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Northern NSW
Local Health District News
Issue 5 - 2021 September/October
4 My place is your place
6 Excellence on display
Profile: Cameron Johnson,
10 Manager Aboriginal Workforce
NORTHERN
THIS ISSUE Executive
Executive update 3 Update
In times like these, our personal At our most recent Big Ideas event we
From the Chair 3
connections are so important. Even had almost 30 entries from around the
though we may not be able to go and District, which is an amazing contribution
My place is your place 4 visit our friends and family near or far, it’s considering the circumstances.
still important to connect with each other
Little Jarjums swim safe a thriving success 5 Well done to all our finalists who brought
however we can. A simple phone call,
ideas to improve patient experience,
or writing a letter can help you debrief
health outcomes and information to
Excellence on display 6 after a difficult day. It also helps to focus
people accessing our services. It’s a
on things which are within our control,
Jingi Walla! The Pople Matter Employee Survey is back 7 pleasure to work alongside such forward-
such as our dealings with others, how
thinking staff who never tire of wanting to
much attention we give to news or social
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health improve our services.
7 media, and our recreation and exercise.
Welcome! Academy on the way
There will be more opportunities
Tower cranes and staff roadshows - Tweed Valley If you are looking for some simple tips
It’s a real privilege to bring you this edition of Northern Lynne Weir - Acting Chief Executive to celebrate innovation and quality
8 or more information, I can suggest the
Exposure, with its focus on our Aboriginal staff and some Hospital is moving along improvement later in the year, and I look
They say the only constant in life is excellent resources on the Black Dog
of the many initiatives helping to elevate the experiences forward to sharing those with you.
Symposium brings Palliative Care teams together 8 change. And we are certainly witnessing website: https://www.blackdoginstitute.
of Aboriginal community members accessing healthcare
that over the past few weeks in our org.au/the-essential-network/ which has a During August we farewelled our Director
in our District.
A love for the job leads to long service 9 region. section just for health professionals. The of Clinical Governance, David Hutton,
From stunning t-shirts, to new training academies, to resources are even broken down into after 18 years of service. I want to
reconciliation action plans and everything in between, As we weather the changes brought
Shirts raise profile of Aboriginal Health Unit 9 about by lockdowns and COVID cases,
sections for people who have 5 minutes personally thank David for his sound
there is so much happening in this space. to spare or 15 minutes, and there are advice on clinical quality and safety
I want to thank you, our staff, for your
Kids are learning water safety thanks to the Little Jarjums PROFILE: Cameron Johnson, a passion to make a also tips for looking after your team issues. I wish him well in his retirement.
10 continued efforts to keep on providing
swim program, which was successfully run in Tweed this difference for his people members.
excellent health care to our communities.
year, and will come to Casino and Alstonville soon.
Vaping – a growing concern for parents 11 Our strong and skilled health workforce On a non-COVID related note, I am so
Read our profile piece on Cameron Johnson, Manager is a cornerstone of our regional area, and pleased to see the amount of innovation
Aboriginal Workforce, and his work helping NNSWLHD Eagerness to help improves Aboriginal health in
13 we all benefit from your expertise and that continues to arise from our staff.
increase employment and leadership opportunities for Casino compassionate care.
Aboriginal staff.
Celebrating culture! 13
We also pay tribute to several long-serving staff
members, Carmel Monaghan, Carl Daley and Elizabeth
Randall, all based in the Clarence Valley Taking time for reconciliation 14
From the
A new Allied Health Academy is coming to Lismore in Traditional owner retires from Maclean District Many staff and community members have
14 asked me: what does the District Board do?
2022, providing education and employment pathways for Hospital
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are
looking for a career in health. First 2000 Days 15 Chair In simple terms, our role is to oversee
the strategic direction and performance
We’ve also got a teaser of beautiful new artwork that will of the organisation. We also ensure that
adorn the walls of the Lismore Base Hospital Women’s New health and safety reps pass the test! 15 NNSWLHD has the systems, processes
Mark Humphries - Board Chair
Care Unit, thanks to a collaboration with 6 indigenous Do you use HealthPathways? Let us know what you and procedures it needs to be able
artists from around the region. 16 This is my first column as Chair of the to comply with the regulations and
think, and you could win! District Board, having been appointed responsibilities we have as a public health
HealthPathways housing assistance and by the Minister for Health following the service.
16
homelessness services departure of Dr Brian Pezzutti after 10
Why is COVID-19 vaccination important for years’ service. Our Board meets monthly and Board
17 members are also represented on seven
Aboriginal communities? I certainly have big shoes to fill, as Brian a member of the Regional Advisory sub-committees - Audit and Risk, Clinical
Digital Dose 17 was a tenacious and strong leader, and I Committees for the Westpac Rescue Planning and Clinician Engagement,
thank him for his significant contribution Helicopter Service and TAFE for Northern Community Partnership, Finance and
as an advocate for health services in our NSW. Performance, Health Care Quality, Medical
Donate life. It only takes a minute 18
region. and Dental Appointments, and Research
Editor Fiona Baker, I enjoy collaborating and engaging with
Manager Media and Corporate Communications A new batch of BIG IDEAS 18 I have been a member of the District others to achieve common goals. I look and Innovation.
Board since 2012 and was appointed forward to continuing to work with my While the Board is ultimately accountable to
Phone 6620 2141 Deputy Chair in 2019. I am also the Chair fellow Board members, our excellent
Farewell David Hutton 19 the Ministry of Health for the organisation’s
Email fi ona.baker1@health.nsw.gov.au of the Board’s Finance and Performance leadership team and our staff as we work performance, we are not involved in the
The Breast Comp Ever 19 Sub Committee. towards being one of Australia’s leading day-to-day operations of our staff and
Northern Exposure is published 8 times a year regional health services.
by the Northern NSW Local Health District. I am a passionate advocate for services, as this is delegated to the Chief
Cover Image: Casino & District Memorial Hospital and community participation and currently When I’m not attending meetings, I live Executive and our Executive Leadership
We welcome your contributions, suggestions
Aboriginal Health Unit staff, from left, Kiha Yuke (Aboriginal a board member of Cudgen SLSC, in Kingscliff with my wife, Teddy who is a Team.
and feedback.
