Nursing Down Under

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/

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 from Cork in Ireland who moved to Sydney during the pandemic, while Aaron Lynch is a mental health nurse who travelled from Ireland to Australia early last year. Billy and Aaron share their stories of their time working within correctional facilities, as well as their experiences of travelling around Australia and why they would “tell everyone to come over here and do at least 12 months”. We also hear from Annemarie Curtis, Alliance Nursing's NSW Branch Manager who helps explain the skills needed to thrive in this environment, and why there is such a demand for nurses in this area. 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 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 running events for like-minded individuals who want to make friends and experience everything that Australia has to offer. We hear how Rachel has managed to fit in all her travelling, and event-organising alongside her nursing career – thanks to the flexibility that agency nursing with Alliance offers, with the Alliance Nursing app giving her the chance to select the shifts which suit her busy schedule.  Go to our website to find out more about the nursing opportunities available all around Australia: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au/ 

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.

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 the flexibility of agency nursing allows her to fit her sporting commitments alongside her work and explains how Alliance supported her in making the trip down under! We also meet Joe Kinahan who swapped Ireland for Sydney in 2015 and is now the Chairperson of Clan Na Gael GAA Club in Bondi. He and Kate discuss his time in Australia so far, and Joe explains how sports clubs can be a really great way for people to make friends when they arrive – even if you're not particularly sporty!

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!

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 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

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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