Message from the chief executive
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
As many of us get ready for the Christmas and New Year break, we should take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished as a district this year. It’s been an incredibly busy time and so much has been achieved. This year, your work has been a source of inspiration. Your tireless efforts, often under challenging circumstances, have not gone unnoticed, and I want to thank you for your extraordinary contributions. We have a long list of highlights and achievements for 2023 and I know as a team, we have made a difference in so many lives this year. In recent weeks, we have continued to see staff being recognised for their work, which includes four finalists named in four categories in the 2024 Excellence in Allied Health Awards. Congratulations to Meryl Abao, Avindu Vithanage, Mia Whitehall and Kerry Crannis for their nominations in these special awards that acknowledge the passion, dedication and contributions that allied health professionals and their support staff provide in NSW. We also recently celebrated Nurse Practitioner Week, a time that recognises and honours the dedication and contributions of nurse practitioners in healthcare. We have 26 Nurse Practitioners and eight Transitional Nurse Practitioners working in the district and I would like to acknowledge their leadership, skills and expertise. As we wind up this year, I hope all of you who have time off get to relax and recharge with family and friends.
Thanks to those who will be working through the summer holiday and Christmas period - continuing to provide great care to our community. Your service is very much appreciated. In recognising the incredible diversity across our staff, I want to extend warm wishes for whatever holidays you celebrate during this season. Looking ahead, I am excited about the opportunities the coming year holds for all of us. Together, we will continue to innovate, grow and create a positive impact on the lives of people in our community. I wish our NSLHD family a safe and happy break and I look forward to working with you in the New Year.
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 24| 19 DECEMBER 2023
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