Health Worker), Nicholas Coulter (Manager, Chronic Care for and have previously been president of registered nurse at a local GP clinic. I am
Aboriginal People), Loretta Torrens (HealthShare NSW Patient My vision is for the Board to be united and
Salt SLSC and the Kingscliff & District a proud father and grandfather and have work strategically with management, staff
www.facebook.com/northernnswlocalhealthdistrict/ Food Services), Kirsty Glanville (NNSWLHD Assoc Director Chamber of Commerce. I have served been a licensed real estate agent for 20
Aboriginal Health), Shirley Roach (Nurse, Surgical Ward), and clinicians to deliver quality and safe
on the NNSWLHD Board’s Community years. health services for people in our region.
https://twitter.com/NNSWLHD Rose King (NNSWLHD Senior Support Officer), Cameron Engagement sub-committee and I’m
Johnson (NNSWLHD Manager Aboriginal Workforce), Natasha
Creighton (Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer) and Deslene
Anderson (Administration Support Officer).
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Shirts raise profile of Aboriginal Health Unit Little Jarjums swim safe a thriving success
Striking shirts are now helping identify Aboriginal Health Workers within the Jarjums in the Northern five weeks to the after-school “But one dad said, ‘I didn’t
program for school age children,” realise how unwell I was until I
Northern NSW Local Health District. Rivers have an Aboriginal Health Worker Kitty went for my health check for the
opportunity to learn Fisher said. swimming program, but I know
I had to do it for my child, and I
The shirts have incorporated elements “The roadshow involved to swim and improve Ms Fisher said families were encouraged am glad I did’.”
of the corporate artwork designed for the visiting every facility to their water safety and and supported to access their GP for
Aboriginal Health Unit by Aboriginal artist discuss the results of the their 715 health check – a specific The pilot program ran for three days a
Jason King. audit, opportunities for health at the same time, Medicare Aboriginal health check - to week, wrapping up in June.
“We thought it was a good idea
improvement and to make local through a new program have their developmental checkup and
“The feedback we are receiving
managers aware of initiatives immunisations prior to commencing the
It’s good for staff and visitors
that may support cultural in the Tweed. program.
from the families is very
to be able to recognise who is positive. To be able to observe
engagement.
part of the Aboriginal Health For the first time, the Little Jarjums Swim “This process ensured each the jarjums progress through
Unit and Aboriginal staff who “We then invited Aboriginal Safe program commenced in March this child was not only physically the program and hearing the
work in our LHD,’’ Manager staff to come and meet us and year as a ten week learn to swim pilot well to participate in the caregivers report that the
Aboriginal Workforce Cameron we gave them a shirt as part of program. program, but also supported jarjums are using the skills
Johnson said. the meet and greet.” their journey in accessing learned at home is just deadly,”
A partnership between NNSWLHD suitable allied health services Ms Fisher said.
The shirts were rolled out as part of the Mr Johnson said they had received a lot Tweed Aboriginal health unit, Bugalwena for both parents and child,” Ms
Aboriginal Cultural Audit Tool Roadshow of positive feedback about the shirts, with General Practice and Tweed Regional Fisher said. The success of the program has now
earlier this year. everyone feeling proud and stylish when Aquatic Centre led to 32 jarjums (meaning led to it being rolled out in Casino and
children) between six months to six years “Some parents stated that it was Alstonville. Little Jarjums Swim Safe starts
“Every facility undertook a wearing them.
old being enrolled. confronting at times addressing term three on 16 August with enrolments
cultural engagement self- their own health concerns, as it underway. For more information contact
assessment or audit,” Mr “Due to the overwhelming interest, is common for them to put their
Renee Appo wearing one of the shirts at the Grafton
0409 270 573 and
Johnson said. we obtained extra funding from
Vaccination Clinic.
own health on hold. kitty.fisher@health.nsw.gov.au.
NSW Health to add an additional
My place is your place
Welcoming Bundjalung Walking through the unit, you can see feel safer, which is the whole
the works now taking shape, making the aim of the project.
and Githabul families to Unit more welcoming for Bundjalung and
“Often you get rushed in,
the Women’s Care Unit. Githabul women and their families when
you’re alone and frightened.
they present for maternity care. 1 3
These artworks will help
Six female artists and groups from women to have that sense of
Jingi Walla (Welcome) around the Northern Rivers were chosen cultural belonging, and the
to represent the various geographical more welcome they are, the
We would like to acknowledge all our areas in the Bundjalung and Githabul better they birth.”
traditional custodians of the Bundjalung Country. They are Amarina Arts, Sylvia
Nations. The project team pays its Khan, Cherie Leon, Bek King, Salt Water Watch this space for a showcase of the
respects to the traditional owners of the Women, Bev Garce and Deborah Taylor. finalised artworks later in the year.
Widjabul Wia-bul upon whose lands we
work on. “When women and families
come in, they can get a sense
Early in 2020, two Aboriginal Health of belonging and cultural
Workers from the Aboriginal Maternal safety, and they are calm. They
Infant Health Service (AMIHS) know their family are here
gained $15,000 funding for a cultural with them,” Laurel Rogers,
art project through the Big Ideas Aboriginal Health Worker,
competition. Carmel Kapeen and Richmond Network, said.
previous staff member Doreen Kelly then
commissioned Arts Northern Rivers to “This project is spread out
help us provide cultural artworks for the through the families to give
Women’s Care Unit at Lismore Base the ripple effect through the
Hospital. community, and that personal 2 4 5
connection with family
The new Aboriginal artworks are now members. It will make women L-R: Aboriginal Health Workers Tahlia Brice and
almost complete! Carmel Kapeen, with Kylie Caldwell from Arts Northern
1 Little Jarjums celebrating their achievements at their graduation; 2 L to R- Mum Aimee Lester with James Stikkolorun, and Jada Ngan-woo with her son Malakai Jeffries who
both graduated from the Little Flying Fish group; 3 The Berryman siblings enjoying their swimming lessons, L to R- Kowhai, Serina and Aroha; 4 The Crabs and Bluebottle
Rivers
groups during a lesson with their teacher Leilani. L-R- Sienna Jones, Zaiden Bantine, Taiya Johnson, Serina Berryman; Jarjums 5 Seve Treloar with Grandfather Mick Martin
who attended the Little Flying Fish group (Parents & Bubs group).
