About Joan Winch
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 86). Joan Winch was an Australian nurse, academic and midwife.
Marie Joan Winch (commonly known as Joan Winch, 9 June 1935 – 2 March 2022) was an Indigenous Australian nurse and educator.
Biography
Winch was born on 9 June 1935 in Perth, Western Australia. Her mother died when she was 13.
She began working with the Perth Aboriginal Medical Service in 1975. She founded the Perth Aboriginal Medical Service at the Marr Mooditj college. She was awarded a PhD in Aboriginal Studies in May 2011 by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
Winch died on 2 March 2022.
Awards
WA Citizen of the Year: 1986 Western Australian Aboriginal of the Year: 1987 Australian Aboriginal of the Year: 1987 World Health Organisation Sasakawa Award for Primary Health Care Work: 1987 John Curtin Medal: 2008
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Who was Joan Winch?
Indigenous Australian nurse (1935–2022)
When was Joan Winch born?
Joan Winch was born on 9 June 1935 in Perth.
When did Joan Winch die?
Joan Winch died on 2 March 2022.
What was Joan Winch's occupation?
Joan Winch was a nurse, academic and midwife.
What nationality was Joan Winch?
Joan Winch was Australian.
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