Nursing Down Under

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 flexibility of agency nursing works for Georgia and her family. To find out more about agency nursing with Alliance Nursing, head to our website: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au

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 with Alliance Rural and Remote Health, working in locations around the country. Tune in to hear how the experience gave her more confidence to take on new challenges. Interested in learning more about Rural and Remote Nursing opportunities? Head to our website: https://www.allianceruralremote.com.au/

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 Nursing, and his tips for settling in and making new friends. Plus, learn how our international team supports nurses through the relocation process! The next Say G’Day event will be in Glasgow on the 8th of October 2024 – head to www.alliancenursing.com.au for more details and to register for a free ticket.

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 regional locations nationwide. If you’re a nurse in Australia considering a change of scenery, or even a working holiday, reach out today to chat to our friendly team about how we can help. Head to our website for more information: www.alliancenursing.com.au

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 care. In Episode 7 of the podcast, our host Kate Creedon is joined by two Alliance Nurses who are doing just that. Laura Burke is a nurse from Galway, Ireland who moved to Sydney during the pandemic and has worked in a range of settings including mental health wards and aged care across Australia. We also hear from Bernadette Howes, an Aussie nurse who has lived and worked all over the country, in clinical, educational and management nursing roles and has now settled back in her hometown of Adelaide and works in aged care. She tells us all about her nursing career, the benefits of agency work and why Adelaide is the ‘hidden gem’ of Australia. Go to our website to find out more about the nursing opportunities available across Australia: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au/

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 family on the ultimate journey, moving to sunny Queensland with her husband and two children in 2021 and settling in Brisbane. We also hear from Shona, a nurse from Galway who first moved to Sydney with friends in 2018, expecting to stay a year. Five years later she’s now got her permanent residency, recently taking on a full-time position with an employer she originally worked for as an agency nurse with Alliance. Listen as they tell us all about their new lives so far, the process of moving over, sponsorship, and everything you need to know about how they managed to get settled in Australia, with the help of Alliance Nursing. If you’re interested in making a similar move, go to our website now for more information: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au/international-nurses/

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 Melbourne and Perth. Eoin describes the two cities and how they compare to life back home in a quiet part of Ireland. She also meets Danielle, a midwife from England who has done a bit of everything in Australia, and says her rural placement is one of the best opportunities she’s ever been given. Kate chats to Taylor as well, she’s an Australian nurse who is now works in Adelaide, SA. She talks about the benefits of living in the ‘20-minute city’ and describes how Alliance helps her to foster relationships within hospital environments. Finally, we hear from another Irish nurse, Niamh, who is based in Brisbane and loves how much freedom she has as a nurse in Australia, compared to back home.

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 interests, and to provide services to Irish citizens in the region. In this episode Kate chats to Consul General Keane about all the consular support people from Ireland can get while here in Australia, the connections they can facilitate in the community and how to get in touch when you arrive. Not to mention all the great events for the Irish community!

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 the journey and get set up, support for nurses in Australia, what to expect if you're bringing kids for the ride, the social side of living and working down under and much more. If you’ve listened to season one or two, don’t worry, there is plenty of new ground covered in this season! Follow us on Instagram at @alliancenursingaustralia

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 adventures on the road and living out of her 4WD with her husband, whilst Elsie talks about the perfect balance of a city and country life in Geelong – the second biggest city in Victoria.

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 nurse in the Sunshine Coast! Kate chats to Christopher and Hayley about the best parts of living and working in Sunshine Coast such as the laidback lifestyle, opportunities in the regional and remote areas, and of course, the beautiful coastline you can visit on your days off.

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 chats to Greg and Carrie about the best parts of living in Adelaide such as the cost of living, the weather, and of course, the wine valleys! In this episode, you’ll find out about what amazing things you can do in and around the city, as well as the perks of our convenient mobile app.

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 reopens to skilled workers including international nurses. Aoife also chats about the paperwork needed to move down under, and relocating with a partner, whilst Kate talks about tips and budgeting for flight tickets.