(Community Recognition Statements, 20 June 2023, Legislative Assembly, NSW Parliament)

On behalf of the Sydney electorate, I thank Anthony Schembri for his leadership with St Vincent's Hospital, our major health agency. As CEO, Anthony brought a new focus on working with Indigenous communities and further developing services for vulnerable people. Most recently, St Vincent's opened the first multidisciplinary Long Covid Clinic in NSW, took the lead in providing vaccines for Monkeypox and pop-up WorldPride Health Hub. Anthony played a leading role in developing the NSW Government's LGBTIQA+ Health Strategy. As with any health service, Anthony has led an ongoing program of upgrading services and facilities. He has a strong record of work at board and planning level, and involvement with training and teaching with his social work background giving him a broader perspective on health. I've met with Anthony and board members several times to discuss how we can work together to support the growth and development of St Vincent's Hospital and I valued his commitment and strategic approach to health and wellbeing. I thank Anthony for his contribution to inner city health services and wish him well in his new role as Chief Executive of Northern Sydney Local Health District.