The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Study Mission Delegation visited Sydney from 23 to 24 October. They visited the Royal North Shore Hospital to observe and learn more about its emergency and paramedic facilities and also its transportation services (ambulances etc.) CLAIR supported the Assembly Study Mission in setting up appointments, lectures and accompanying the delegation during their visits.
The delegation members were also able to exchange ideas and opinions regarding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Royal North Shore Hospital’s endeavors in relation to this. The members were also able to visit treatment and therapy facilities where hospital staff provided in depth information regarding hospital protocols.
Also, during the study mission, delegates were able to observe Australian public transportation (specifically trains and ferries) and discuss the user-friendliness of the services provided in regards to hospital patients and their mobility. The delegates were able to draw distinctions between the Japanese Public Transport system and its Australian counterpart, pointing out the advantages of each system.
