Booklet of article that appeared in the newspaper outlining events, programmes, etc. that are of community involvement. Computer and IT programmes; Uni helps kids learn about safe, active, healthy life; Uni eager to foster partnership with local community; Professor David James (Vice Chancellor) to be chair of regional consultation group reforming State's planning system; Ballarat's Martin Hughes of BU Geology Department and Queensland's Neil Phillips to present paper at Geological Society of America in Seattle; Uni to build aquatic centre to attract top swimmers; Open Days planned by Ballarat Universities; Sue Hadden, Ballarat Uni, received $75,000 grant to carry out research on Victoria's disappearing native grasses; Ballarat Uni to host major student sculpture show; Moves to develop high-tech park plan; New Research Plans assisted by Professor Tom O'Donnell; Indian experts look for answers to get more from their depleted desert forests; Uni conducts nursing survey re courses to be offered; Rabbit numbers rise - survey from farmers; Ted Lovett, VFL footballer (Fitzroy) talk on racism in sport at Ballarat Uni.; Australian beer awards at Ballarat Uni.; Study on Unhealthy Fitness - Heart Foundation suggests regular exercise at level suited to individual needs; Survey tracks path of yellow spotting; Tertiary push for hospital - Ararat; University considered for athletics facility; Top-level study on fitness for the elderly to be monitored by Human Movement and Sports Science students, University of Ballarat; Institute of Chartered Accountants will hold its annual accounting information day at the University of Ballarat's Foundation Hall. Students from other universities to attend; Prince Edward's visit - challenge of "Great Rubber Tube Raft Regatta" at Lake Wendouree; Uni, company in joint training initiative - installation on Novell's networking software in the degree course; Uni begins study into tree threat; Eureka leadership conference in Ballarat; Leadership conference an outstanding success.Buff coloured cover, black print. Pages glued and bound - black tape. Newspaper articles - photographs and print - on separate sheets in reverse order of appearance in paper; December to February.Symbol of University of Ballarat - cover.computer and it, newspaper items, health, local community involvement, david james, vice chancellor, state's planning system, martin hughes, geology department, neil phillips, queensland university, geological society of america, seattle, aquatic centre, sue hadden, research grant, $75000, native grasses, sculpture exhibitiontom o'donnell, indian experts, nursing survey, rabbit survey, ted lovett, footballer, racism in sport, australian beer awards, unhealthy fitness, heart foundation, athletics facility, fitness for the elderly, human movement and sports science, intitute of chartered accountants, networking system in degree course, eureka leadership conference

The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: This document outlines the life and career of Nancy Winifred Long, highlighting her significant contributions to nursing education and hospital administration in Australia. Born in Talbot, Victoria, in 1910.Left school at fourteen due to family circumstances and worked in domestic employment before entering nursing. Completed general nursing training at Ballarat Base Hospital in 1930 and midwifery training in 1931. Gained the Infant Welfare Certificate at Tweddle Babies' Home.Became Sister-in-Charge of the Children's Ward at Ballarat Hospital. Awarded the Florence Nightingale Scholarship, becoming its first recipient. Studied in the UK, earning a Diploma with distinction in Nursing Administration from the University of London in 1947.Undertook further study and hospital visits in the UK, Scandinavia, the United States, and Canada. Joined the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as a tutor-sister. Appointed the first Dean of the Northern District School of Nursing in 1950, pioneering a college-based nursing education model. Despite financial and institutional challenges, she was instrumental in sustaining and advocating for the program. Served on various committees, including the Victorian Nurses Board Education Committee and the Course Development Committee of the Victoria Institute of Colleges.Active in the Matrons' Association, Nurse Educators Section, and the Royal Victorian College of Nursing, where she was a Fellow for 23 years. Recognized for her tireless dedication and pioneering efforts in nursing education, especially in post-war Australia. Continued as Dean until health issues forced her resignation in 1974.Remembered for her leadership, resilience, and the positive impact she had on nursing education and the lives of her colleagues and students. Passed away peacefully, 02 March 1986, leaving a legacy of service and innovation in Australian nursing.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Citation for Nancy Winifred Long who died on 02 March 1986 - 4 pages typed This item contains the following documents: 3792.6a Citation for Nancy Winifred Long who died on 02 March 1986 - 4 pages typed 3792.6b Copy of abovenurse training, lister house, history, nancy winifred long