Leslie Baird

INDUCTED 2016

Fr Leslie Baird has been instrumental in the inception and growth of Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service into a sustainable communitycontrolled health service.

Over the past two decades he has advocated on behalf of the Yarrabah community to grow Gurriny into a comprehensive primary health service that now operates five days a week, both from a clinic site as well as an outreach mobile service. Leslie’s many and varied roles have included Manager of Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service, social and emotional wellbeing support services, drug and alcohol lecturer, and the mentoring and development of Indigenous leaders. Through his dedication and hard work, Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service has developed a model of care that is centred around the individual, family and community and is delivering the best health outcomes for the Yarrabah community.