GARDEN Village marked International Nurses Day with a show of support for future nurses and the announcements of four new scholarships funded through community generosity.
At a morning tea held on Monday 12 May, Garden Village Auxiliary President Cheryl Pearson announced two $5000 Enrolled Nurse Scholarships funded by the Auxiliary, celebrating the ongoing contribution of nurses to aged care and the wider community.
“The Garden Village Auxiliary is delighted to fund two Garden Village Scholarships to support the next generation of nurses,” she said.
“International Nurses Day is a special day for many residents and it’s wonderful to bring nurses together across the generations.
“The scholarships support students undertaking the Diploma of Nursing at TAFE NSW.
Jessee Bevan and Vaughan Howarth were awarded the Enrolled Nurse Scholarships, supporting their Diploma of Nursing studies at TAFE NSW.
The Garden Village Scholarship Fund also presented two $5000 scholarships to Registered Nurses Molly Ware and Amber Miller, who are undertaking further study at Charles Sturt University.
Craig Wearne, CEO of Garden Village, thanked those who contributed to the region’s healthcare workforce.
“We thank our partners TAFE NSW, Charles Sturt University, and our incredible Garden Village Auxiliary for helping make this celebration so special.
“Creating space for conversations between educational partners and Garden Village Nurses on International Nurses Day, strengthens our whole community and creates valuable connections to support the development of a nursing workforce in our region which positively impacts the future of ageing,” Mr Wearne said.
The Auxiliary will continue its fundraising efforts with a community garage sale on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May from 9am to 1pm at Garden Village.
All proceeds from the event go to initiatives such as nurse education, resident wellbeing, and care innovations.
By Sis HIGGINS