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Excellence Each year Northern NSW Local Health District
celebrates nurses and midwives who have
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
on display demonstrated leadership, passion and commitment Islander Health Academy
to providing high quality, safe and compassionate
care to their patients.
on the way
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school From left, Donna Murray CEO Indigenous Allied Health
students in the Northern Rivers will have access Australia, Georgina Cohen CEO Rekindling the Spirit,
Jody Irwin CEO Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service,
to an exciting new training pathway right on their Kirsty Glanville, Assoc Director Aboriginal Health
NNSWLHD and Scott Monaghan CEO Bulgarr Ngaru
doorstep in 2022. Medical Aboriginal Corporation.
Thanks to a new partnership between Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation, Academy in Northern Rivers is unique
Indigenous Allied Health Australia Ltd Rekindling the Spirit Aboriginal Medical to others around the country, being the
(IAHA), the Northern NSW Local Health Service, Bullinah Aboriginal Medical first to have direct engagement with the
District (NNSWLHD) and local Aboriginal Service, Northern NSW Local Health Aboriginal Community Controlled sector.
Medical Services is bringing a Health District, TAFE NSW and Southern Cross
“This partnership highlights the
Academy to Lismore to support education University.
very important role Aboriginal
and increase career opportunities in the
“The IAHA national academy Medical Services provide in our
health and social assistance sectors.
program has been developed communities in improving the
The IAHA National Academy will give with community and is health outcomes for Aboriginal
1 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal-led, providing a communities and empowering
students in Year 11 and 12 in the culturally safe and responsive people to take an active role
Northern Rivers region the opportunity holistic approach to education, in their health journey,” Ms
to complete a school based traineeship training and employment at Glanville said.
undertaking a nationally recognised the local level,” Donna Murray,
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance IAHA Chief Executive Officer, “The Academy will also provide
3 (HLT33015) qualification through TAFE said. opportunities to develop the
NSW. AMS’ future workforce.”
“To date, many of the graduates
Students will also gain experience in the are first in family to complete The Northern Rivers Academy will
1. Katharine Duffy, with representatives from Ballina health workforce with both IAHA and local year 12, and graduates have commence in 2022 and be based at
Rehabilitation - winners Team of the Year health service providers, gaining relevant transitioned successfully Southern Cross University campus in
2. Katharine Duffy, Larissa De Lima Rissen - winner employability skills and work readiness. into further education, and Lismore.
New to Practice award, Vanessa Clement runner up
Pathway options for students include employment across the health For more information contact the IAHA
3. Katharine Duffy and Craig Archer winner Brown -
employment in the health field and related sectors.” via email: academy@iaha.com.au,
Ackerman leadership award
and continuing study with partner
4. Katharine Duffy, Matius Hylton - winner Healing Kirsty Glanville, NNSWLHD Associate phone: (02) 6285 1010 or website:
Hearts consumer award, Brian Pezzutti organisations, including Bulgarr
Director Aboriginal Health said the https://iaha.com.au/
2 5. Katharine Duffy, Mia Freeburn winner Nurse of the 5
Year, Felicity Stenning runner up
Our annual Excellence Awards are an
integral part of the District-wide Nursing
hardworking Nursing and
Midwifery Unit Managers,” Ms
This year’s winners included:
Nurse of the Year – Mia Freeburn
A new batch of BIG IDEAS
and Midwifery calendar, bringing together Rafferty said.
staff from across the District to recognise
(Surgical 2 Ward, The Tweed Hospital) If we needed any proof that it’s impossible to stop innovation from staff in
“I want to thank our Nursing Midwife of the Year – Karen McLean
outstanding service and skill.
Unit Managers and Midwifery
Northern NSW Local Health District, the Big Ideas competition is it!
(Women’s Care Unit, Lismore Base
This year’s award ceremony was held Unit Managers across Hospital)
at Byron at Byron, with fifty attendees Despite the current COVID-19 restrictions presented an innovative and interactive
the District for their input
and speakers including Katharine New to Practice Nurse/ Midwife– Larissa and challenging environment in which visitor information portal (iVIP) to improve
into this new resource.
Duffy, Director of Nursing, Midwifery De Lima Rissen (Tweed Community we are working, there were numerous the experience of visiting or waiting at the
Their feedback has been
and Aboriginal Health, Rae Rafferty, Nursing) submissions to the latest round of Big ICU. Stephanie Bordin from the Maclean
invaluable, and it will be great
Associate Director Nursing and Midwifery Ideas. Rehabilitation Unit passionately shared
to see them be able to take Aboriginal Nurse/ Midwife – Lynette
her vision for using virtual reality as a
Leadership, Culture and Research, and advantage of these learning Jordan (Alcohol and Other Drug Services, The Review Panel chose three very
Sam Culver, 2019 Emerging Leader therapeutic tool.
pathways once they’re fully Clarence Valley) diverse submissions to present their
participant. built.” ideas live in Lismore on 15 July. Congratulations to Stephanie, who gained
Brown/ Ackerman Leadership Award –
The NNSWLHD Nursing and Midwifery Craig Archer (Surgical Ward, Grafton the judges vote as the overall winner! The
Deb Maddock and Tracey Doon from
Nursing Unit Manager Leadership
NNSWLHD award winners received
Base Hospital) judges decided to support all finalists with
a certificate, trophy, succulent plant Med2 at The Tweed Hospital opened
Academy was officially launched at the financial and operational assistance to
and cheque to spend on professional Nursing/ Midwifery Team of the Year – proceedings with their project, ‘Let there
bring their ideas to life.
event. be sunshine and fresh air’, all about
development activities. Category Ballina Rehabilitation Nursing Team
“We are so pleased to have winners also get put forward as entrants increasing mental and physical wellbeing If you have an idea to improve our
Healing Hearts Consumer Recognition for patients and staff on their ward. workplace, the way we work or patient care
this leadership academy now in the state-wide NSW Health Nursing Award – Matt Hylton Cummins (Operating L to R: Jessica Kent, Matthew Martin, Stephanie
available for our amazing and and Midwifery Excellence Awards. – the next submission period is starting in Bordin, Deb Maddock and Tracey Doon.
Theatres, Grafton Base Hospital) Jessica Kent and Matthew Martin from
September.
