VPRS 16425 Mothercraft Nurses Training Register (prior to State registration)

Full description

The Mothercraft Nurses Act 1949 (No. 5413) was the earliest legislation relating to mothercraft nursing in Victoria. Prior to this the Maternal and Child Hygiene branch of the Department of Health (VA 695) issued certificates of competency for mothercraft nurses.

This register appears to be a record of training undertaken by potential mothercraft nurses, dating prior to State registration. Entries continue until 1954, meaning there is a period of overlap (1951-1954) between this register and the Mothercraft Nurses Register (VPRS 16427) established under the Mothercraft Nurses Act 1949. This register records the date that training was completed and the Mothercraft Nurses Register records the date of registration (including registration number). It is possible to locate entries for individuals in both registers, the registration details usually following up to several months after the completion of training.

Information is recorded in the register on alphabetical tabs in chronological order.

Columns include:

Name
Training Institution
Date