The Director of Nursing & Midwifery and Clinical Governance within the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Mrs Farmer has made significant contributions to public health throughout the pandemic.
In June 2020, her executive leadership was pivotal during WSLHD’s initial Covid-19 response.
She liaised with key staff from the Commonwealth, the NSW Ministry of Health and residential aged care facilities to ensure the availability of adequate nursing workforce to support local outbreak sites.
Establishing a District Covid-19 Nursing Workforce Unit, Mrs Farmer was also integral in key initiatives, such as the WSLHD Intensive Care Workforce Plan, the Covid-19 Ward Model of Care and the WSLHD Clinical Governance Safety and Quality Priorities.
“To find out I had won the medal was fantastic,” she said.
“I’m so proud to receive this after a 46-year career that I will be retiring from this year; it’s wonderful recognition for a job that I’ve loved and will miss.”
Two former commanders at Campsie Local Area Command have been awarded Australian Police Medals (APM) – Detective Superintendent Michael McLean and Superintendent David Roptell.
Now the Anti Terrorism & Intelligence Group Commander, Det Supt McLean is recognised as having forged an outstanding reputation in the NSW Police Force and wider law enforcement community, as a highly skilled thinker and leader across multiple policing portfolios.
Supt Roptell is recognised as an outstanding police leader committed to the policing profession, with particular care for youth and community safety across the State.
Icing on cake after leading health efforts and 46 years spent on job
CALLING it the icing on the cake, Padstow’s Caroline (Carol) Farmer has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service to NSW Health as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.