The Tweed Hospital Intensive Care Unit
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Tower cranes and staff roadshows – A love for the
The long service awards were presented “We still have a way to go in
at a barbecue for Reconciliation Week, addressing the complex health
Tweed Valley Hospital is moving along job leads to
with a welcome to country by Aunty issues impacting our Aboriginal
Jannay Daley. communities, but I believe that
long service
the leadership team we have
“Working in Aboriginal Health
in Aboriginal health today has
Progress on the hospital site has been incredible since the main construction has been the most rewarding
made our service and hospitals
experience that anyone could
works commenced in January 2021. There are currently around 180 workers on possibly be given,” Carl said.
a culturally safe place to be for
our Aboriginal communities.
the site each day, with locals making up about 70 percent of the workforce. The Two Clarence Health Promoting cultural awareness,
“Being in a job that allows you
team recently celebrated the completion of floor slabs for the Basement, Lower workers have been to spend time with elders telling corporate labelling of uniforms,
Ground and Ground floors of the hospital. commended for their their life stories and listening to murals, paintings and plaques
acknowledging country are all
years of service at a staff their struggles is an honour, but at
times sad and challenging. steps in the understanding our
If you are travelling through the area
and look up, you will see the three tower barbecue held at Grafton rich and diverse culture.”
“I found it was not always
cranes helping to build the hospital, which Base Hospital. easy to engage the Aboriginal
have been officially named by children
from schools in the local neighbourhood. community to navigate our health
Keep an eye out for the chosen names General Manager Dan Madden system, but I was in a great
on the cabs of the cranes and on poster presented Aboriginal Liaison Officer position to advocate on behalf of
boards around the site fence soon! Carmel Monaghan with a plaque for 20 the community and to educate
years of service to the district, and Senior NNSWLHD staff.
Other works currently underway and Aboriginal Health Education Officer Carl
coming soon include: Daley was also presented with a plaque “To me it seemed natural to
for 22 years of service. engage with Aboriginal people
• Installation of permanent power
as much as to teach our non–
• Widening of Cudgen Road in front of “Grafton and the Clarence Aboriginal staff the complexities
the hospital site Valley is my home town and I of delivering early intervention
• Main entry alignment A view from the south-western end of the site towards Kingscliff showing the Basement and Lower ground floors of love working in health helping and prevention programs amongst
the hospital, which includes the Ambulance drop off bay and western entry to the Emergency department.
my mob and helping close the the Bundjalung, Yaegl and
An award ceremony will be held in mid- The Roadshow will then roll out to the Community Reference Panel, adapting gap,” Carmel said. Gumbayngirr community.
August to recognise the more than 300 local community, with a series of pop-up to the ongoing COVID situation through Carmel Monaghan, Kirsty Glanville and Carl Daley
staff who were involved in our Project displays to showcase the project. These online sessions and video updates.
User Groups throughout the design sessions will be staffed by project team Upcoming sessions for these groups
process. This special event will kick-off members to provide information and include input to landscape design,
the Staff Roadshow across The Tweed answer any questions you may have naming of communal areas and road-
Hospital with the latest concept images,
floor plans, colour palettes and finishes
about the hospital. testing hospital access and navigation.
Traditional owner retires from
Maclean District Hospital
boards on display. We are continuing consultation with our For more information and latest updates,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visit tweedvalleyhospital.health.gov.au or
Community Working Group and call the project team on 1800 992 634.
After 14 years working for the Maclean District
Hospital, Yaegl traditional owner Elizabeth Randall,
A vital role in
“A typical day for me is providing
The inaugural National Day of
Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres and assisting in flexible, has decided to retire.
healthcare
Strait Islander Health Workers and holistic and culturally sensitive
Practitioners was on 7 August. On this primary health care services The 68-year-old Enrolled Nurse wants “Some of the patients
day we celebrate the 39 Aboriginal Health to our Aboriginal clients and to spend more time with her family, and remember me when I was
most importantly, her nine grandchildren, young, and say they remember
Aboriginal Health Workers employed by NNSWLHD. communities to achieve better
when she retires later this year. my parents (Jessie Laurie and
health access and outcomes. Elizabeth Randall reflects on her nursing career at
Workers are the world’s Meet Aboriginal health Worker Ellis (Elly)
“I have loved working here at
Wally Randall) and they know Maclean.
Bradshaw - a proud descendant of the “I get great satisfaction and who I am by the way I speak
only Indigenous health Dunghutti Nation. enjoyment by assisting my people
the hospital because we are
and the sound of my voice.
all here for the same reason –
profession whose “I was born and raised in to better health, which helps healing,” Elizabeth said.
“It makes students more
“My parents were very strict,
role is supported Kempsey, but I have worked achieve their purpose, hopes,
and we were a very spiritual
interested in learning and it
encourages people to look
within many different Aboriginal dreams and destiny in life.” “Maclean is a community
and underpinned by communities on the Far and Mid hospital and it’s about healing
family.” after country and look after
legislation. North Coast of New South Wales. the elderly. Elizabeth has also been heavily involved
environment and wildlife.
I started as a Trainee Enrolled with the River Learning program at “I want to empower young
Aboriginal Health Workers have been Nurse at Kempsey District “When working here we have
Maclean High School teaching high ones to get higher education
providing cultural support and advocacy, Hospital way back in 1991-1992.” a lot of elderly patients and
school students about culture, and she and then come and work in the
holistic care and treatment in NSW for Ellis said. I know they are somebody’s
also worked with Macquarie University health sector.”
over 50 years. They play a vital role in parents and they would want
to produce a booklet on plants and their
bridging the gap between the Aboriginal “I am currently employed by me to look after them.
medicinal benefits. As she comes to the end of her nursing
community and mainstream health the NNSWLHD as an Aboriginal career, Elizabeth’s advice to others is to
services, building a level of trust and Health Worker within the Lismore “That reminds me of my “The senior elders want our learn to communicate with people.
cultural knowledge that will ultimately LGA, a position I have held for the parents, and it makes me want kids to go to higher education
better support outcomes for Aboriginal past 20 years. to take care of them even and that program creates a “It makes all the difference,”
people.
Ellis Bradshaw Aboriginal Health Worker more. pathway,” Elizabeth said. she said.
