Short story and poetry competition 2018

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Nurses and midwives have always talked about the amazing, uplifting and special moments they experience in their work. These stories inspire the nurses and midwives who hear them, as well as some who, after hearing such poignant stories, decide to take up the profession.

So without breaching confidentiality, let’s celebrate International Midwives’ and International Nurses’ Days 2018 by sharing our stories in prose or poetry.

First State Super is once again proud to help celebrate this short story and poetry competition by sponsoring the first prize of $2000, and the 2 runner-up prizes of $500. These prizes will be awarded to members or associate members of the NSWNMA who can tell an entertaining and inspiring story that promotes the wonderful work of nurses and midwives.

Congratulations to winning entries of the NSWNMA Short Story and Poetry Competition 2018. You can read them below:


Read the winning stories from the  2017 competition:   Read the short stories and poems from the 2016 competition. Read the short stories and poems from the 2015 competition. Read the short stories and poems from the 2014 competition.