An unswerving commitment to improving health and social outcomes for Aboriginal people has seen social worker Maddison Williams become widely recognised throughout Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District for her compassion and leadership.
Most recently, her dedication to culturally safe care has seen Maddison nominated as a finalist for Aboriginal Allied Health Professional of the year at the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
Currently working as the Senior Social Worker at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Mudang Mudjin (Building Strong Foundations) and Wilingali (Aboriginal and Maternal Infant Health Service) services at Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Maddison has established herself as a key contact for the District and other local services working with Aboriginal families requiring social work assistance.
“As a proud Wiradjuri woman, my favourite part of my job is working with Aboriginal children and families. I love working alongside, and learning from, NSW Health social workers, Aboriginal family health workers and child and family health nurses,” says Maddison.
A staunch advocate for culturally safe care, Maddison says, “I feel a strong cultural connection to my clients and want to ensure that they receive culturally appropriate care.”
“Providing a health service that is culturally safe helps build trust and increases engagement, leading to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”
Maddison is excited to be a finalist at the upcoming NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
“I’m so grateful that I have been recognised by my peers for my hard work servicing the Aboriginal community,” she says.
Winners of the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards will be announced on 23 February 2023.
