A new learning module for all NSW Health staff has benefitted from the expertise of Northern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Drug and Alcohol staff member Michelle Lawrence. 

Michelle is the clinical lead for the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Aboriginal service. She has been involved as the subject matter expert for Health Education and Training’s new e-learning module – Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing. 

Michelle was involved in the co-design and development of the module. 

“The module helps to inform, guide and enable self-empowerment for all Aboriginal health professionals across NSW Health,” she said. 

“It also acknowledges the cultural importance of the role our Aboriginal workforce has in ensuring Aboriginal health outcomes are a priority. 

Michelle said she is proud to work with some of the most dedicated Aboriginal health workers across multiple districts and organisations. 

“This module is to thank them and to let them know we understand the challenges they face and to continue to highlight the resilience of our people,” she said. 

For NSW Health staff, please visit My Health Learning to access the module.