NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri was taken on a tour of the new theatres
Sake and kimonos at new operating theatres at RNSH A traditional Japanese ceremony was held to honour the new interventional vascular and cardiothoracic theatre suites in a nod to the company that supplied the life- saving equipment.
“This has been quite a journey with a group engaged clinicians devoting a significant amount of time and energy to ensure best possible outcomes,” she said. “I also extend my gratitude to Canon and Getinge for working closely with our teams to provide state-of-the-art equipment. “These theatres are a testament to what we can achieve when we work together, and they will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care to our patients.” alongside his dedication to supporting his loved one. • Eileen McDonald received recognition for her national advocacy representing the lived experience of carers, working with MHCN and various organisations, while supporting her family through complex challenges. The awards were presented by Mental Health Carers NSW CEO Jonathan Harms and the NSW Minister for Mental Health, Hon Rose Jackson.
Guests were invited to wear kimonos and toast with non-alcoholic sake to mark the official opening of two theatre suites at RNSH. RNSH General Manager Alison Zecchin said the theatres allowed for greater capacity for complex cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries, ensuring the hospital can meet the demands of the growing needs of the community.
NSW Carer Recognition Awards for Advocacy Mental Health Carers NSW celebrated its 50th anniversary on 28 November at Parliament House, recognising six mental health carers with NSW Carer Recognition in Advocacy Awards. Among the recipients were Lyn Anderson,
Peter Heggie, and Eileen McDonald, members of the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Carer Peer Worker team, acknowledged for their significant contributions to advocacy for mental health carers. • Lyn Anderson was honoured for her extensive state and national advocacy efforts in health, forensic health, police training, and rural health services. As a founding Carer Peer Worker at NSLHD, Lyn continues to champion increased carer and consumer peer worker roles. • Peter Heggie was recognised for his national representation with Carers Australia and long- term collaboration with Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN),
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