Celebrating International Nurses Day 2025

International Nurses Day is celebrated globally on May 12, marking the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The theme for 2025 was the health and wellbeing of nurses - highlighting the critical role a healthy nursing workforce plays in improving health systems, better outcomes for communities and strengthening economies. 

Our dedicated team, including both Neurological Nurses and Residential Nurses, are more than just caregivers - they are a lifeline for our Clients. From the moment of diagnosis, they are often the first reassuring voice, guiding each person with compassion, expertise and personalised care. Their unwavering commitment ensures our Clients feel supported throughout their journey - often with a warm cuppa, a reassuring smile, and most likely, a joke or two.

To mark the occasion, the team hosted morning teas across several Residential Facilities. They also provided health checks for MSWA staff at Wilson, Butler, Sunbury, and Albany. 
Over a lovely morning tea, team members took the time to connect. reflect. and celebrate the vital contributions nurses make to our community and the healthcare system. 

Hear from the MSWA Nursing team:

"You're not just a nurse. Take pride in what you do. You're making a difference in someone else's life." - Laura Dalton, MSWA Nurse 

"Treat a disease, you win or lose. Treat a person, you win every time." - Kelly Duthie, MSWA Nurse 

"A nurse's care extends beyond the physical - it reaches into the soul, where true healing begins." - Aimee Fallows, MSWA Nurse 

"As nurses, we aren't just healthcare providers - we become part of our Clients' lives, their families, their communities. We bear witness to their triumphs and struggles, and we are there for them when they feel lost or uncertain. This is a privilege we hold dear." - Dee Lucey, MSWA Metro Clinical Nurse Manager 

"Working at MSWA gives me the opportunity to deliver care that is truly person-centred. It's not just about treating symptoms - it's about understanding each person's journey, their goals, their fears, and their strengths." - Rochelle Brown, MSWA Neurological Nurse 

"I love working as an MSWA Nurse because I get to support my Clients throughout their journey. I love that I can make a real difference to their lives and help them to live their best life." - Emily Koop, MSWA Neurological Nurse