The NSLHD Carer Support Strategy 2026–2031 was launched at RNSH during Carers Week with members of the NSLHD Board and senior leadership team in attendance
NSLHD launches new strategy to support carers Northern Sydney Local Health District’s Carers Support Service recently celebrated the launch of the NSLHD Carer Support Strategy 2026– 2031 during Carers Week at Royal North Shore Hospital.
premature birth through to his achievements in law, advocacy and community leadership. “It has been a lifelong journey with many challenges along the way but to watch Adam grow into the person he is has made me a very proud mum,” she said. “It can be a difficult balance but when healthcare professionals listen and work together with carers it can make a real difference.” Celebrations for Carers Week across the district included information and wellbeing hubs, live music, mindfulness and nature activities at Royal North Shore Hospital; creative sessions at Ryde Hospital and Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre; and a creative morning tea and planting activity at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Carer Champion Certificates also recognised staff commitment to supporting carers. At Northern Beaches Hospital, the NSLHD Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Family and Carer Program hosted an information stall and the Caring Together: Mental Health Connection event, bringing people together to share experiences, learn about navigating the mental health system and explore support for families and carers. Carers Week activities were supported by the NSW Government through the Department of Communities and Justice National Carers Week Grants Program. Read more about the NSLHD Carer Support Strategy 2026–2031: https://bit.ly/4jvbnj1
Developed with carers, consumers, staff and community members, the strategy sets out a five-year commitment to ensuring carers feel valued, respected, included and supported when interacting with health services. More than 120,000 people across northern Sydney provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. The strategy recognises every carer’s contribution and sets out a clear plan to improve services and support for carers across our district. NSLHD Board Member Adam Johnston AM and his mother and carer, Sally Johnston, shared their experiences at the launch, highlighting the lifelong commitment of caring and the importance of listening to carers. Adam highlighted the strategy’s importance in supporting carers’ own health and wellbeing while they care for others. “Who takes care of a carer’s health? They are putting that on the backburner while they care for everyone else,” he said. “My mother has to find 48 hours every day. It’s the only way to meet my needs, her own needs, and have anything left for other family members, friends and other commitments. “My mother knows more about me than I know me. She’s been my mother and carer for 53 years.” Sally reflected on supporting Adam from his
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