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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

'Working Together to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of our Community'

SESLHD covers nine Local Government Areas from Sydney's Central Business District to the Royal National Park and has a culturally and linguistically diverse population of over 830,000 people, which includes highly urbanised areas of eastern Sydney, southern Sydney and industrialised areas around Port Botany. SESLHD covers urban and suburban communities and manages eight public hospitals and one public nursing home:
•Calvary Healthcare Sydney (third schedule with Little Company of Mary Health Care)
•Prince of Wales Hospital
•Royal Hospital for Women
•St George Hospital
•Sutherland Hospital
•Sydney Sydney Eye Hospital
•War Memorial Hospital (third schedule with Uniting Care)
•Gower Wilson Memorial
•Garrawarra Centre

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is part of the NSW Government. We may remove any content or comments that are offensive, divisive, aggressive, abusive, defamatory, or contain profanity.

26/01/2026

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS | We congratulate Professor Henry Brodaty AO for being awarded the 2026 Senior Australian on the Year. Professor Nicholas Lintzeris and Jennifer Holmes from our Drug and Alcohol team have also been recognised with appointments as Members of the Order of Australia (AM).

These honours reflect not only their individual achievements but also the strength, professionalism and impact of our broader service.

24/01/2026

BEAT THE HEAT | This is Chopin, he’s getting ready for a hot day today.
🥛Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty
🪭Keep cool: Close blinds and curtains and use fans or air conditioning
🏃Limit activity: Avoid being outdoors in the hottest part of the day
👕Wear loose-fitting clothing
📞Check on others: Keep in touch with friends and family
🤢Seek Help if you feel unwell: Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or 000 in emergencies

Beat the Heat: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/translations.aspx

23/01/2026

HTID festival, happening tomorrow (24 January) at Sydney Showgrounds, will offer a free, anonymous drug checking service as part of the 12-month NSW drug checking trial.

The service will run from 4pm - 10pm.

Festivalgoers can have substances intended for personal use tested by qualified health staff. You’ll get quick results on what is found inside and, where possible, the potency, to help you make informed decisions. Trained peer workers will then provide advice on reducing risks and can also offer confidential support.

While illicit drugs remain illegal in NSW, this trial aims to reduce risks and harms associated with their use.

For more information on the NSW drug checking trial, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/programs/Pages/drug-checking-trial.aspx
More information around keeping yourself and friends safe at music festivals is available on https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/

22/01/2026

LOVE A GOOD DANCE? WANT TO BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM? | You don’t need a family wedding or a football contract to kick start your exercise plan.

Find out more tips on fitness and exercise at HealthDirect: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/fitness-and-exercise

21/01/2026

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING | Today’s National Day of Mourning honours the 15 innocent lives lost and all those impacted by the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last month.

The impact of this terrible antisemitic attack was felt deeply across our District. Many of our staff, patients and community members continue to feel the weight of what occurred.

We express our sincere condolences to those who lost loved ones, to those injured, to the entire Jewish community and everyone impacted by this attack.

Today is a time to pause, reflect and stand together as a community. Bondi’s Chabad community has chosen the theme: ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’.

All of Australia is invited to observe one-minute of silence at 7:01pm this evening. You are also encouraged to leave a candle on your doorstep or window as a symbol of remembrance, mourning and solidarity with the Jewish community.

Today, we will undertake Mitzvahs to honour those we lost, to stand with our Jewish community and to acknowledge the ongoing journey of healing. In the Jewish tradition, a Mitzvah is an act of kindness, compassion and a moral responsibility.

You can share your Mitzvahs here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/one-mitzvah-for-bondi

20/01/2026

TERTIARY HEALTH STUDY SUBSIDIES | Would up to $8,000 make a difference to your studies?

Let us help you with your health studies with Tertiary Health Study Subsidies. Applications open on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Limited subsidies available.

Check if you're eligible and register to be notified:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/studysubsidies

18/01/2026

PLANNING A HOSPITAL STAY? | Find simple tips on how to prepare, support during your stay and discharge planning here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/planyourstay

15/01/2026

Headed for a swim this weekend?

Remember to protect your skin and make these five steps part of your routine:
👕 Slip on protective clothing
☀️ Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen every two hours
👒 Slap on a wide-brimmed hat
🌳 Seek shade throughout the day
🕶️ Slide on sunnies

Reducing your exposure to UV radiation is the most effective way to prevent skin cancer.

Find out more on the Cancer Institute NSW website: https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/protect-your-skin

13/01/2026

GAME.SET.MATCH.
Before you see that ace, remember to slip on sunscreen, slap on a hat, and shade-break like a pro.
Keep your cool, sunburn is not a winning look.
Let the only thing sizzling be on the court! 🔥😎

12/01/2026

WELCOME | We are excited to have on board Leisa Rathborne as our new Chief Executive for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Our District has a proud history of innovation and collaboration, and we are excited to have an accomplished and highly respected health leader with more than 30 years’ experience across clinical, operational and infrastructure leadership in NSW Health.

We welcome Leisa to our District and look forward to her leadership!

09/01/2026

Feeling hot and bothered this weekend? Follow our tips to make yourself as cool as a cucumber.

🚰 stay hydrated with plenty of water
🏠 stay indoors in cool places like home, shopping centres and libraries
🏃‍♀️avoid exercising during the middle of the day
🧒monitor your children for overheating
🐶ensure your pets are kept out of the heat
👴check on your elderly and the vulnerable

08/01/2026

When you're feeling sick and don't know what to do, who you going to call? healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

A registered nurse can assist you by finding a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a doctor online or call you an
ambulance if it is life-threatening.

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Caringbah, NSW

Website

http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

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