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Dr Eva Eden

Australian educator in the field of veterinary science, agricultural science and pharmacy.

Freda Elizabeth Jacob

Australian occupational therapist

Margaret Chuene Mncadi

South African doctor and activist

Cynthia Stuhlmiller was appointed Professor of Mental Health Nursing at Flinders University of South Australia in 2000. Her areas of interest included mental health nursing, traumatic stress and qualitative research.

Elizabeth-Anne Stuart Abell

Elizabeth-Anne Abell was a key figure in Queensland nursing from the 1940s. She was Matron at Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane (1961-1968) and Chief Nursing Officer of the Queensland Department of Health.

Mary Malahlela-Xakana

Malahele-Xakana became the first Black woman to register as a medical doctor in South Africa in 1947. She was also a founder member of the YWCA, a member of the Women’s Peace movement and a member of the Fort Hare University Council.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

South African politician, medical doctor and anti-apartheid activist

Eileen Parry

Eileen Parry joined the Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) in 1941. In August 1943 Parry was made Assistant Controller of the AWAS, Tasmania and she had reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel when she was discharged in 1946.