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