In May each year we formally recognise the impact that our nurses and midwives have on the community, to coincide with the International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day.
The International Council of Nurses theme for International Nurses Day 2023 is Our Nurses. Our Future. In order to address the global health challenges and improve global health for all, we need to learn from the lessons of the pandemic and translate these into actions for the future that ensure nurses are protected, respected and valued.
This year’s theme for the International Day of the Midwife is Together again: from evidence to reality is a nod to the upcoming 33rd ICM Triennial Congress, where the global midwife community will come together for the first time in more than five years. It is also honours the efforts of midwives to action critical evidence towards meaningful change for the profession and the women and families our midwives care for.
Western Health’s celebrations:
This year we will be honouring both professions with an event on Friday 12 May 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm in the Auditorium at Sunshine Hospital (reserve a seat – capacity 200 attendees) and virtually via Live Stream:
- Hear from our Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery Adjunct Professor Shane Crowe, who will also be launching Western Health’s new Nursing & Midwifery Professional Practice Framework.
- Be inspired by the keynote address from Adjunct Professor Tanya Farrell, our new Director of Maternity Services. Tanya has previously been Victoria’s Senior Maternity Advisor and the Executive Director of Midwifery & Nursing at the Royal Women’s.
- Be entertained by award-winning nurse-comedian Georgie Carroll. Her bluntness and charm coupled with razor-sharp wit will give you a great laugh. Georgie had written 7 solo nationally sold-out stand up shows, and is a familiar face on Australian TV.
Enjoy delicious catering after the event in the Atrium.
There will also be some surprises for our nurses and midwives throughout the week.