Biographical entry Benger, Lesley Dora (1949 - 2000)

Summary

Lesley Benger gained a diploma in physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. She worked as a physiotherapist in Newcastle, South Africa, Britain and Bali before returning to Sydney and working at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She was later a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the University of Sydney. In 1981 Benger set up and managed her husband's medical practice. She later established a day surgery centre and managed both it and the practice.

Published resources

Newspaper Articles

• Benger, Ross, 'Obituary: Lesley Dora Benger, Day surgery pioneer', The Age, 7 February 2001. Details

Online Resources

• National Library of Australia, 'Benger Lesley Dora', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1477104. Details