Credited with having played a critical role in establishing modern nursing in Australia, Lucy Osburn along with five Nightingale trained nurses arrived in Sydney from England in 1868. It was Sir Henry Parkes, then Colonial Secretary, who asked Florence to help improve Sydney Infirmary and Dispensary (later called the Sydney Hospital) and commence a training school for nurses. Reportedly, in her time, Lucy successfully trained many Nightingale nurses and established the Nightingale focus on cleanliness, sanitation, fresh air and adequate food.
Picture credit: State Library of NSW collection, courtesy of Dr Judith Godden FACN (Hon)
