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Nursing Down Under
by Alliance Nursing
Discover what it’s like to live and work down under in Australia as a nurse! On this podcast, Journalist Kate Creedon, chats to nurses who have made the move down under from the UK and Ireland, as they share their own experiences, tips and tricks. Also featured throughout the series are team members from Alliance Nursing, covering everything from visa requirements to work opportunities across the country!To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Alliance Nursing, visit www.alliancenursing.com.au.Visit us on Instagram @AllianceNursingAustralia.
Episodes
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The Power of Choice: Georgia Kait on the Flexibility of Agency Nursing
In this episode of Nursing Down Under, we’re joined by Georgia Kait, who you might have seen making nursing content on TikTok as @GeorgiaKait. As a mum of two, Georgia loves the flexibility of working with Alliance Nursing, being able to pick the shifts that work for her. Tune in to hear how the...
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Nursing, Adventure, and a New Life in Perth: Meet Nurse Kirsty
Join us as we chat with Kirsty Maskell, known on social media as @NurseK200, and one of Alliance Nursing’s newest recruits. Kirsty is a specialized mental health nurse who recently made the leap from Scotland to Perth. In this episode, she shares the motivations behind her big move, her…
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Nursing on the Road: Remote Nursing with a Family
After 16 years of nursing in a hospital in Sydney, Lauren and her partner packed up their things and hit the road, embarking on a year-long road trip with their children that turned into three years of travelling around Australia in a campervan. During their adventure, Lauren picked up shifts…
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Remote Reach: Mental Health Nursing in Isolated Communities
In episode four of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 4), our host Kate Creedon speaks with longtime mental health nurse Traci Travers. After a stint in public health, Traci decided to try agency nursing and has since been with Alliance Rural and Remote Health for 10 years. Traci shares…
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Say G’day to New Opportunities: Luke’s Path to Melbourne
In this episode, host Kate Creedon chats with Luke Guy, a nurse associate who attended our Say G’day event in Liverpool, UK and is now living and working as an enrolled nurse in Melbourne. Tune in to hear about Luke’s journey from Birmingham to Australia, the opportunities he's had with Alliance...
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Tales From the Bush: Midwifery in Regional Australia
In this episode, Kate Creedon is joined by nurse Karyn Wilson. Karyn has had an incredible career working in some of the most remote communities in Australia as a midwife. Karyn shares her passion for nursing in remote communities and recounts both the rewards and the challenges that she’s...
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Nursing around Australia: Catching up with Rachel Rushe
In Episode 1 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 4), our host Kate Creedon catches up with Rachel Rushe, better known by her Instagram handle: @LostandFoundinSydney. Originally from Ireland, Rachel has settled in Sydney and recounts her experiences working and travelling as a nurse in...
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Season 4 Trailer - Nursing Down Under
Nursing Down Under Season 4 is here, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Join journalist Kate Creedon as she connects with nurses from every corner of Australia, delving into the diverse experiences of those on the front lines of healthcare. From bustling cities to the most remote regions, this...
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Making a difference: Aged care nursing in Australia
Like many countries around the world, Australia has an aging population. Currently about 4.2m Aussies are aged over 65, 16% of the population. And more than half a million people, are over 85. With statistics like that, it’s not a surprise that there is a huge demand for nurses to work in aged...
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Nursing behind bars: exploring opportunities away from hospitals
When you think of nursing you might think of hospitals and clinics but there are so many different opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career here in Australia, and this can even include working in correctional facilities. In Episode 6 our host Kate Creedon is joined by two...
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From adventure to forever: Making a home down under
While packing up your life and moving to the other side of the world might seem like a fun new adventure, what if you want your adventure to become your forever? Our host Kate Creedon is joined by two Alliance Nurses who now call Australia home. Charlotte is a nurse from England, who brought her...
