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Formal qualifications attained

Bronnie Anderson-Smith Strategy, Planning & Engagement Manager – Public Health Officer Training Program

Jennifer Lampard Communicable Diseases Surveillance Nurse – Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 award

Penelope (Penny) Clark Clinical Nurse Consultant 3 Retired October 2022 After a 10-year posting in Public Health and a career in health spanning 40+ years, Clinical Nurse Consultant Penny Clark retired this year. Penny was the co-clinical lead for the Communicable Diseases Surveillance team, which investigates cases of infectious diseases (also called notifiable diseases) and outbreaks that occur in western Sydney. Penny first registered as a nurse in 1979 and took on a wide range of roles in health, including department manager for infection control (Blacktown Hospital), community/multicultural health settings at Fairfield, Cabramatta and Villawood, and nursing roles in the aged care setting. Penny was a great nurse advocate for both patients and colleagues, she made an impact on anyone who met her. “I am glad I chose to work in public health as it’s been both a pleasure and an honour to meet and collaborate with so many wonderful people

Jennifer Plaskett Health Promotion School Age Coordinator – Diploma in Leadership and Management

Dr Jessica Wells Public Health Physician – Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine

Melissa Mason Health Promotion Officer – Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

in WSLHD and Health Protection Network.” - Penny Clark.

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Year in Review 2022