A story of love, resilience, and achievement on International Nurses Day
It’s a career built on care, but for some, the journey to becoming a nurse in Australia is anything but easy. May 12 is International Nurses Day, marking the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who founded modern nursing and is remembered for her bravery treating wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. It’s a day to honour compassion, commitment and courage—qualities shared by the woman you’re about to meet, who overcame a difficult childhood in Iran to build a new life here.
SBS News In Depth · SBS Audio
May 11, 20253m 40s
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Show Notes
It’s a career built on care, but for some, the journey to becoming a nurse in Australia is anything but easy. May 12 is International Nurses Day, marking the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who founded modern nursing and is remembered for her bravery treating wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. It’s a day to honour compassion, commitment and courage—qualities shared by the woman you’re about to meet, who overcame a difficult childhood in Iran to build a new life here.