Happy diwali Staff from across Ryde Hospital treated each other with street food and a vegetarian feast in the name of celebrating Diwali. Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated not only in Indian sub- continent but also in Singapore and Malaysia. Ryde’s multicultural workforce embraced the celebration, which were led by Rachna Garg with the support of Director of Nursing Drew Hilditch-Roberts and General Manager Heather Gough.
Diwali celebrations at Ryde Hospital
forum to tackle domestic violence NSLHD staff are invited to attend the second annual 16 days of activism to end gender- based violence event.
Robyn Laughton-Smith said this year’s focus would be on the Workforce Strategy to support staff experiencing domestic and family violence. “Staff who attended this event last year will remember hearing from our courageous staff member Dr Jay that one of the keys to her recovery after experiencing domestic violence was the support from our workplace that enabled her to remain employed and continue successfully on her career path,” she said. “This year the launch of the NSLHD Workforce Strategy to support staff affected by domestic and family violence will ensure that all staff affected by domestic and family violence will have an understanding of the workplace support and entitlements that are available.” The event will run on Tuesday 26 November in the Kolling Auditorium at the Royal North Shore Hospital campus from 12pm to 3.30pm. Bookings not required.
Three guest speakers will present, including domestic violence death review team (DVDRT) representative Anna Butler, CEO and founder of the Kyup! Project Mel Thomas and Voices for Change advocate Mel Wojtas. Thomas started Kyup! Project as a grassroots campaign to empower the next generation and champion their safety and wellbeing. Thomas has more than 15 years’ experience as a practicing martial artist and teaches young women self-defence and self-worth. Wojtas is a survivor-advocate for Voice for Change and is focussed on using her own experiences to create positive change in others. Anna is from the DVDRT, will discuss findings from their review that inform health staff of opportunities to improve services and provide effective interventions to support people experiencing domestic violence.
NSLHD Domestic Violence Coordinator
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