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Nursing History Newtown Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre

Florence Nightingale

Date: Wednesday 6th May, 2026

Presented by: Lin Coleman

Location: Newtown Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre, 4 Normanby Street, Newtown

Florence Nightingale was born May 12, 1820, died Aug 1910 aged 90. She was one of the most influential figures of her time and the founder of nursing as a profession. In addition, she was a social reformer, statistician and health innovator. In an acknowledgement of International Nurses Day, join me for a journey through history looking at the life and work of the “Lady with the Lamp”.

Tags: Florence Nightingale Health Innovation International Nurses Day Lady with the Lamp Nursing Nursing History Public Health Social Reform Statistics Women in Healthcare

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