Nursing Australia

Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice?  This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector.  PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a po...

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of youth mental health, antidepressant prescribing, self-harm and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available via on 13 11 14, or call 000 in an emergency. This month on the podcast: 🩺 The latest Nursing Australia News Aged care workers score another pay boost, artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion into healthcare...

Ep. 99 Quit Smoking, start an NGO Welcome to Nursing Australia Episode 99! Today we speak with Quit Centre about vaping and smoking and then we meet Kate Holliday, the founder & CEO of the Centre for Community-Driven Response (CCDR).   The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05) Vaping cancer, healthcare affordability, measles alert, and Top-end ambulance crisis. Segment 1: QUIT IT (04:35) Quit...

Lifestyle health is back in focus. In this March episode of Nursing Australia , we explore two pillars of preventative care, movement and nutrition.   Nutrition scientist and dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan joins us to break down the science of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), debunk heating myths, and explain how to choose the right olive oil for maximum health benefit.  Then, Heart Foundation represe...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and mental distress. If you feel affected, support is available. You can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 , Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 , or reach out to a trusted health professional.  Welcome to 2026. This episode is all about men’s health, with an emphasis on mental health.   The latest Nursing Australia News (03:45) Primary care boost, PHC...

Hi everyone — have you listened to Nursing Australia’s Summer Series yet? Suzanne Blackeby joins Matt as his summer co-host, and together they introduce us to the 2025 APNA Award winners . Episode 3 came out on Monday - Matt kicks things off with a very funny story involving a far too-tight wetsuit and dangling from a helicopter… before he and Suze wonder  whether they might be getting old and a l...

Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026 We’ve saved the best ’til last. Episode three features Matthew Fox, winner of the 2025 APNA Nurse Graduate Award. After a life-changing event in his late 20s, Matt found his way into nursing. Five years ago, he couldn’t have imagined this life.  Today, that’s exactly where he is. Along the way, Matt has tapped into a deep passion for nur...

Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026 This summer, the Nursing Australia Podcast presents a special three-part Summer Series: Amazing Nurse Stories — profiling some of the most inspiring nurses of 2025 and the real-world impact they’re making across Australian healthcare. Suzanne Blackeby is back too! She co-hosts with Matt throughout all the Summer Series eps - yay!! 🎉🏄🏼...

Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026 This summer, the Nursing Australia Podcast presents a special three-part Summer Series: Amazing Nurse Stories — profiling some of the most inspiring nurses of 2025 and the real-world impact they’re making across Australian healthcare. Suzanne Blackeby is back too! She co-hosts with Matt throughout the all Summer Series eps - yay!! 🎉🏄🏼...

Welcome to our SEPTIC special. In Part One, THE MOTHER, Mary Steele shares her life-changing encounter with sepsis. In Part Two, THE CLINICIAN, Brett Abbenbroek guides us through the vital knowledge that can help save lives from sepsis. The latest Nursing Australia News (04:10) Dangerous age bias, Queensland’s workforce crumble, and Florida’s very own fake nurse fiasco.   Segment 1: THE MOTHER (06...

 From loss and resilience to literary triumph — nurse and author Rhonda McCoy opens up about her life and debut novel Crow . Plus, we peer into the world of cyber and financial security — and why nurses could be the next big targets.  The latest Nursing Australia News (04:35) Aussie CDC, Nursing Emergency, Lung screens, and Festival of Nursing 2026  Segment 1: THE CROW (06:55)   Segment 2: STOLEN:...

A content note for Australian listeners: this episode discusses suicide and domestic violence. If you need support at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. For international listeners: Please see links below for global crisis support services, or Google ‘ crisis support’ in your area.  The latest Nursing Australia News (00:00) Chronic gaps, tackling health c...

Episode 90: Breathing New Futures The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00) Global nurse equity, Aussie prescribing breakthrough, and tap water fentanyl scandal. Happy Birthday Matthew! (04:30)  Lung Cancer Screening (05:55) Lung cancer is still Australia’s leading cause of cancer death, but a new national screening program promises to shift the landscape. So, what does this mean for practice, and...