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From Ireland to Australia: Rachel Rushe's Nursing Adventures down under
In Episode 4 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 3), our host Kate Creedon is joined by Rachel Rushe, better known by her Instagram handle: @LostandFoundinSydney Rachel is an agency nurse with Alliance who moved over from Ireland just before the pandemic and has now officially got her...
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All around Australia as an agency nurse
In Episode 3 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 3), our host Kate Creedon is joined by four Alliance Nurses who share their stories about what life, and nursing, is like all over Australia. Kate speaks to Irish nurse Eoin, who has travelled all over Australia but has mainly worked in...
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Sports and social clubs in Sydney’s suburbs
In episode 2 of the new series, our host Kate Creedon talks with two sporty special guests, originally from Ireland, who’ve followed the well-trodden path across to Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. There’s ex-Irish international rugby player Aoife McDermott, who moved to Sydney in 2019 and has taken up…
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Chatting with the Consul General of Ireland to Sydney, Rosie Keane
Rosie Keane was appointed Consul General of Ireland to Sydney in September 2021. She is originally from Connemara, in County Galway, but from her base in Sydney, Rosie now works alongside the Consulate team to strengthen Ireland's links with New South Wales, to promote Irish culture, heritage and...
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Season 3 pre-season episode - Listen up Dublin and Liverpool!
Listen up Dublin and Liverpool! Alliance Nursing is coming to town in September and October 2023 to give you a taste of life down under and the opportunity to talk to our experts in person. Plus, have a bit of fun with the team and take home some great Aussie goodies.
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Season 3 Trailer - Nursing Down Under
Nursing Down Under is back for Season 3. If you’re a nurse considering a move to Australia for a working holiday or permanently, this is the podcast for you. Join journalist, Kate Creedon, and a host of special guests to hear about where the job opportunities are and specialisations, how to start...
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Nursing in Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
We’re back with a bonus episode of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2). Our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network team. Part of New South Wales Health, Justice Health provides care to those in the criminal justice system,...
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Nursing in Regional Victoria and Australia
In Episode 7 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by a roving midwife, Morgan Lanzendoerfer, and Elsie Coignet, Client Services Consultant to talk about the perks of working in regional Victoria and Australia. Morgan shares with us her...
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Nursing in Melbourne's leading research hospital - Austin Health
In Episode 6 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by Sine Donaldson from Austin Health in Melbourne. Sine is an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in the Emergency Department at the hospital, and she shares with us about the culture and types of...
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Queensland's Sunshine Coast
In Episode 5 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests – Christopher Donnelly and Hayley Casbas. Christopher is Alliance Nursing’s Recruitment Coordinator in Queensland and Hayley is a registered nurse, ready to give you advice from someone as a...
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Living and Working in Perth
In Episode 4 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests – Tina Egarr and Hazel Mutete. Tina is Alliance Nursing’s Western Australia’s Operations Manager and Hazel is an international registered nurse, ready to give you advice from someone in your...
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Life in Adelaide
In Episode 3 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests – Greg Hearne and Carrie Lilly. Greg is Alliance Nursing’s South Australian Branch Manager and Carrie is a registered nurse, ready to give you advice from someone in your position! Kate…
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A Nurses' Journey Down Under
In Episode 2, our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by Jane Cunningham, Alliance’s International Recruitment Manager based in Cork and Catherine Millar, Recruitment Consultant based in London to discuss about what international nurses need to do before booking their flight down under.…
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What's Happening Down Under?
In episode 1, our guests from Alliance Nursing - Aoife Frawley, International Candidate Care Manager and Kate Gormley, Nursing Agency Manager for NSW and International Nurses - joins host and journalist Kate Creedon to discuss about the opportunities for work in Australia as the country gradually...
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Season 2 is Coming Soon!
Nursing Down Under - The Podcast is back with Season Two! Discover what it's like to live and work down under as a nurse! It’s been almost two years since Australia’s borders slammed shut as COVID-19 spread across the globe and in that time, Australians faced some of the longest lockdowns and...