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PROFILE
Cameron Johnson:
A passion to make a
difference for his people
Working for the benefit of the Aboriginal community is a driving factor behind
why Cameron Johnson accepted his role at Northern NSW Local Health District.
For the past year, Cameron has been “That was a target set out in Mr Johnson said there needed to be a in the plan you must commit to that is culturally aware and “This role is almost ideal for me as it
in the position of Manager Aboriginal our Aboriginal workforce plan voice at the decision making table from certain targets and goals, so making it a culturally safer utilises my previous background and
Workforce in the District’s Aboriginal and equates to around 250 those who understand Aboriginal health it is more than a motherhood place for Aboriginal staff which skills but also gives me the opportunity to
Health Unit. staff,” Cameron said. and the Aboriginal community. statement. “ will improve retention of staff.” work for the Aboriginal community which
is something I wanted to do,” he said.
Born in Moree, he is part of the Gomeroi “With the Aboriginal workforce, “We are looking at There is also a drive to improve cultural Mr Johnson has also been part of the
nation of north west NSW. I believe it should reflect the opportunities for leadership capability within the LHD through the team developing the Aboriginal and Cameron has three young boys, Lachie,
“I am a proud Aboriginal man community. development for Aboriginal Respecting the Difference program. Torres Strait Islander Health Academy 11, Zac, 9, and Sam, 6, with his wife
staff, with mentoring programs starting in Lismore next year, which is Sandie.
and working for the benefit of “We had only 15 per cent
“In Northern NSW we have a to be introduced to develop a partnership with the LHD, Indigenous
the community is something of staff that had done the “A lot of my time is taken
strong Aboriginal community existing staff,” he said. Allied Health Australia and local
a lot of Aboriginal people program which is pretty low, up with family, we like going
and here within our footprint, Aboriginal Medical Services.
aspire to on the basis that we Part of Mr Johnson’s role has been to and we have been able to get fishing but these days, all I
we have over five per cent
feel like we are making some establish a Reconciliation Action Plan that up to 35 per cent, training “We will offer 25 school-based seem to do is take the boys
Aboriginal people living in the
difference,” Cameron said. (RAP) for the LHD. around 1500 people in the past trainees the opportunity to to training and games as they
community and that is where
year. work and study for a career play rugby union, soccer and
“I think ultimately it is about we should be heading with our “That is at the stage of being
in health. It gives our young cricket. It’s pretty busy.”
making your contribution workforce targets. provisionally endorsed by “We are getting really good people an understanding
rewarding but making some Reconciliation Australia so we feedback about the program,
“It’s not just about growing the there are opportunities for
change as well.” will be rolling that out in the but we also acknowledge there
number of staff, it is also about a career in health. We are
next few months,” Cameron is a fair way to go.
One year into the job and Cameron is giving opportunities to existing currently liaising with schools
said.
already kicking goals. Aboriginal staff to develop and calling for EOI for the
“The program has a dual
and grow in their roles. You “What it demonstrates is a academy.”
A significant aspect of his role is to grow purpose to improve services
don’t want the entirety of your commitment from the LHD we deliver to Aboriginal people Living in Lismore for the past six years,
and develop the Aboriginal workforce workforce in junior level roles, and its leadership to develop
of the local health district (LHD). And by improving our awareness of Cameron’s previous role was working in
you want opportunities for positive relationships with the Aboriginal culture but it is also Human Resources at Southern Cross
the latest workforce report shows the career progression.” Aboriginal community. It is
LHD has reached a goal of four per cent about creating a workplace University.
also practical as to participate
Aboriginal staff.
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Eagerness to
“It’s a great job, I love helping “It’s also about cultural support,
Key facts: patients connect with services, I know a lot of my mob and they
help improves
• E-cigarettes that do not contain get to their appointments and are often unaware of the medical
nicotine are legal in NSW for improve their health,” 32-year- jargon or understanding of how
old Kiha said.
Aboriginal
people over 18. to get to appointments. A familiar
• E-cigarettes often contain nicotine face can help explain all of this
The commitment to her role triggered a
health in
when they claim not to, often in to them and that helps them get a
community member to nominate Kiha for better outcome for their health.”
high doses. the Reconciliation in Community category
Casino
• From 1 October 2021, e-cigarettes (individual) at this year’s awards. Kiha runs health promotion and education
that contain nicotine will require groups within Casino to support her
a prescription, including for While Kiha did not win her category,
community.
importation from overseas retailers. she felt very honoured to be nominated,
• Selling e-cigarettes (with or without A passion to help and was supported by her colleagues “I also run a six-week program
at the award ceremony, announced at for women to educate them about
nicotine) to people under 18 is
illegal in NSW.
her community has the Richmond Valley Council Black and legal advice, support services for
• Former smokers who use resulted in Aboriginal White Reconciliation Ball in June. domestic violence and advice on
financial planning and budgeting.
e-cigarettes are more likely to Health Worker Kiha National Reconciliation Week recognises
relapse to current smokers. ⁴
• Young people who use e-cigarettes Yuke being nominated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
history and culture in Australia and
“I also run an elders’ fitness
class and as part of my health
are three times more likely to use for an award as part of fosters reconciliation discussion and promotion work, I encourage the
regular cigarettes.⁵
Reconciliation Week activities. community to increase fruit and
Vaping – • Almost half (48%) of young people
E-cigarettes can expose users
vegetable intake and do at least
to chemicals and toxins such as who vape have never smoked celebrations organised Kiha’s family connection is from the
30 minutes of physical activity per
a growing
Bundjalung /Githabul nation, and she
by Richmond Valley
formaldehyde, heavy metals, particulate tobacco before – it is their entry day.”
matter and flavouring chemicals, at levels point.⁶ believes it is essential to provide cultural
Council. support in the community.
concern for
that have the potential to cause adverse • There is growing evidence that Kiha has been making great connections
health effects. e-cigarettes can cause health Kiha has been working as an Aboriginal in the community with the Aboriginal
parents There are no quality or safety standards harms, including increased risk of Health Worker for NSW Health for three Medical Service Bulgarr Ngaru and
for e-cigarettes or vaping liquids, cardiovascular disease, respiratory years and has been in her role at Casino Social Futures and continues to work on
meaning their manufacture, contents and disease and cancer.⁷ for the past year. She is extremely developing partnerships.
