Dianna "Di" Armstrong

2020 was the Year of the Nurse & Midwife. During the global pandemic of 2020, the tireless efforts of our frontline staff and care workers became paramount. Dianna is one of nine nurses nominated by our partner, the Queensland Nurses & Midwives Union (QNMU), who have gone above and beyond.

I am a Clinical Nurse, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, QNMU Delegate and social activist. My mother was a nurse and she encouraged me to go into nursing and it was through a combination of strong family values and maintaining a sense of fairness and justice that I got involved with the then QNU.

I have always advocated for those without a voice and stood up for those left behind or disadvantaged. I have been involved with many campaigns over the past 25 years and I believe it is important to be visible and help people where I can, whether that be through helping set up branch seminars or lobbying for safer working conditions like we do via the branch and Queensland Community Alliance. I enjoy connecting with and helping people, and my privileged position as a nurse allows me to make a difference.

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