Nursing Australia presents: 3 Women. In celebration of International Women's Day 2023 3 Remarkable Women join the podcast and deliver the latest in Indigenous Health, share an amazing origin story, and chat immunisation in the West. 

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Indigenous Health: An Update (06:04)
Natalie Wischer joins the podcast to deliver the latest in Indigenous Health. Natalie has been working in diabetes for the last 20 years which has included 3 years in some of the most remote communities in the country. Natalie tackles current diabetes rates, the ongoing health impacts of colonization and stolen generations, substance abuse & suicide, and health barriers for remote communities. Buckle in for an incredibly informative session…

Amazing Nurses: Olayide’s Story (29:55)
Dr Olayide re-joins the podcast to delve into her life journey from Nigeria to Australia. A fierce advocate for women impacted by genital mutilation. Discover what drives her to continue her great work in the area of women's health and migrant & refugee health. Olayide is a teacher, researcher, and advocate. This is Olayide’s story.

Immunisation in the West  (44:32)
Australia’s rates on immunisation are okay but they’re not where they should be, especially in some communities. Meet Palee Holdsworth RN and Senior Program officer at WA Health. Palee met with Nursing Australia producer Leith Alexander to chat about all things immunisation, and what nurses can do to help raise the numbers of patients getting jabs. 

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Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger