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

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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