Ryde Hospital

12/06/2026

🌈 PRIDE MONTH: LGBTIQ+ CONSUMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY 🌈

This Pride Month, Northern Sydney Local Health District is inviting LGBTIQ+ community members and families to share their experiences of care across our health services.

As part of the implementation of the NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Strategy, we are working to strengthen inclusive, respectful and equitable healthcare for everyone. Your feedback will help guide education and quality improvement initiatives across our services.

If you are a person who is le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, or identify within the LGBTIQ+ community, or a family member or carer of someone who is LGBTIQ+ accessing healthcare, we encourage you to take part.

Your insights will help us better understand where improvements can be made to ensure services are safe, welcoming and responsive.

Please note:

This survey is completely voluntary
It is completely anonymous
Nothing you say will affect your access to services

👉 Take the survey here: https://rnsapmredcap.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/redcap/surveys/?s=FLRRKKHJKCTLXYME&accessed=2

05/06/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now! Read all about:

• NSLHD staff shine at the Innovation Pitch Program
• Winners of the NSLHD district Nursing and Midwifery Awards
• Staff have a yarn
• AYAH residency works unveiled in St Leonards exhibition

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02/06/2026

A tower crane emergency response exercise was successfully delivered at the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment site by AW Edwards, in partnership with Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, SafeWork NSW and Health Infrastructure.

The exercise simulated a medical incident involving a crane operator, testing emergency response procedures, coordination, and site preparedness.

The drill forms part of ongoing safety planning and demonstrates our shared commitment to working together to support a safe environment for staff, patients and the community during construction.

Construction for the $526.8 million the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is well underway, with concrete pours progressing on site.

Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gfYRuh_C

29/05/2026

In an instant, Sam’s life changed.

But thanks to medical research, he was given hope through an innovative stem cell transplant that helped reset his immune system.

Today, Sam has a second chance at a future he once thought was out of reach.

This EOFY, you can make more stories like Sam’s possible. Your tax-deductible donation to our charity partner, the NORTH Foundation, helps fund life-changing medical research, innovative treatments and compassionate care.

Donate before 30 June and help shape the future of healthcare ❤ bit.ly/4vdi63H

22/05/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now! Read all about:

• Celebrating international Nurses Day
• A new chapter at Northern Beaches Hospital
• International Clinical Trials Day
• Kindness goes a long way
• Celebrating our incredible volunteers

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13/05/2026

CELEBRATING ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

Administrative professionals across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) were recognised at the 2026 Administrative Professionals Day Awards, celebrating their vital contribution to healthcare and patient care.

Held nationally on the first Friday of May, the day acknowledges the essential role administrative staff play in keeping services running smoothly and supporting clinical teams across all settings. The NSLHD event brought staff together across the district to recognise achievements, celebrate award recipients and thank teams for their ongoing dedication.

This year’s hybrid event was hosted at Royal North Shore Hospital’s Kolling Auditorium, with staff joining in person and online. The program also featured updates on the upcoming Single Digital Patient Record rollout and practical strategies to support workplace wellbeing and manage stress.

Administrative professionals are central to ensuring health services remain organised, efficient and responsive to patient needs.

NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri thanked staff for their commitment, saying:

“Your work plays a key role in ensuring our services are organised, efficient and productive.”

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients across the district:

Royal North Shore Hospital – Elizabeth Morrison
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital – Vicki-Lynn Swain
Ryde Hospital – Elizabeth Fulton
Mona Vale Hospital – Kerim Alliu
Primary and Community Health – Stacey Spelman
Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol – Akshaya Loganathan
Northern Beaches Hospital – Holly Teu
District-wide Services – Samantha Lee
Chief Executive Award – Kokila Patel
Bronwyn Scully Young Emerging Leader Award – Katelyn Cusack

12/05/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 💙

Today, we recognise and celebrate the skill, compassion and dedication our nurses bring to patients, families and colleagues every single day.

Please see this special message from Chief Executive Anthony Schembri and Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery Claire Harris.

Thank you for everything you do to care for our community, support one another and make a difference every day. Happy International Nurses Day.

08/05/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now! Read all about:

• Northern Beaches Hospital transitions to NSLHD
• Administrative Professionals Day
• Celebrating International Day of The Midwife
• Funds to deliver game-changing approach to cancer screening
• NSLHD hospitals driving greener care

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04/05/2026

THERAPY GARDEN OPENS AT GRAYTHWAITE 🌿

Patients recovering at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre at Ryde Hospital now have access to a new outdoor therapy garden designed to support rehabilitation, wellbeing and recovery.

The garden was made possible through $60,000 in funding from the NORTH Foundation, including $50,000 for the therapeutic garden space and $10,000 for a Smart Car, affectionately named “Skittle”, to support rehabilitation activities.

The space has been carefully designed to help patients rebuild confidence and independence following illness, injury or surgery.

Features include wheelchair-height planter boxes, accessible pathways and varied surfaces such as gravel, allowing patients to practise balance, mobility and real-world movement in a safe environment.

Senior rehabilitation physiotherapist Doris Ng said the project transforms how patients engage with their recovery.

“We saw an opportunity to better utilise a large outdoor space by transforming it into an interactive therapy garden that challenges and supports our patients’ recovery,” she said.

“With support from the NORTH Foundation, we’ve created a functional, real-world environment that builds confidence and encourages patients to go further.”

Gardening, walking and time in nature can support recovery by reducing stress, improving cognition and encouraging gentle physical activity.

The therapy Smart Car, “Skittle”, also allows patients to safely practise getting in and out of a vehicle as they prepare for discharge and return home.

04/05/2026

NSLHD ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO RAISE IT! 📞

Northern Sydney Local Health District is encouraging patients, families and carers to speak up if they are concerned a hospital patient is getting worse or not being heard.

At Royal North Shore Hospital, a dedicated switchboard team works around the clock to receive Raise It calls and connect them quickly to the right clinical teams across the district.

The new Raise It 1800 number (1800 777 333) provides a simple, statewide contact point across NSW Health hospitals, making it easier to escalate concerns when it matters most.

Sarah Woods, Acting Corporate Services Manager at Royal North Shore Hospital, said the change improves clarity for patients and families.

“I’m excited about Raise It because having one statewide number makes it simple for consumers and their families to escalate concerns about a deteriorating relative when they feel they’re not being heard,” she said.

The process supports people to speak up early:
➡️ Talk to your care team
➡️ Request a clinical review
➡️ Call 1800 777 333 if concerns remain

Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/Pages/we-are-here-for-you.aspx