Every year on 12 May, International Nurses Day recognises the vital role nurses play around the world. It’s a chance to acknowledge a profession at the centre of healthcare, delivering skilled, compassionate care at every stage of life.
The date marks Florence Nightingale’s birthday, honouring the woman whose work helped shape modern nursing into the respected profession it is today.
The 2026 theme, “Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” highlights how better support for nurses leads to stronger care and healthier communities. Nurses are at the heart of healthcare, treating patients, monitoring progress, coordinating services and advocating for those in their care.
To do their jobs well, nurses need the right support: ongoing training, the right staffing, strong leadership and workplaces that prioritise wellbeing. When these are in place, they can provide high-quality, person-centred care and respond to increasingly complex health needs.
Nurses also play a broader role across the health system from preventing illness to managing chronic conditions, helping reduce pressure on hospitals and improve overall care.
International Nurses Day 2026 serves as a reminder that genuine support truly matters. Investing in nurses is essential for stronger healthcare and better outcomes for everyone.
Award-winning support for nurses
As a member-focused, values-driven organisation, we are committed to the ongoing promotion and creation of mutual value, striving to make a positive impact for our members and the communities we are part of.
Our Essential Worker Home Loan is a low interest, variable rate home loan specifically designed to recognise the contribution essential workers, like nurses, make to the community by supporting their home ownership journey with a value and feature packed product.
Independently recognised as winner of the 2024 Finder Innovation Award in the Social Impact Innovation category and with three 2025 Mozo Experts Choice Awards, our Essential Worker Home Loan demonstrates our commitment to support those who support others.
It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to essential workers for the work they do in always serving our community.
