Celebrating the Heart of Care | International Nurses Day at Carinya 2025

Sarah Jackson
5 days ago
6 min read

Today, on International Nurses Day, we pause to honour and celebrate the extraordinary people who dedicate their lives to care, compassion, and healing our nurses.

At Carinya, we are privileged to be surrounded by nurses past and present, each with a story, a memory, and a legacy of care that continues to inspire us all. From residents who once donned the iconic cap and uniform to our team members walking the floor today, their stories remind us that nursing is more than a profession; it’s a calling of the heart.

In the lead-up to International Nurses Day, Vince from our Leisure and Wellbeing team took time to sit down with some incredible residents and staff who have dedicated their lives to nursing. They generously shared their journeys, memories, and reflections.

These stories are a beautiful tapestry of courage, compassion, challenges, and above all, connection. They speak of quiet moments holding a patient’s hand, the joy of delivering new life into the world, the sorrow of loss, and the enduring pride of making a difference, no matter how big or small.

We have created a special visual wall of these remarkable faces. Each photo tells a story, and we invite you to click on each image to discover the inspiring nursing journey behind the smile.

Explore their stories by clicking the photos below, and join us in celebrating the heart of care this International Nurses Day.

Thelma

I was a General Nurse trained at Prince Henry's and working on Warragul Rd on a 7 ward Aged Care facility. I was inspired to become a nurse because I was the oldest of 13, so caring for people sort of came naturally, and the opportunity to move to the city from Bairnsdale was one I had to take!

Aged Care was the best time; we had so much fun! I have photos of me and another nurse dressed up in old-fashioned clothes and doing silly skits, making all our patients laugh! We did such a good job in our ward, they wanted us to visit all the other wards!

Jan

Lea

Araval

Fay

Norma

Kate

Amy and Priya

Amanda

Kirsten

Joy

Meg

Thank you to all the incredible nurses in our Carinya family, and around the world, for the immeasurable difference you make.