Northern Health hosted its Anzac Day service at its Bundoora campus – the long-time location for commemorations and home to many past service men and women.
The service provides an opportunity for staff, patients and members of the community to gather together to reflect and pay tribute to those who made sacrifices for their country.
Chief nursing and midwifery officer Lisa Cox said it was important to remember everyone who served at war.
“Today, we remember and honour the 60,000 Australians who were killed and 156,000 wounded or taken prisoner in [World War One]. We also remember over 800 Aboriginal Australians who landed at Gallipoli, 13 of whom were killed in action,” she said.
“We remember the more than 3000 Australian civilian nurses who volunteered for active service in the First World War. Today we also pay tribute to more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country.”
Representatives from across the health service featured including board chair Jennifer Williams and chief executive Siva Sivarajah, while a range of community members were also in attendance.
Northern Health’s Choir also participated in the Anzac Day service and sang several songs, including the Australian national anthem.
