Historical information

The First National Nursing History Conference with the theme Australian nursing - the story was held in Melbourne, Australia, in May 1993. The conference focused on documenting and preserving the heritage of nursing in Australia and included discussions and presentations on the profession's history.

Significance

Of significance to the AHNL as the conference highlighted the importance of maintainig history

Physical description

Yellow folder with black print detailing title and convenor on the front cover. There is also a black and whit photograph of 5 nurses standig with two children who are using crutches. The folder contains the programme and other information relating to the conference

Inscriptions & markings

Inside the front cover of the folder there is a large round red sticker with black print ' The Roral College/of Nursing Australia/ welcomes the/ Hon. Neal Blewett/ M.P./ to Officialy Open/ this Conference