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Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre

Locality: Swifts Creek, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5159 4210

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24.01.2022 2020 has again shown us the importance of our Bush Nursing Centre in the community - from drought to bushfires to COVID our wonderful nurses have been there supporting us. Our AGM is on next Wednesday 7th at 5.30pm. We need a minimum number of people to attend to make it a valid AGM. Can all community members please make an effort to join the AGM. We will be making a special presentation of a Life Membership to Marlis Glasl. ... Due to COVID the AGM will be on line. I'm sure over the last 6 months many of you (or your kids or grandkids) have become experts at online meetings! Please contact the centre to have the Zoom meeting link sent to you. We look forward to seeing you all on line!

23.01.2022 This week is National Volunteer Week. The Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre has been run by a volunteer committee of management for over 100 years. The dedication and passion of the volunteers who serve on the committee (and those who have previously served) and quietly go about their business of running the Bush Nursing Centre is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU! Our Prime Minister said this week about volunteers "You are at the heart of our country, and your quiet actions are... the threads that tie us all together. Australia is so grateful" Our current President featured this week in an article by Netball Victoria recognising the contribution of volunteers. Well done and thankyou Kath for all you do for the community. Thanks also to all the amazing volunteers serving the Swifts Creek community. #NVW2020 #volunteers #bushnursecentre ABC Gippsland Australian Government Department of Health Victorian Department of Health & Human Services Swifts Creek Bakery Albion Hotel IGA Xpress The Great Alpine Gallery Swifts Creek Football Netball Club Melina Bath MP Harriet Shing MP https://vic.netball.com.au//we-all-wear-many-different-hat See more

20.01.2022 We ask all community members to please sign the attached petition asking the Victorian Government to recognise the increase in operational costs and demands that Victoria’s bush nursing centres constantly face and to immediately and properly resource bush nursing centres. Please follow the attached link to sign the petition. Also if you are able please share the post. Thank you for your continued support. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au//view-e-/details/12/196

20.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day Today we say thanks to our wonderful Bush Nurse Manager Sue Carroll and all the nurses who assist at the centre. We also say thanks to all nurses everywhere who work tirelessly everyday but especially during the COVID19 pandemic. "Historically, as well as today, nurses are at the forefront of fighting epidemics and pandemics - providing high quality and respectful treatment and care. They are often the first and sometimes the only health professional that people see and the quality of their initial assessment, care and treatment is vital." WHO 2020

16.01.2022 Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th October at 5.30pm. Due to COVID-19 the meeting will be held on line. See details below.

16.01.2022 We wish to say a big thanks to the Lions Club of Bairnsdale for a very generous donation recently. Murray Goff President, Bairnsdale Lions CLub said "We know that during times of disaster and community trauma the Bush Nursing teams are placed in a position of trusted leadership.... Very often this leadership is not recognised as you inevitably get on with caring for your community" Thank you Murray for your kind words and recognition of the amazing work of our Bush Nurses. The funds will be put good use in supporting the ongoing work looking after the health needs of the Swifts Creek community. Lions Australia ABC Gippsland

15.01.2022 A Century of Rural Community Health Care: The History of the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre In 2018 the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre celebrated 100 years of service. We invite you to journey back in time over the century and delve into history of the health care service provided by the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre to its rural community. This publication details the history of the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre using a range of historical artefacts. You will explo...re the history of the service from 1914 to present day. The formal establishment of a Bush Nursing Service came about in 1918. You are invited to explore the historical memoirs of Bush Nurse Manager Pauline Fox, delve into the official records for a narrative of challenges, progress and achievements over the 100 years of service and explore the historical media releases connected to the establishment and work of the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre. We look back over a century of rural community health care the 100 years and look forward to continuing to innovate and adapt to provide the best quality service to the community. We acknowledge the contributions of many in making this vital service so successful and ensuring it remains viable in our community now and into the future. Book Purchases Copies of the book cost $35 and can be collected from the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre. If delivery is required postage costs will apply. To order contact the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre Phone: (03) 5159 4210 Email: [email protected] For local SCBNC members a direct deposit can be made with your name and book for reference. Notify the SCBNC of your deposit and leave your name and contact details. BSB: 083-519 Account Number: 516006235 The SCBNC will let you know when your book is ready for collection.

09.01.2022 SCBNC CLINIC CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY 9AM 27TH JULY 2020. Due to the landslide on the GAR our relief Bush Nurse can not get to the clinic this weekend. Apologies for the inconvenience...SCBNC CLINIC CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY 9AM 27TH JULY 2020. Due to the landslide on the GAR our relief Bush Nurse can not get to the clinic this weekend. Apologies for the inconvenience...

08.01.2022 Reminder our Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday October 7th at 5.30pm. Due to Covid the meeting will be online. So please contact the centre to register.

03.01.2022 To commemorate International Nurses Day 2020 Australia’s Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officers have prepared a special celebratory video. Among others the exceptional nurse leaders outline the significance of 2020 Year of the Nurse & Midwife, share stories of nurses that have inspired them by giving shout-outs and give health and well-being advice to nurses.