Today I want to honour the incredible legacy of Sister Alison Bush, a true pioneer in Aboriginal healthcare who began her nursing career in my electorate, at Marrickville District Hospital in the early 1960s. Alison and her twin sister were children of parents affected by the Stolen Generations—an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to dignity, respect and equity in healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. After training in midwifery and infant welfare, Alison became one of the first Aboriginal midwives to work in a major metropolitan maternity hospital in New South Wales. She advocated tirelessly for culturally safe maternity services and helped develop training and education programs for Aboriginal health workers. Throughout her career, Alison provided leadership in building understanding between healthcare providers and Aboriginal communities, embedding culturally appropriate practices within mainstream services. Her professional service was recognised through numerous honours and awards. Sister Alison Bush's groundbreaking work has improved healthcare outcomes for generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families—a legacy that continues to inspire us all.