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LOCAL HEALTH TEAM FINALIST IN EXELLENCE IN THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

The Local health team from North Sydney Local Health District was a finalist for the Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services category at the 24th annual NSW Health Awards 2022 on the 1st of December.

Now in its 24th year, the annual NSW Health Awards showcase the breadth of skills and health programs delivering significant outcomes to patients around the state, this year celebrating the incredible achievements of 12 winners and 36 finalists from more than 171 nominations.

Member for Manly James Griffin said Northern Sydney Local Health District was recognised from hundreds of nominations across NSW in eleven categories which celebrate and recognise the outstanding healthcare provided by staff working across NSW.


NSW TAKES TOP SPOT AS RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPERPOWER

NSW has cemented its place as a renewable energy superpower, taking top spot on the
WWF-Australia’s Renewable Superpower Scorecard.
The scorecard, released today, shows NSW outranked the other states and territories as
well as the federal government based on its breadth of policies and the implementation
funds put in place to back them.
Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean said the report was an endorsement of the
State’s nation-leading role in the race to decarbonise.
“We are on track to deliver the trifecta of clean, reliable and affordable power,” Mr Kean
said.


RETURN AND EARN SET TO EXPAND

Return and Earners in Manly could be in for a massive update, with the NSW Government planning to expand the scheme so it includes containers like glass wine and spirits bottles and larger container.

Member for Manly and Minister for Environment James Griffin said this is an exciting opportunity to build on one of Australia’s most successful recycling initiatives and improve recycling practices in households across NSW.