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"I`m originally from Monto, there`s not much out that way. I transferred from Monto to Bundaberg and then Bundaberg to here. Advice for my younger self would be to accept the help and don`t try to be the perfect mum, it won`t work. I thought I could go back to being a normal mum right after my c-section. But when they say that all your pain disappears when you hear the baby cry for the first time, well, it really does."

💭 Monday Mantra, Kelly, Maternity patient at RBWH. ...

Cathy leads our work in environment and waste at Metro North - a big job that ensures everything runs smoothly across our hospitals.

She`s testament to changing career direction and going for what you want - with a background in recruitment of 12 years, before moving into sales, and ultimately ending up at Metro North leading a large team of experts who reduce waste going into landfill.

"A lot of focus is on the recycling management and finding solutions, it`s an evolving space," she said.

"My advice is that if you like the look of something and you feel you have the transferable skills, it`s up to you, your destiny really is in your hands."

#ShoutoutSaturday to Cathy and the Waste and Environment team working hard to make Metro North a better place! 👏🌿 ...

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing dementia but can often be overlooked for other aspects of care. The Memory Diet Clinic at The Prince Charles Hospital provides targeted nutritional care for those living at home with dementia and dedicated support for carers and loved ones. ❤️‍🩹🥪

The service was collaboratively designed with geriatricians, dietitians, nurses, and individuals with lived experience of dementia spearheaded by project co-leads and dieticians Bri and Hannah.

“We identified significant barriers to people with dementia accessing appropriate nutritional care, largely due to a lack of services tailored to their specific needs,” Hannah said.

“Our clinic is led by dietitians with extensive experience in geriatric care. We recognise that the patient experience is really important, and that meaningful support for loved ones and carers is essential."

“We aim to reduce stress around nutrition and ultimately support patients while empowering those who care for them,” Bri added.

This service is currently available to those under the care of a TPCH geriatrician and have a dementia diagnosis. ...