labelling are unregulated.² E-cigarettes proactive in running support groups and
Also known as e-cigs often contain nicotine, even when 1- Guerin N, White V. ASSAD 2017 Statistics &
Trends: Australian Secondary Students’ Use of
doing health promotion in the community.
or vapes, many experts labelled nicotine free. Tobacco, Alcohol, Over-the-counter Drugs, and Illicit
Substances. Centre for Behavioural Research in
are concerned that Despite Australia’s hard won success
in reducing tobacco use, industry
Cancer: Cancer Council Victoria; 2018; 2-E-cigarettes
and young people: what you need to know
vaping is a growing promotional strategies such as the use (quit.org.au); 3- Vaping in Australia - Alcohol and Drug
Foundation (adf.org.au); 4- Banks E, Beckwith K,
problem amongst of sweet flavours, cartoon-like characters Joshy G. Summary report on use of e-cigarettes and
and social media influencers may be
young Australians. 14%
relation to tobacco smoking uptake and cessation,
‘re-normalising’ smoking to youth. This relevant to the Australian context. National Centre for
of Australian teenagers
Epidemiology and Population Health: Australian
is especially concerning because young National University; 2020; 5- Vaping in Australia -
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (adf.org.au); 6- E-
have tried e-cigarettes.1
people who use e-cigarettes are three
times more likely to later use regular cigarettes and young people: what you need
to know (quit.org.au); 7- Policy priorities - National
cigarettes.³ Cancer Control Policy
Left: Attending the Richmond Valley Reconciliation Ball in Casino were Aboriginal Health Unit staff (left to right) Nicholas Coulter, Kirsty Glanville, Kiha Yuke, Teri Richardson
NEW Performance Management Framework &
and Estelle Walker - Right: Kiha Yuke at the Casino office
PAT is out now Celebrating
PAT PERFORMANCE culture!
New procedures include:
AND TALENT
• Positively resolve unsatisfactory
performance
• Successfully manage probation periods
NAIDOC week
• Meaningful PDs thanks to the celebrations
Capability Framework
• Productive and convenient
Performance Appraisals with PAT RESOURCES Staff at Lismore Base Hospital celebrated
NAIDOC week and First Nations culture
TOOLKITS
by learning about local language,
listening to NAIDOC-inspired music and LEFT - Lismore Base Hospital staff at the NAIDOC celebrations; RIGHT - L-R: AIN Cadet Chantarli Roberts, NSW
Where? Ambulance Duty Operations Manager Terry Murphy and AIN Kyshyia Roberts.
On the new Performance Management eating delicious food at a special event
Hub, under Workforce on the intranet Resolving unsatisfactory performace organised by Nursing Education.
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Taking time for reconciliation First 2000 Days
The Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services team at Indigo House, Lismore, marked NSW Health has launched the Implementation Strategy for the
Reconciliation Week in May with a Yarning circle followed by shared lunch. First 2000 Days Framework.
VAN services staff and other Aboriginal workers and within case The VAN team also celebrated NAIDOC The Framework outlines the critical It includes a strong push to improve the
staff from Mental Health and Whole management to help to build week in July with a shared lunch and importance of the first 2000 days of a consumer experience of the services we
Family Team joined together, as the client rapport.” viewing segments of documentaries of child’s life – from conception to age five - provide, so we can ensure all children
Aboriginal staff shared their life stories Uncle Bob Randall, ‘Kanyini’, and Uncle for their development and lifelong health. have what they need to thrive, including
about the Stolen Generations and the Other staff then shared their stories of David Gulpilil, ‘My name is Gulpilil,’ and those who are vulnerable or have
their relationship and engagement with It supports the health and wellbeing of
impact it makes on Aboriginal people shared their experiences on the topic complex issues.
Aboriginal people and culture. children, and describes how we can
today. “How does Country heals you?”
positively impact the health of future You can participate in a series of
“We educated our team “An important conversation generations. forthcoming Implementation Strategy
members about the importance about Aboriginal mental health virtual webinars, and hear case studies of
of Yarning within Aboriginal came about, including the The First 2000 Days Implementation
successful implementation. Details will be
culture,” Roseanne Roberts, spiritual and psychological Strategy provides our blueprint for
available closer to the time.
change to achieve these outcomes. The
Aboriginal Domestic and viewpoints from an Indigenous
perspective,” Roseanne said. Implementation Strategy is part of NSW For more information on the
Family Violence Support
Health’s contribution to the whole of Implementation Strategy and Framework
Worker, said.
“It is important for health staff government Brighter Beginnings – the visit the NSW Health website.
“Yarning provides cultural to see why Aboriginal people first 2000 days of life initiative.
safety, respect, patience and may have barriers coming into
‘deep listening’ so that staff health services and hospitals.”
develop better understandings
The event gave staff a practical
to engage Aboriginal people.
opportunity to feel comfortable and open
“Yarning is also being used to ask questions relating to their work and L-R: Indigo House staff, Shae Somerville, Rowena
more and more by Aboriginal
Symposium brings Palliative Care teams together
engagement with Aboriginal people. Prentice, Hannah Jones and Roseanne Roberts.
After COVID-19
restrictions put a hold on
New health and safety reps pass the test! face to face education
in 2020, and colleagues
Congratulations to The Tweed Hospital on the addition of seven new Workplace had less time working
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs). together, the Specialist
Palliative Care Teams
Work Health and Safety trainer, Jack Work NSW approved training course. you and supporting you in your new role,” across Northern NSW
Wallace, said the new representatives This interactive training included an
introduction to Work Health and Safety
Jack said.
Local Health District
are key to supporting the District’s
commitment to workplace safety. (WHS) and legislative framework,
For any enquiries about Health and
Safety Representative training, contact:
were craving connection
“Our new HSRs are an extension to the
consultation and issue resolution, the
role of the HSR and WHS Committee,
and collaboration. Julian Burnside OA QC speaks at the palliative care symposium.
Jack Wallace, Work Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety team and play workplace inspections, notifiable Coordinator, Clarence Health Service
a pivotal role in gathering information incidences and directions to cease jack.wallace@health.nsw.gov.au, In response, the first ever Specialist on her ground breaking research Stephens. Dr Ken Marr acted as master
about health and safety issues for their unsafe work. Tel (02) 6641 8428 or 0467 794 394. Palliative Care Symposium was held in on Psilocybin in relations to of ceremonies, and kept the audience on
designated workgroup,” Jack said. June this year, hosted by the Lismore palliative care patients. their toes.
