By MADONNA LOGUE
This year marks a significant milestone - 100 years of service to the Violet Town community by the Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre and exactly 150 years of combined service shared between six staff.
The current building of the centre is a far cry from its humble beginnings as the town's hospital, but it was the foresight and commitment of the very first board members to lay the foundation, recognising the vital need for quality health care in our rural community.
Over the decades, our home and organisation have evolved, and our story, captured in the book "Call the Nurse", is one of perseverance, dedication, and transformation.
In the 1930s and 40s, the service struggled to survive; yet, with the unwavering support of the community and the dedication of volunteers, we endured - moving into a new era of care.
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Today, Violet Town Bush Nursing stands as a pillar of strength, known for its compassion, resilience, and service.
This centre epitomises family and family support, with couples having worked here and board members and staff with their own family members as residents.
It has grown through adversity into what it is today: the town’s major employer and a shining example in the health care sector, recognised for its unique model of community-centred care.
None of this would have been possible without our dedicated staff - both past and present, and many individuals have walked these corridors, giving their time, skill, and heart to make this place what it is.
At the request of our residents - who deeply appreciate the care they receive - we took time last Thursday to formally recognise and honour six outstanding staff members who have served this home and community with dedication and distinction.
We thank each of them for their years of service, commitment, and heart.
They are the reason our home continues to thrive after 100 years - and will carry on well into the future.
We take pride in this moment and in the legacy of care that Violet Town Bush Nursing represents.
