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2015 GHS builds partnerships

In 2011 my husband Tim died of cancer after nearly 4 years of health system experiences, first to learn what it was that his body was doing, then to try and help his body be well and ultimately for his …

Needs analysis for establishment of GHS

The Gippsland Health Summit (GHS) aims to educate doctors, medical staff, health administrators and other health care providers in patient centered care, mindfulness, patient advocacy, engaging and communicating with our patients and empathy, so that we achieve better health …

Are you really present in your life?

If you were present more often what would change?

Recently I was watching Australia’s Got Talent with my children when I was privileged to witness Mick the Poet recite an Australian poem.  My apologies to Mick as I have not …

What does “practising” mindfulness mean?

This morning while I was meditating (a formal mindful practice) I noticed that my elbows were up on the arms of the chair, my hands were clasped and my shoulders were up around my ears!  Then I noticed I was …

Slowing down to speed up

Like many people at this time of the year I am slowing down to be with family, to take a break from the busy-ness of work and term time. In the last two weeks I have had a couple of …

The importance of primary care

Sharing this video of Professor Richard Roberts discussing the importance of primary care, evidence based care and guidelines, patient centred care, family doctoring in relation to continuity – an ongoing relationship and comprehensiveness of services, understanding the patient’s values in …

Foundations in Mindful Leadership

Thank you to the Gippsland Leaders who joined me for the Foundations in Mindful Leadership retreat last Friday, a real privilege for me.

Imagine if everything you did at work was completely aligned to your values and that over time …

I don’t have time to be nice at work

Have you ever said something like “I don’t have time to be nice at work“?

What do you prioritise at work?

Do you want to be that person who has no time to be kind?

Is stress or …