The celebrations for twenty years of the Clown Doctors at RNSH included a morning tea and exchanging stories and memories
20 years of Clowning around at RNSH Royal North Shore Hospital recently
people at RNSH have experienced the joy they bring” Anthony Schembri, Chief Executive, NSLHD, attended the celebration and acknowledged the emotional care Clown Doctors provide. “Celebrating this partnership together reminded us of the power of humour in healthcare and the importance of nurturing these relationships as we look to the future,” he said. “Thank you to the Humour Foundation for reminding us that humour truly is a powerful part of healing.” The celebrations for twenty years of the Clown Doctors at RNSH included a morning tea and exchanging stories and memories.
celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Clown Doctors, who have been their unique brand of medical care to RNSH for over twenty years. The milestone was marked with a morning tea in the paediatrics ward where members of The Humour Foundation, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and RNSH staff. “Clown Doctors help children feel heard, safe, and connected,” said Emma Pollard, CEO, The Humour Foundations. “They provide a source of comfort and hope, not just for children but for their families. A recent study found that 96 per cent of children respond positively to the Clown Doctors,” she said. “Over the past year alone, more than 5,000
NSLHD CE Anthony Schembri with Dr Boogie and Dr Toot
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