out more on SDPR here: https://bit. ly/4p0slp9.
Warm regards,
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHD NEWS | ISSUE 22| 28 NOVEMBER 2025
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