Dana Dabrowska

Department of Health

Dana Dabrowska migrated to Australia in 1950. Unable to speak English when she started school, Dana attended night classes and worked hard to graduate. Her passion for nursing began when she was 12 after her father had an accident and frequently had to visit hospital.

In 1965, Dana moved to Darwin, working as a Registered Nurse in the Infant Health clinics. Over the years, Dana career evolved as she moved from Clinical Manager, and then becoming Director of Nursing for Remote Health.

Dana's work in remote communities and her dedication to improving health services, particularly alongside Aboriginal Health Workers, has left a lasting impact.