Aaron Sverdlov, Professor and Director of Heart Failure at University of Newcastle, shared on LinkedIn:
“I was delighted to receive the NSW Health Staff Member of the Year 2026 award at the recent NSW Health Awards in Sydney.
I moved to Australia from Ukraine at 14 and have spent much of my professional life in the Australian public health system. That gives this recognition a particular personal significance. Much of my clinical and research work has focused on heart failure and cardio-oncology, including developing services and improving access to specialist care across the Hunter New England region since moving to NSW in 2017.
While this is an individual award, very little of what we do is achieved individually. I’ve been fortunate to work with excellent colleagues throughout my career. In Newcastle, I’ve worked closely with Doan Ngo in developing our cardio-oncology program, alongside Trent Williams, who leads our cardio-oncology nursing team. Our heart failure and cardio-oncology services depend on the dedication and hard work of many outstanding nurses, doctors, pharmacists, allied health professionals, researchers and administrative staff.
A particular thank you to Trent Williams for taking the initiative and putting so much time and effort into my nomination. I’m also grateful to Tracey McCosker and Paul Craven and the Hunter New England Local Health District executive for their support. It was particularly nice to have Tracey and Paul there on the night.”
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