In Caring Hands
Campaspe ShireRochester & District War Memorial Hospital was established in 1952 as a tribute to those who served in World War Two. A name change followed amalgamation with Elmore District Hospital in 1993 to Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (redhs)
A grant from the Victorian Government in 2016 provided an opportunity to create a further tribute to those veterans whose service inspired the original hospital.
Richard Yates, a sculptor from Chewton, was commissioned to create life-sized figures of a nurse and a soldier, a tribute to those whom we seek to honour.
Figures of a soldier and a nurse symbolise much to those who have served in conflict. A soldier walking out of the hospital denotes, recovery, rehabilitation and return to normal life and health. The nurse depicts so many who sacrificed so much to ensure the welfare of our wounded personnel of all services. These figures individually represent many men and women of Rochester and District who served this nation. Jointly, it can be seen that a veteran is in 'caring hands' as a consequence of his service.