The International Nurses Day Celebrated in Australia

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. Florence Nightingale (12 May 1820 – 13 August 1910) was an English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. She gave nursing a favourable reputation and became an icon of Victorian culture. International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on her birthday.

On International Nurses Day, NSW Health acknowledges the compassion, professionalism, and round-the-clock commitment of nurses caring for patients in the public health system. We celebrate and appreciate nurses, and the important role of nursing across the world.

The Australian Nurse of the Year is announced at a ceremony at one of the state’s capital cities. Additionally, in each of the Australian states and territories, various nursing award ceremonies are conducted during the week.