Dr Kate Kloza

Dr Kate Kloza is currently preparing to spend her 5th winter on an Australian Antarctic research base. With a truly inspiring passion for Antarctica and for the work she does for the Australian Antarctic Division, Kate has served as the sole doctor on different expeditions on each of Australia's 4 permanent Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations, for periods of around 12 months at a time.In this interview, she explains what gives her the confidence to able to take on that kind of challenge in such inhospitable environments, and she describes the wonder and beauty of the region that keeps drawing her back. With her next voyage due to set sail in January 2021, she spoke to CCIM from her home in WA.