This week’s message is one of reflection. On Saturday as the Executive on Call, I had the opportunity to speak with a man whose father is in one of our services.

As he spoke, I was reminded that the people we serve are all some one’s father, brother, mother, etc. and that these connections are important.

As he spoke, this gentleman acknowledged staff by their name and recalled the things staff had done to support his father, himself and his family – little things done with great care.

I also had the opportunity to observe the passion and conviction Mark Loan, Lizzie Biju and Sarah-Jane Manley showed when they met Alister Whitta, our chief finance officer when he visited Brighton Health Campus.

Alister was left in no doubt about the value of our services in Interim Care and BBIS – well done team!

Celebrating success

Last week, members of our executive visited a few sites to recognise and celebrate the success of our staff as part of Allied Health Professions Day.

A number of staff received well deserved Awards to recognise the role they play each and every day to support the people we serve and  their families toward recovery and to find new pathways and meaning.

Our allied health teams are working in the home, nursing homes and our facilities to support thousands of people each year to regain independence through supportive care.

The Community Based Rehabilitation team are also leaders in exploring ways to harness robotics in recovery.

Staff Excellence Awards @ Brighton

We kicked off our COH Staff Excellence Awards roadshow at Brighton on Tuesday and it was good to be among around 60 staff who took time to celebrate the achievements of some of our very deserving award winners.

Five Staff Excellence Awards were handed out. Please take the time congratulate the first batch of 2022 Award Winners.

Excellence in Training and Education Winner

Yvette Greig, Nurse Educator, COH Education

Innovation Winner

Therese Elliot, Senior Speech Pathologist, Brighton Brain Injury Service

Excellence in Performance Winner

Emma Glenn, Occupational Therapist, Brighton Brain Injury Service

Values in Action Dual Winner

Michelle Crawford, Nurse Unit Manager, Brighton Brain Injury Service

Shining Star Dual Winner

Michelle Taylor, Food Services Officer, Brighton Café

The Awards roadshow will continue next week: North Lakes Health Precinct, Thursday 27 October, 10.00 – 11.00 am, Large Staff Kitchen.

DMS cover (October – January)

This week we welcomed back Dr Craig Margetts who will be covering the Director of Medical Services role as Dr Keren Hervey continues her clinical work. Dr Margetts will be covering in the role from the 17 October to Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Glynis Schultz
Executive Director
Community and Oral Health