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This year's winners and finalists at the HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards highlighted the "sheer dedication and high calibre" of healthcare workers across the country.
Debbie Blakey, CEO of health industry superfund HESTA, said the awards – now in their 18th year – were an important reminder of the critical work and impact on communities achieved by nurses and midwives.
"Congratulations to our inspiring winners and finalists. I am so proud of their exceptional contributions, care and compassion shown to those they help daily," Ms Blakey said.
"We had hundreds of outstanding nominations for the Nursing and Midwifery Awards this year.
"It's fantastic to highlight the sheer dedication and high calibre of work taken on by nursing and midwifery professionals around Australia."
The Nurse of the Year category was won by Cathy Halmarick from Peninsula Health, for helping to establish the Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub in Southeastern Victoria.
Skye Stewart from Red Nose Australia was named Midwife of the Year for creating the nation's first stillbirth support guide for Aboriginal families.
Outstanding Organisation went to Healthy Communities Foundation Australia, recognised for improving access to primary healthcare services in remote and Aboriginal communities.
Each prize winner took home $10,000 to be used for professional development or to improve services or processes.
For more information, visit HESTA's awards hub.
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