International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife celebration.

Join us on campus for a morning of coffee, breakfast canapés and meaningful connections as we celebrate these important occasions!

Connect with nursing and midwifery students and network with local industry professionals while gaining valuable insights into the field.

We’re thrilled to welcome to Mildura Dr. Yangama Jokwiro, Head of the Department of Rural Health Sciences at La Trobe University, as our keynote speaker. Dr Jokwiro is an award-winning academic specialising in nursing education and digital health transformation. As Head of the Department for Rural Health Sciences at La Trobe University, he has led the development of postgraduate micro-credentials in digital health, equipping rural health nurses with essential skills.  As co-founder of the Vaka Health Foundation, a pioneering social enterprise, Yangama drives digital health initiatives to enhance healthcare accessibility across Africa. 

Panel:

• Dr Yangama Jokwiro – Head of the Department of Rural Health Sciences, La Trobe University
• Katrina Allen – Executive Director Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer, Mildura Base Public Hospital
• Carly Batson – Midwife, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and Mildura Base Public Hospital 
• Brooke Higgs – Midwife, Family and Child Hub, Sunraysia Community Health Services 

🎉 Bonus for students! Attend on the day for a chance to win a stethoscope!

☕ Breakfast canapés provided by Verdict Catering.