Historical information

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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

Printed booklet of sixteen pages with soft cardboard sea green cover faded to mustard brown. Cover has silver printed details 'The Northern District School of Nursing First Annual Report' and in black 'of Committee of Management for the twelve months ended 31st March, 1951, Lister House Rowan Street Bendigo. Contents cover Office Bearers, Photos and details of Nurses' residences, dining room and some students, educational details, Matrons Conference and Income and expenditure. There are six copies.