Hannah Carroll with some of the beautiful designs
RNSH Introduces Culturally Significant Cot Cards Royal North Shore Hospital neonatal
throughout the wards,” she said. “The cot cards are a keepsake for the parents, something to remind them of how far they’ve come. I believe these cards will help create a more welcoming and inclusive Acknowledgement of Country, where NICU alumni decorate the walls with artwork they have made based on prompts like ‘What do you like to do on Country? “The collaboration with the local artist has been an inspiring journey, highlighting the importance of integrating cultural elements into healthcare practices,” Hannah said. environment for all our families.” In the hallway, there is also an
intensive care unit (NICU) has redesigned its cot cards, now featuring stunning artwork by Leanne Watson Redpath, a Darug educator and artist. The initiative introduces six new designs, each imbued with unique meanings symbolising various aspects of Aboriginal culture and heritage. NICU clinical support officer Hannah Carroll said for the past 12 months the team had been looking how to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the unit while supporting and recognising this vulnerable community. “It’s really beautiful to see the new cot cards
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