NSLHD Quality & Improvement Awards
Congratulations to the NSLHD Eating Disorder Service for their impactful initiative supporting parents of children with Anorexia Nervosa during inpatient care. They have worked tirelessly to strengthen family readiness, improve understanding, and empower recovery beyond discharge. Congratulations to the Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services Award RUNNER - UP: NSLHD Eating Disorder Service, MHDA – Transitioning from Paediatric Inpatient to Outpatient Care for Anorexia Nervosa: A Brief Intervention
Children and adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa are often discharged into outpatient Family Based Therapy (FBT), but some parents feel unprepared to take over care of their child ’ s illness.
To address this, Clinical Psychologists at NSLHD Eat- ing Disorder Service developed a structured, three - session intervention for parents during their child ’ s inpatient stay aimed at building understanding, confidence, and readiness for managing the illness post - discharge.
Parent feedback showed:
• Improved understanding of the eating disorder. • Greater sense of control. • Increased preparedness to support recovery at home.
Simon Hill, Simone Jacques, Alicia Duffy
HammondCare has announced a full redevelopment of the Greenwich Hospital site, set to begin con- struction on 1 April 2026. As part of this plan, Riverglen will temporarily relocate to the Manning Unit at Macquarie Hospital by March 2026. HammondCare will fund substantial capital works to support high - quality care delivery during its ex- pected three - year stay. While exact consultation and transition timelines are still being finalized, execu- tive teams are preparing a detailed consultation plan to guide the process. Ongoing communication will be maintained through town halls, forums, and regular updates to the FAQ document, ensuring transparency and keeping all stakeholders informed. Riverglen Relocation to Macquarie Hospital Mayuri Parmar
Upcoming Town Hall sessions will be circulated via email with dates, times and how to attend by MQH Executive.
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