Episode 20 - Kerri Anne Dooley - When nursing experience meets politics, real change happens

In this inspiring episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, host Wendy Trevarthen sits down with Kerri Anne Dooley, Member of Parliament for Redcliffe and CEO of MyCare Enterprises. With a career spanning decades in nursing, community care, and palliative services, Kerri Anne shares her remarkable journey, from international volunteer work in West Africa and Asia to founding a 24/7 palliative care service during the CO&%D-19 pandemic. Kerri Anne reflects on the pivotal moments that led her from the bedside to politics, including her advocacy role in establishing Queensland’s only children’s hospice, Hummingbird House. She also opens up about balancing family, study, and leadership, the lessons of resilience, and how this has shaped her ability to stay true to her community that she serves. This episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical advice for nurses who want to amplify their voice—whether in healthcare, policy, or the wider community. And towards the end of the episode, Kerri Anne leaves us with a golden nugget tip—a piece of advice you won’t want to miss. 🌟 📲 You can connect with Kerri Anne through her social media pages. 📧If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at www.healthyoptionsnow.org