To promote, encourage and foster a safe team to bring all the teams from across
“On behalf of the District, I welcome them work culture across NNSWLHD, further “Closer to home, we were “Thank you to my fellow
the District together in one place.
to our team and thank them for stepping HSR training will be made available privileged to have presenters symposium working party
up into this role. It’s great to see these to newly elected HSRs and refresher “We were very fortunate to get such as Oncologist Dr members, Ingrid Hardy PC NP,
staff putting up their hand to support their training offered to existing HSRs. such a high calibre of presenters, Ratnesh Srivastav speaking Renae Edwards PC CNS2, and
site in being a safer place to work.” including the keynote speaker on Immunotherapy, and Mary Jamie Irvine PC CNS2,” Joanne
This training will be advertised on the being Julian Burnside OA QC, said.
The new HRS are John Gallagher, Workforce Education and Training Campbell CNC Organ and Tissue
Michael Reading, Justin Gibson, who spoke about his continued Donation, who had the audience
Calendar. work on Social Justice issues,” “We’d also like to thank Lisa
Shannon Steuerwald, Brad Evans, Peter contemplating where tissue
Joanne Cooper, Palliative Care Beasley, Josh Collins, and Kerrie
Fullelove and Madeline Smith. “Once again, a warm welcome to the new donation fits in with palliative
HSRs at Tweed Hospital from the WHS CNC said. care.”
Anderson for their help and
During April, the participants embarked team. We look forward to working with support.”
on the epic journey of a five day, Safe “Dr Margaret Ross from St The afternoon sessions included Dr Kat
Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne Urban, Specialist Palliative Care Physician
Given the encouraging feedback from the
also joined us virtually to speak and Director Research, Dr Alexandre
day, it may yet become an annual event.
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Do you use HealthPathways? Let us know what Why is COVID-19 vaccination important for
you think, and you could win! Aboriginal communities?
We want to know what you think about the HealthPathways platform, and how COVID-19 vaccination is an important measure to help protect ourselves, our
you use it. Together, Healthy North Coast, the Northern NSW and Mid North family members and the more vulnerable people within our communities, by
Coast Local Health Districts are researching the usage, uptake, and impact of reducing the risk of serious illness or death for people who do catch the virus.
HealthPathways on primary and tertiary care.
It’s also one of the key tools which will • If I’m young, do I still need to get
You can have your say by completing professionals, including GPs, Nurses, • We’ll know more about allow people across Australia to return vaccinated?
a short 5-7 minute online survey Specialists, and administrative staff in HealthPathways usage patterns to connecting with each other and doing • Why does the advice keep changing
available here, or by scanning the QR primary and hospital care contexts. • We’ll identify key barriers and drivers the things they love as the pandemic about who should get which vaccine?
code. of HealthPathways usage so we can progresses. • Where can I get trusted information
Why participate in the survey? refine the program. Local Aboriginal Medical Services and
about the vaccines?
Every response will go into the draw to • How were the new vaccines developed
win a $500 eGift card. The Survey closes • Have your say as a frontline worker Find out more the Northern NSW Local Health District
have joined together to create a range so quickly?
on 30 September. and contribute towards improving the
Contact Rebecca Tretheway of videos highlighting the importance
health care system You can fi nd all four videos on the
rebecca@thescienceofknowing.com.au of COVID-19 vaccination in Aboriginal
What is HealthPathways? • Become more aware of NNSWLHD website, or follow our
HealthPathways as a localised communities.
It’s a web-based platform with evidence- LHD’s facebook or instagram where
based information on the assessment information resource They feature local GPs and Aboriginal you can also view and share them with
and management of a range of • You might win a $500 eGift card! Health Workers from Ballina and Casino your networks.
conditions, including localised referral How will our health service benefit? answering some of the key questions
guidance. Each pathway is an agreement around the vaccines, including:
between primary and specialist services • We’ll have a better understanding of
on how patients with particular conditions how the HealthPathways program
will be managed in the local context. The contributes to collaboration between
platform is accessed by a range of health different parts of the health system
Fluids Infusion Management DIGITAL DOSE
is going digital
HealthPathways housing assistance and
homelessness services
The Enhancing eMR What’s coming?
Northern
Project Team is
NSW IT&T
Clozapine Management
excited to announce With six new Power Plans and alerts
Clinicians supporting patients presenting with homelessness concerns can find
comprehensive local and state-wide resources on the Mid and North Coast
the upcoming linked to pathology, the functionality
will improve the way Clozapine is Department
eMR enhancement prescribed and administered.
HealthPathways website.
bundle for late 2021 Fluids and Infusions Management
The IT&T staff are located at various sites
which includes Fluid The paper fluid chart is being retired. across the LHD providing support for
“There are easy links to Visit HealthPathways for more
HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Sarah
Mollard said the resources may prove government and NGO services information on homelessness referral Management. Fluid and Infusion Management all things related to IT. This can include
introduces a digital process for the computers, phones, printers, meeting
invaluable when supporting patients aimed at prevention and early pathways.
prescribing, administration, supply room video equipment etc.
intervention, as well as crisis
facing issues like domestic violence, lack Mid and North Coast Localised Pathways and dispensing of fluids.
of housing security, or loss of job leading and post-crisis support. Our team receives about 850 help desk
to financial hardship. manc.communityhealthpathways.org Patient Friendly Medication List tickets per month via the State-Wide
“You can readily search by Service Desk (SWSD).
