April 25, 1916, saw the first Anzac Day commemoration as ceremonies across Australia as soldiers and nurses alike were recognised for their service at Gallipoli. 107 years on and Australian’s still recognise the day as a time to pay tribute to the brave members of our Defence Force who serve our country. There were more…
Australia’s nurses will have the opportunity to acknowledge their colleagues in the Defence Forces and those who have served before them during Canberra’s Anzac Day Commemorations. Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Fellows, Members and Staff will gather at the Australian Nurses Memorial on Anzac Parade to acknowledge the profession’s fallen before participating in the annual…
How much do you know about the nurses who represented our profession with distinction during the First World War? Those who have nursed before us have considerably shaped how our profession is today. We owe it to our nursing predecessors to learn their names and their history. Dr Ruth Rae FACN is a nurse and…