21 Hearts – Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke
Highlights
- Experience the poignant storytelling of Vivian Bullwinkel and the nurses, honouring their courage and resilience.
- Engage with a powerful narrative that reflects the strength and humour of Aussie nurses during wartime.
- Reflect on the historical significance of Radji Beach, where bravery meets tragedy in a moving tribute.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities at the venue, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees.
Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life.
21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them.
A story of hope, courage, resilience and heart.
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