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International Nurses Day

One of Australia's most decorated military nurses, Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, has been immortalised in bronze at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Melinda Hoare.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

‘Essential contribution’ of nurses recognised

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2860 Views 0 Comments AWM, International Nurses Day, Vivian Bullwinkel

In recognition of International Nurses Day (May 12), the Australian Defence Force’s senior health leaders have paid tribute to the

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Nursing officers conduct a collective training simulation activity at HMAS Penguin in Sydney. Story by Ayesha Inoon. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
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Work of nurses celebrated

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2356 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, International Nurses Day, Service Nurses

Today is International Nurses Day and Defence is celebrating the extraordinary efforts of its nursing workforce, both serving and civilian.

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