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A quarantine experience
In season 1, episode 10 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast, our host Kate Creedon is joined by Amy, a Nurse that has just made the move a few weeks ago and is fresh out of hotel quarantine! With the exception of New Zealand, anyone travelling to Australia from overseas must complete the two…
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Making the move from New Zealand
In episode 9, our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests, Nickola and Jules! Nickola is Senior Recruitment and Allocations Consultant at Health Solutions Group Australia in Queensland. Jules is a Registered Nurse who made the move over to Australia from New Zealand three years ago with her...
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Mentally preparing to move overseas & overcoming homesickness
In episode 8, our host Kate Creedon is joined by Danielle Buckley, Registered and Coaching Psychologist! Danielle specialises in Mental Health and Wellbeing, helping individuals to flourish. Danielle chats to Kate about navigating challenging feelings that can arise when making the move to a new...
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Life in the Sunshine State
In episode 7, our host Kate Creedon is joined by two brand new guests and Registered Nurses - Aoife from Donegal, Ireland and Melissa, from Jersey, England! Aoife and Melissa have both made the move down under to call the sunny Australian state Queensland their new home! Aoife and Melissa tell us...
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Life in Sydney
In episode 6, our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests, Aoife and Maxine. Aoife (who you may remember from Episode 1: Steps to Get Started), is Candidate Care & Sydney Branch Manager at Health Solutions Group Australia. Maxine is a Registered Nurse who made the move down under from Ireland…
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Life in Melbourne
In episode 5, our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests, Amy and Whitney! Amy is a Registered Nurse who made the move down under with Health Solutions Group Australia (you may remember Amy from Episode 3: The Aussie Lifestyle!). Whitney is Health Solutions Group Australia’s Operations Support...
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What areas can you work in?
In episode 4, Kate Gormley, Nursing Agency Manager for NSW and International Nurses at Health Solutions Group Australia’s, joins our host Kate Creedon to chat about the areas you can work in as a nurse down under. From interstate travel to the skills you can gain in Australia as a nurse, Kate...
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The Aussie lifestyle
In episode 3, Amy, a Registered Nurse who made the move down under with Health Solutions Group Australia, joins our host Kate Creedon to chat about the Aussie lifestyle. Amy made the move to Australia from Ireland 3 years ago and has loved every second of her adventure since. From social events…
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What do you need to do next?
In episode 2, Jane Cunningham, joins us from her home town Cork, Ireland. Jane is International Recruitment Manager at Health Solutions Group Australia and helps guide nurses from the UK and Ireland through the initial stages of their journey to Australia. As a nurse ready to move down under, you...
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Steps to get started!
In episode 1 our very first guest, Aoife Frawley, Candidate Care & Sydney Branch Manager at Health Solutions Group Australia, joins our host, Kate Creedon, to discuss the key steps to get started with making the move to live and work down under as a nurse! Aoife made the move down under from...
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Introduction to Nursing Down Under
Discover what it’s like to live and work down under in Australia as a nurse! On this podcast, Journalist Kate Creedon, chats to nurses who have made the move down under from the UK and Ireland, as they share their own experiences, tips and tricks. Also featured throughout the series are team...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Discover what it’s like to live and work down under in Australia as a nurse! On this podcast, Journalist Kate Creedon, chats to nurses who have made the move down under from the UK and Ireland, as they share their own experiences, tips and tricks. Also featured throughout the series are team members from Alliance Nursing, covering everything from visa requirements to work opportunities across the country!To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Alliance Nursing, visit www.alliancenursing.com.au.Visit us on Instagram @AllianceNursingAustralia.
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Discover what it’s like to live and work down under in Australia as a nurse! On this podcast, Journalist Kate Creedon, chats to nurses who have made the move down under from the UK and Ireland, as they share their own experiences, tips and tricks. Also featured throughout the series are team...
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