Base Hospital trained nurses reunite

THE Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League recently held its 96th Annual Reunion at the Ballarat Golf Club.

More than 120 people attended the event which included an annual general meeting and a lunch.

“Many travelled from interstate to be there, some celebrating special milestones, including schools who completed their training from 40 to 70 years ago,” said league projects officer Trina Jones.

“On the day, the Joanne Gilbert Scholarship, a biannual scholarship for registered midwives at Grampians Health Ballarat, was presented to the successful two applicants, Georgia Trigg and Kerrie Walsh.

“The memorial scholarship was presented by Julie Brusaschi, Joanne’s mother who introduced the recipients and wished them well in their future education endeavours supported by the scholarship.”

The reunion’s guest speaker was Grampians Health’s chief nursing and midwifery officer Leanne Shea who spoke about nurse education and the redevelopment of the Ballarat Base Hospital.

“Many friendships were reunited by the event and we encourage other past trainees to attend next year,” Ms Jones said.