A century of community health care

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 the history of the health care service provided by the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre to its rural community.

A framed print comparing the Bush Nursing Centre building in 1972 with the rebuilt Centre in October 2010

The centenary book

This publication details the history of the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre using a range of historical artefacts. You will explore the history of the service from 1914 to the 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 Centre.

We look back over a century of rural community health care, 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.

Buying a copy

Copies of the book cost $35 and can be collected from the Centre. If delivery is required, postage costs will apply.

A Past and Present display of portraits of bush nurses who have worked at the Centre

The sample is a look inside the first 10 pages. Page 2 is blank.

Order the centenary book

Fill this in and administration will be in touch about payment and collection or postage.

The district

The district the Centre has served since 1918.

Golden autumn leaves on the tree outside the Bush Nursing Centre

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Questions about the book?

Administration can take an order over the phone, or by email.