COVID-19 nurses online vigil to honour overseas colleagues
On 12 May Australian and New Zealand nurses and midwives will honour their overseas colleagues who have lost their lives treating and caring for COVID-19 patients.
Federal ANMF is co-ordinating a candlelight vigil which will be pre-recorded and shared on social media at 7pm, 12 May, International Nurses Day.
All Victorian nurses, midwives and carers are invited to participate by submitting a photograph or video of yourself with or without a candle by 8.30am, Tuesday 5 May.
How to participate
- Film (about 20 seconds) or take a photograph of yourself with or without a candle.
- You may want to do this in a group (with physical distancing) or on your own.
- You may want to hold up a sign with a message to your colleagues and their friends and families across the globe.
Deadline
To participate in the vigil please submit your photo or video by 8.30am, Tuesday 5 May*.
Photo and filming tips
- Make sure you are in a well-lit room.
- Hold your phone horizontally/landscape (this is really important) and if filming handheld, try and keep your phone as steady as possible.
- Frame yourself so you’re looking directly at the camera straight ahead (not looking down at your phone).
- If you are filming – we’ll need about 20 seconds.
- Name your photo or video file if possible – with your name, your ward or hospital’s name.
How to submit your photo or video
- Find your video on your device and follow the instructions to upload it to our Dropbox.
- Name your photo or video file if possible – with your name, your ward or hospital’s name.
- The name and email address you are required to provide will not be published.
*Do you have interstate or New Zealand colleagues?
They can upload their photo or video to:
