Andrea Taylor, MHDA Director’s Report
As we begin a new year, I would like to extend my warmest thanks and appreciation to all our MHDA teams across the district. Your commitment to delivering compassionate, recovery ‑ oriented, and safe care to our community continues to inspire me. The work we do is complex and often challenging, yet every day you bring professionalism, humanity, and unwavering dedication to the people and families who rely on us. This year offers meaningful opportunities to strengthen our services, deepen our partnerships, and continue enhancing the experiences of consumers and carers. Your insight, collaboration, and commitment will be vital as we move forward together. I also want to acknowledge the significant effort contributed by teams across the district in supporting the transition of the Northern Beaches Hospital back into our services. Your hard work and coordination in preparation for 29th April have been invaluable, and I thank each of you for the dedication you’ve brought to this important milestone. We also pause to honour and farewell two cherished members of the MHDA family: Michael Appleton and Dame Marie Bashir. Michael Appleton was a deeply respected consumer representative and a dedicated volunteer with the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service, bringing insight, advocacy, and genuine compassion to all his interactions. Dame Marie Bashir, psychiatrist, educator, and the first woman to serve as Governor of New South Wales who dedicated her life to public service, mental health advocacy, and education. Their contributions have left a lasting imprint on our services and our people.
Their legacies will continue to inspire us, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues. May they rest in peace. A reminder that NSLHD Digital Health Services transitioned to the cloud on 14 October 2025. Please ensure you are continuing to move current and relevant files so your information remains accessible and up to date. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to support a smooth and successful transition away from share drives. Looking ahead, we’re excited to celebrate our incredible Allied Health workforce throughout March. Key dates include: World Music Therapy Day – March 1 World Social Work Day – March 17 Art Therapy Awareness Day – March 23 National Dietitians Day – March 26 Thank you once again for your dedication and hard work. I am grateful for everything you bring to MHDA each day, and I look forward to the year ahead and what we will achieve together.
Kind Regards Andrea Taylor
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