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 w...

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 experience settling in, and the professional journey that brought her to Australia. Thinking of a change of scen...

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 e...

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 what she loves about the lifestyle and adventure of agency nursing and how it has helped her develop her s...

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 su...

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 encountered. Karyn also explains how agency nursing provides the ideal work-life balance, giving her the free...

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...

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 season we’re showcasing the incredible stories and unique opportunities available through Alliance Nur...

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 j...

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 Alliance nurses working in this unique clinical setting. Billy O’Donoghue is a general nurse originally fr...

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 an...

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 permanent residency! She tells Kate all about her time in Australia so far, working in hospitals and runni...

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...

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 a second sport, Aussie Rules, whilst also doing agency nursing work for Alliance. Aoife tells us how th...

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 Cons...

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.

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 fo...

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, juvenile detainees, and those within the forensic mental health system. In this episode, Kate is joined by A...

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 ba...

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 nursing roles available. Kate also gets the rundown from Sine about living in Melbourne and how to app...

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 w...

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 position! Kate chats to Tina and Hazel about the best parts of living and working in Perth such as the...

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...

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. Jane tells us how nurses have been severely impacted by COVID over the past two years as their plans to m...

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...