Meet the Telstra Business Award 2011 winners: Darwin Day Surgery

Opening a private day surgery was the only way Darwin could keep its one resident plastic surgeon. The bold move is bringing other benefits for the community, too. Business Owner Micro-Business Award Darwin nurses Joanne Kovac and Maureen Schaffer were working in their own  private community nursing service five years ago, when plastic surgeon Dr …

AMP Innovation Award

Medical staff shortages, limited operating hours and long waiting lists at local hospitals continue to drive innovation at Darwin Day Surgery. Owned and operated by two registered nurses, with a surgeon as business partner, the surgery opened in 2007 as an alternative to Darwin’s two main hospitals for procedures such as minor plastic and hand …