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 members from Health Solutions Group Australia, covering everything from visa requirements to work opportunities across the country! To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia visit www.hsga.com.au Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder

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 herself in 2015 from Ireland and hasn’t looked back since! She is the ‘big sister’ you need when you arrive in Australia and in this episode shares all the information to help with planning for your move and meet the necessary requirements. Included: What to expect when you arrive Steps to take before you make the move down under and once you get to Australia Impacts of COVID on the process Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 will likely speak to Jane at the start of your journey. Full of knowledge and tips, Jane is our go-to expert to make sure you have a smooth transition, so you can move feeling prepared and have a great experience! Included: • What you need to do to get to Australia as a nurse • How to get registered to work in Australia • Visa options and details • More information about Health Solutions Group Australia • The impacts on COVID-19 on the process Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 to work opportunities as a nurse, Amy shares her first-hand advice and tips to help any nurse looking to find out more about the transition to the Aussie lifestyle. Included: Making friends in a new country Finding the right accommodation and city for you Amy’s experience with farm work Key differences between life and work in Ireland and Australia Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 shares more information to assist you in getting prepared to make the move! Included: • Travelling between cities and states to live and work • Opportunities to learn new skills in Australia • The impact COVID-19 on making the move to live and work as a nurse in Australia Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 Manager in Victoria, and works closely with our nurses in Melbourne. From the benefits of working as an agency nurse in Melbourne to social events and the key differences from life in Sydney, Amy and Whitney sat down with Kate to chat all things life in Melbourne! Included: The benefits of working with an agency Lifestyle down under in Melbourne How to prepare for the weather How to make the most out of working with an agency The impact of COVID-19 Road trips and scenery nearby Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 and has is truly making the most of the opportunities in Australia – including working as a nurse in a prison! Aoife and Maxine discuss life in Sydney, different working environments and the best transport options to get around the city. They also chat about what to do upon arrival, including what Maxine wishes she knew before she made the move. Included: Different types of social clubs to meet new friends Life in Sydney compared to back home Favourite places to travel within the state of NSW The impact of COVID-19 on the Sydney social scene Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 about life in Queensland, including opportunities for work in the different cities, best modes of transport and even what it is like to work in a prison! Included: · What brought Aoife and Melissa to Queensland · Weather in the Sunshine State · The main differences to working in the UK and Ireland as a nurse · What the social life is like in Brisbane Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 country. Having lived and worked internationally herself, Danielle also reflects on her personal experiences, including how she navigated her way through moving to new countries - and how you can too! Included: How to mentally prepare to make the move to Australia How to know if you’re ready to move to a new country and what to expect Creating awareness and understanding of different feelings The mental impacts COVID-19 has had on making the move Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 family, and now calls Australia home! If you’re a nurse from New Zealand this episode is for you! Jules and Nickola discuss making the move from New Zealand, share more about the Aussie lifestyle and how you can upskill as an agency nurse here. Included: Opportunities to upskill Process for getting started with work Differences between New Zealand and Australia The impact of COVID-19 for nurses moving over Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 weeks of hotel quarantine. To some, it sounds exhausting, and to others, it sounds like a great break. So how do we get the most out of our quarantine experience? Amy discusses the ins and outs of hotel quarantine, from the flight over, getting to the hotel and daily activities. Included: The process of coming to Australia What it's like in hotel quarantine What happens after the 14 days quarantine How long it takes to begin working What life is like now living in Sydney Visit us on Instagram @NursingDownUnder To find out more about Nursing Down Under with Health Solutions Group Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series visit https://www.hsga.com.au/Nursing-Down-Under-The-Podcast

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 toughest restrictions in the world. This season, find out what's happening with international travel, the rules and restrictions that are still in place, and what you can do right now in down under. Host and Journalist Kate Creedon chats to team members from Alliance Nursing and nurses who have made the move. The podcast covers everything from visa requirements to work opportunities across the country! To find out more about Alliance Nursing, visit www.alliancenursing.com.au and like us on Instagram (@alliancenursingaustralia)!

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.

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 move down under was upended as international borders closed. Meanwhile, Catherine shares that despite the pandemic, Alliance Nursing continued to touch base with nurses who expressed their interest to relocate to Australia. She says there’s also been a lot of enquiries from UK nurses since the start of the year. We’ll also talk about: · Completing relevant paperwork and visa applications before booking flights · Lodging their registration with APHRA to work down under · The Difference between agency nursing in the UK and Australia Visit us on Instagram @alliancenursingaustralia To find out more about nursing in Australia or share what you want to hear about in this podcast series, visit https://www.alliancenursing.com.au/international-nurses/podcast The difference

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 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 weather, the cost of living and of course, the beautiful beaches! In this episode, you’ll find out about what amazing things you can do in and around the city, as well as the job opportunities that are available.

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 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 apply for work at Austin Health.

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.

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 Acting Chief Executive at Justice Health, Wendy Hoey; Director of Nursing at Justice Health, Paul Grimmond, and two of our Registered Nurses Shauna Costello and Marina Kelly who both work for Justice Health. Wendy and Paul talk about the career and education opportunities Justice Health offers whilst Shauna and Marina share their working experience with the Network.