Morisset Hospital: History, memories and questions answered

Join Morisset Hospital Historical Society for an engaging and personal exploration of the history of Morisset Hospital. Drawing on presenters Mitzi and Nan’s unique family connections, with generations of relatives having worked at the hospital, they will begin by sharing a brief history of this significant institution and its place in the local community. The presentation will then open into “You Can't Ask That... Yes You Can!”, an interactive question-and-answer session where audience members are encouraged to ask anything they've ever wanted to know about Morisset Hospital. Whether you're interested in sharing memories, separating fact from fiction, exploring its history, or learning about life at the hospital. Presented by Morisset Hospital Historical Society as part of History Illumintaed Festival. View the full program here History Illuminated - Lake Mac Libraries Nan Shipley – Janice Shipley nee Pursehouse, known as Nan, is a retired second generation Morisset Hospital employee. Her daughter is a third generation employee. Nan lived in one of the Piggery Hill residences at Morisset Hospital from when she was 8 years old in 1946 until 1961 with her family. Both of her parents were employed at the hospital. Nan worked as a psychiatric nurse, charge nurse and housekeeping sister at Morisset Hospital from 1956 until she retired in 1993. Nan has been a member of the Morisset Hospital Historical Society since 1997 and lives in Ryhope, Lake Macquarie. Mitzi Hopwood is a former employee of Morisset Hospital Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari is located at the Cameron Park Plaza complex, on Portland Drive Cameron Park. There is dedicated Museum parking and accessible parking available adjacent to the building. The venue has accessible bathrooms. The venue is easily accessed by public buses. *This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.