Meet the Chief, Part Three of Three She's Australia's most senior nurse and in this instalment, Matt St. Ledger talks to adjunct professor, Alison McMillan about the the changes that could redefine nursing as we know it...  We're casting our eyes forward - beyond the day-to-day, to what's next for the profession.  From the growing influence of Nurse Practitioners and expanded s...

Meet the Chief, Part Two of Three She's Australia's most senior nurse and in this instalment, Matt St. Ledger talks to adjunct professor, Alison McMillan about the the changes that could redefine nursing as we know it...  From the expanding role of Nurse Practitioners, to the future of nurse prescribing. What's possible, what's coming and whats standing in the way.  This isn’t...

Meet the Chief, Part One of Three She’s the most senior nurse in the country — but what do we really know about Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan?   Matt St Ledger sat down in Canberra with Allison for an in-depth 1 on 1   In today’s first part, discover the role, uncover the person behind the title, and explore the challenges of online trolling and disaster managemen...

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:15) Global workforce warning, Aussie nursing wins, cheeky pill pilfer, and UK pay revolt. Wound Care - The Golden Rules (04:45) Jess Tully is joined by the wound care specialist Melissa Freeman to break down the golden rules of wound care — whether you’re managing chronic ulcers, surgical sites, discover eye-opening principles you can apply to practice. Atrial...

Nursing Australia's Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses presents:  The latest Nursing Australia News (04:00) Paid placements, Tasmania strikes, and TikTok popularises dangerous practice.   Segment 1: The Vital Role of Nurses in Ending HIV Transmission (07:10)  We shine a spotlight on HIV in Australia—where we stand, what’s changing, and the frontline interventions making a diffe...

The June Edition of Nursing Australia presents:   The latest Nursing Australia News (03:25) RN Prescribing Approved, Rural Nurse Bonuses, and AI Triage Sparks Debate.  Segment 1: Eating Disorders (05:15) A clinical deep-dive with Inside Out Australia exploring the latest evidence, diagnostic challenges, and treatment innovations in eating disorders—designed to support health professionals in deliv...

This episode of Nursing Australia presents:   The latest Nursing Australia News (03:15) Workforce under strain, NP prescribing green-lit, and Rural nurse housing subsidy.   Seg 1 (04:45) Meet Florence   Discover Florence, the free app making CPD easy for nurses! Prue Baum from APNA explains how it helps you track everything you learn on the go.  Seg 2: (18:20) Expanding your Scope of Practice   Re...

Last episode Leith spoke with Matt about his experience working at a Medical Cannabis Facility in WA. Matt is also a medicinal cannabis user himself and is studying counselling. As promised, here is the extended interview. Enjoy, and see you next week for our May episode!  Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted &amp...

We’re diving into medicinal cannabis—how it works, who it helps, and the role nurses are playing. Serving 3 perspectives, featuring expert insights, patient stories, and behind-the-scenes at a cannabis facility, this episode unpacks a fast-evolving area of healthcare.    The Episode of Nursing Australia presents:   The latest Nursing Australia News (03:36) Major psych clinic shutdown, global healt...

In this episode of Nursing Australia - The Slammer :  The latest Nursing Australia News (04:26) Ozempic for alcoholism, nursing assistant $100,000 fraud, and foreign nurse fast-track.  Seg 1 Kellie & Di - Prison Nurses (07:38)   Behind bars, beyond duty—meet Kellie & Di, two Aussie prison nurses making a difference. 🚔💉 #HealthcareBehindBars Seg 2: Step behind the bars - meet Blake (17:45...

In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast: MAJOR gaps in dementia training among health professionals, as well as lack of general knowledge among the general population;  PLUS: Did you know 1 in 4 Australians over 65 are prescribed antidepressants (compared with 1 in 7 from the average Australia population); and of course, the latest healthcare news. The latest Nursing Australia News  (02:0...

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January.  Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊 In this fourt...