“These events can all trigger patient category such as Username: manchealth A completely new eMR function which
homelessness, or the threat LGBTQ, youth, and Aboriginal Password: conn3ct3d allows a patient-friendly medication They aim to resolve them as quickly as
of homelessness, and lead to people, as well as by type of list to be created and printed directly possible, however sometimes it is difficult
significant physical and mental service such as legal, financial, from the eMR and supplied to to contact the customer on their phone
health problems,” Dr Mollard crisis, and public housing.” patients upon discharge. number.
said. Opioid Management Once contact is made, then the team can
The homelessness referral pathways
“We offer HealthPathways website provides links to services diagnose the issue. The time this takes
New functionality to minimise the
resources to help clinicians clinicians may not know about such as depends on the symptoms described by
potential for harm from high-potency
quickly identify support Twenty 10 Gay and Lesbian Counselling the customer, so the more information
opioids, hydromorphone and fentanyl.
networks and referral Service, My Foundations Youth Housing; you can provide to the IT&T staff, the
The function also includes new Pain
pathways across the North New Horizons, and Momentum Specialist better as this helps with identifying the
Management Plans on discharge to
Coast region. Homelessness Service Alliance, and cause of the problem
improve continuity of care.
better known services like St Vincent de
Paul Society and Mission Australia.
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Donate life. Farewell
David began his tenure in 2003 as the Congratulations on your retirement,
Director Medical Services, moving to the David! We wish you all the best in your
It only takes David Hutton
role of Director Clinical Governance in sea change.
2005.
a minute Northern NSW Local
Throughout his 18 years, David
has provided exceptional support,
guidance and advice at all levels of the
Local nurse, Camilla Health District’s organisation, enhancing patient safety
and the quality of clinical services.
Jenal received a life- Director of Clinical
saving heart transplant Governance, David Among his achievements, David
developed and implemented the District’s
in 2012, and is the Hutton, was farewelled Clinical Governance Framework which
face of this year’s on 27 July, after 18 provides the structures and systems
for our organisation to deliver the best
DonateLife campaign years of working with and safest possible health care to our David pictured at right, with his Clinical Governance
colleagues Yasmin Bull, Diane Irvine and Pam Mitchell.
in the Northern Rivers. the health service. patients.
Camilla Jenal and one of the Lismore buses bearing her photo as part of the 2021 DonateLife campaign.
After becoming so unwell with heart “Now it’s really easy, it takes Australia recorded a 16% decrease in
failure due to an autoimmune disease, one minute to go to the the number of new donor registrations
donatelife website with your
The Breast
Camilla required the assistance of a compared with 2019, partly due to the A huge online fundraising effort
mechanical pump to keep her heart Medicare card, become a cancellation of awareness-raising events accompanied the surf event, raising over
working. donor and tell your family and across the country.
Comp Ever
$34,000 for the National Breast Cancer
your loved ones that you’ve Foundation.
This bought Camilla precious time until With only 1 in 3 Aussies currently
done it.
she received the call that saved her life. registered, and 1,800 Australians waiting “As a group we wanted to ensure
“I’ve always been a donor, but I for a life-saving transplant, it’s never been
“I think a lot of people do
more important to register. A local charity surf event that we supported both the
find it difficult (to talk about ended up being a recipient. research side of fighting breast
organ donation), but it’s just With many people still under the
has given a significant cancer, as well as do something
“Now I’m a carer for my mum,
so important. It’s just one of
she’s 96, and I’ve gone back to
assumption that you can register as a boost to the Lismore for our local community,”
those chats, if you can have
it, it makes all the difference,”
nursing, I’ve been able to see
donor via the NSW driver’s licence, it’s
crucial that people head to donatelife.
Breast Care Service, Yasmin said.
my children grow up.” providing clients with “We were aware of the Breast
Camilla said. gov.au and check if you’re registered. It
Care Nurse Service in Lismore
only takes one minute with your Medicare more early detection and and when we found out that
card.
assessment options after there was a strong need for a
new machine to detect early
breast cancer surgery. development of lymphoedema
post breast cancer surgery, we
The PEOPLE
The PMES provides you with a great People Matter Employee Survey (PMES) | Evans Head surfer, Emma Perrier was set ourselves a goal to raise
opportunity to have a say about your Northern NSW Local Health District inspired to create the ‘Breast Comp the funds to help support the
MATTER
experiences at work, in your workgroup, Intranet. Ever’, after her aunt passed away from service to be able to buy that
with managers and with our organisation breast cancer, and Evans Head surfing equipment.”
We encourage you to participate in this veteran Harry Hann suggested they
generally, to influence how we as an
EMPLOYEE organisation, conduct our work.
survey as we want to hear from ALL
our staff who work in many different
should hold a ladies only surf comp. Additional funds were also directed to
the Big Hug Box initiative, creating care
SURVEY is In the 2019 survey nearly 50% of our professions, services and locations, so “Most of our club members have
a personal relationship with packages for breast cancer clients to
workforce provided feedback back about that we are better informed about how we show them that the community is thinking
back! what was important to them and what can continue to improve our processes, at least one person who has
fought breast cancer,” Yasmin of them.
they would like to see improved in their workplace culture and procedures.
workplace. Our motto is “You said, We did”, Lawrence, Treasurer, Evans “We smashed our fundraising
which is why we’ve taken this feedback
And don’t forget, there is prize money up Head Malibu Club said. goals and after purchasing the
for grabs for sites with high participation
After COVID-19 put a onboard and implemented key District-wide Big Hug Boxes, were still able
rates! Well-known women’s surfing pioneer to donate $20,100 to the Breast
improvement initiatives such as:
pause on the annual Pauline Menczer jumped on board with
her support, as well as several other ex
Care Nurses,” Yasmin said.
• Enhanced Leadership and Management
survey last year, now program opportunities and current high level competitive surfers. Lismore Specialist Breast Care Nurse,
the People Matter • Creating a Culture of Inclusion and
On 19 June, Evans Head Main Monica Hogan thanked the Club for their
Respect in the Workplace campaign incredible fundraising efforts.
Employee Survey • NNSWLHD Performance Management
Beach was painted pink with fabulous
decorations, outfits, hair and competition “We are very grateful to all
(PMES) is back and will Framework and Education Program T-shirts. those involved in organising the
• Enhanced staff wellbeing resources and
be open from 23 August initiatives. “The community spirit, joy, surfing event. Our clients will
to 17 September. generosity, support, fun and benefit from early detection of
To learn more about these and other
laughter were something that any increased swelling in their
improvement initiatives and programs visit
all those present on the day will limbs, allowing early treatment
the intranet:
remember for many years to and reducing the chances of
come,” Yasmin said. permanent damage to the limb,” Specialist Breast Care Nurse Monica Hogan with
Yasmin Lawrence from Evans Head Malibu Club
Monica said.
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