Message from the chief executive
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
Dear colleagues,
announced at Brookvale Community Health Centre, a new youth mental health hub to be located there to provide a central space where young people can access mental health support and be connected to other vital community services. This initiative builds on the success of Brookvale Safe Haven, which offers a welcoming and non- clinical environment for young people needing support. This weekend, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will once again light up Oxford Street. NSW Health will be part of the parade on 1 March, celebrating the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. Our health district is strengthened by the many cultures, backgrounds, identities, and experiences that shape it, and it is important that we continue to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen and supported. This week, I say a bittersweet farewell to Bronwyn Scully who has been the executive officer to myself and five of the previous chief executives here at NSLHD during her 33 years in NSW Health. Bronwyn is retiring and she will be greatly missed for her dedication, professionalism, and deep knowledge which have been invaluable to our organisation. We thank her for her years of service and wish her all the best for the future.
Each day, across Northern Sydney Local Health District, our staff provide exceptional care to our community. Our commitment to safe, inclusive, and high-quality healthcare is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in ensuring that every person who walks through our doors is treated with respect and dignity. That same respect should extend to one another as colleagues, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. I would like to draw your attention to a video which features healthcare professionals working across NSW speaking directly to the community.
It is a simple, but powerful message of unity and inclusion – we are here for you.
To view the video, watch here: https://bit.ly/ NSW-Health-we-are-here-for-you
NSW Health has launched the Sustainable Futures Innovation Fund, offering up to $50,000 for staff-led projects that enhance health outcomes, reduce environmental impact, and build climate resilience.
This is an exciting opportunity for our district to continue leading in planetary health.
To be considered, NSLHD staff must submit applications to the NSLHD Planetary Health team at NSLHD-PlanetaryHealth@health.nsw. gov.au by COB Friday 21 March. Five applications will be selected for submission to the Ministry of Health. In mental health, a significant investment has being made by the NSW Government to improve services for young people on the Northern Beaches.
Warm regards,
Anthony
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive
The Minister for Mental Health, Rose Jackson,
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