Historical information

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of 28 nurses in uniform in three rows. The front row has nine nurses sitting on chairs. The middle has ten nurses standing. The back row has nine nurses standing.

Inscriptions & markings

school 19 5th Aug 1953 on note attached to rear of photograph.