Agency:
Bush Nursing Association
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1910
Description:
Bush nursing services were designed to bring health care to remote areas, mainly in the areas of midwifery and child health. The service came under government control but the Bush Nursing Association continued to operate in an advisory capacity and some bush nursing centres were managed by local committees constituted for that purpose.
Information Sources:
The Companion to Tasmanian History
Functions Performed:
Community health and welfare
Related Agencies:
Federation League of Northern Tasmania (NG2368) | 01 Jan 1898 | 31 Dec 1901 |
Series Created By Agency:
NS1062 Records of Various Municipal Organisations | 22 Feb 1915 | 19 Mar 1953 |