Local health stars recognised at Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN awards
A project officer and two teams based in Murray Bridge have been honoured at the annual awards of the local health network.
SA Health staff from Murray Bridge and across the region have been recognised for their outstanding work at the annual awards of the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.
Three prizes were given to Murray Bridge-based health workers or teams at this year’s awards night, held at the Bridgeport Hotel last Thursday.
Close the Gap project officer Renee Kropinyeri won the Values Superstar RMC Cares Award for upholding the health network’s values: respect, motivation, compassion, consumer focus, accountability, resourcefulness, excellence and service.
She had a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people, the LHN said in a statement.
She played a pivotal role in supporting Aboriginal health initiatives and collaborated with Aboriginal communities and partners to ensure culturally safe, responsive, and community-informed approaches to care.
An Excellence in Aboriginal Health Award went to the team behind Nra:gi Ya:yun, a pilot project which aims to improve treatment of diabetes within the Indigenous community.
The project was an outstanding example of leadership in developing a culturally grounded, community-led response to the burden of diabetes across the region, the LHN said.
The team had improved health outcomes and reshaped how the LHN approached service design, research and partnerships with Aboriginal communities.
A NAIDOC Champion of Reconciliation Award went to the team behind an interactive Ngarrindjeri signage project, which has led to the installation of totem poles and plaques featuring Ngarrindjeri language and artworks at the Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend and Meningie hospitals.
The artworks were created by Aunty Ros Richards.
Another 10 awards were also handed out on the night, mostly to individuals and teams based in the Riverland.
LHN chief executive Wayne Champion congratulated all winners and finalists on their achievements.
“The commitment, experience and passion of professionals, staff, and volunteers within RMC LHN is integral in our ability to deliver and consistently improve health outcomes for our region,” he said.
“I congratulate and thank everyone for their ongoing efforts to improving care and making a difference in their communities.”
- Read more: Researchers partner with Ngarrindjeri elders on diabetes treatment trial
- Watch a video about the interactive Ngarrindjeri signage project: youtube.com.
