Nursing Australia
A news and education podcast for Australian Nurses, working together towards a healthier Australia. Proudly presented by APNA, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association.
Episodes
104 episodes
Ep. 100 Live from Women Deliver & Teen Prescriptions Under the Microscope
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of youth mental health, antidepressant prescribing, self-harm and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available via on 13 11 14, or call 000 in an emergency.This mo...
Ep. 99 Quit Smoking, start an NGO
Ep. 99 Quit Smoking, start an NGO Welcome to Nursing Australia Episode 99! Today we speak with Quit Centre about vaping and smoking and then we meet Kate Holliday, the founder & CEO of the Centre for Community-Driven Response...
Ep. 98 Good Oil, Good Toil
Lifestyle health is back in focus. In this March episode of Nursing Australia, we explore two pillars of preventative care, movement and nutrition. Nutrition scientist and dietitian
Ep. 97 In Focus: Men’s Health
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and mental distress. If you feel affected, support is available. You can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, or reach out to a trusted health...
👋🏻 Hey! Have you listened to the Summer Series yet? 🏖️
Hi everyone — have you listened to Nursing Australia’s Summer Series yet?Suzanne Blackeby joins Matt as his summer co-host, and together they introduce us to the 2025 APNA Award winners.Episode 3 came out on Monday -...
Summer Series Episode 3: The New Grad, Matthew👨🏻🎓 🏆
Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026We’ve saved the best ’til last. Episode three features Matthew Fox, winner of the 2025 APNA Nurse Graduate Award. After a life-changing event in his late 20s, ...
Summer Series Episode 2: Pursue Excellence, Bel 👩🏻⚕️🏆
Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026This summer, the Nursing Australia Podcast presents a special three-part Summer Series: Amazing Nurse Stories — profiling some of the most inspiring nu...
Summer Series Episode 1: Positive Disruptor, Haley 👩🏻⚕️💪🏼
Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026This summer, the Nursing Australia Podcast presents a special three-part Summer Series: Amazing Nurse Stories — profiling some of the most inspiring nu...
Ep. 93 😷 SEPTIC 😷
Welcome to our SEPTIC special. In Part One, THE MOTHER, Mary Steele shares her life-changing encounter with sepsis. In Part Two, THE CLINICIAN, Brett Abbenbroek guides us through the vital knowledge that can help save lives from sepsis.
Ep. 92 🦅🖤What the Crow Took🖤🦅
From loss and resilience to literary triumph — nurse and author Rhonda McCoy opens up about her life and debut novel
Ep. 91 HELP! Confronting Suicide & Domestic Violence
A content note for Australian listeners: this episode discusses suicide and domestic violence. If you need support at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. For international listeners: Pleas...
Ep. 90 Breathing New Futures 💫🌼
Episode 90: Breathing New FuturesThe latest Nursing Australia News (03:00) Global nurse equity, Aussie prescribing breakthrough, and tap water fentanyl scandal.Happy Birthday Matthew! (04:30) Lu...
BONUS: Meet the Chief, Part Three
Meet the Chief, Part Three of ThreeShe's Australia's most senior nurse and in this instalment, Matt St. Ledger talks to adjunct professor, Alison McMillan about the the changes that could redefine nursing as we know i...
BONUS: Meet the Chief, Part Two
Meet the Chief, Part Two of ThreeShe's Australia's most senior nurse and in this instalment, Matt St. Ledger talks to adjunct professor, Alison McMillan about the the changes that could redefine nursing as we know it....
BONUS: Meet the Chief, Part One
Meet the Chief, Part One of ThreeShe’s the most senior nurse in the country — but what do we really know about Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan? Matt St Ledger sat ...
Ep. 89 Rhythms & Ooze: Tales from the Treatment Room
The latest Nursing Australia News (02:15) Global workforce warning, Aussie nursing wins, cheeky pill pilfer, and UK pay revolt.Wound Care - The Golden Rules (04:45) Jess Tully is joined by the wound care specialist Melissa ...
Ep. 88 Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses
Nursing Australia's Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (04:00) Paid placements, Tasmania strikes, and TikTok popularises dangerous practice.
Ep. 87 The June Edition
The June Edition of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:25) RN Prescribing Approved, Rural Nurse Bonuses, and AI Triage Sparks Debate. Segment 1: Eating Disorders (05:15)...
Ep. 86 FLORENCE
This episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:15) Workforce under strain, NP prescribing green-lit, and Rural nurse housing subsidy. Seg 1 (04:45) ...
BONUS: Working with Medicinal Cannabis - full interview with Matt from WA 😎
Last episode Leith spoke with Matt about his experience working at a Medical Cannabis Facility in WA. Matt is also a medicinal cannabis user himself and is studying counselling. As promised, here is the extended interview. Enjoy, and see you ne...
Ep. 84 CANNABIS
We’re diving into medicinal cannabis—how it works, who it helps, and the role nurses are playing. Serving 3 perspectives, featuring expert insights, patient stories, and behind-the-scenes at a cannabis facility, this episode unpacks a fast-evol...
Ep. 83 The Slammer 🚔💉
In this episode of Nursing Australia - The Slammer: The latest Nursing Australia News (04:26) Ozempic for alcoholism, nursing assistant $100,000 fraud, and foreign nurse fast-track. Seg 1 Ke...
Ep. 82 Overprescribed & The Dementia Dilemma 💊💊💊
In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast: MAJOR gaps in dementia training among health professionals, as well as lack of general knowledge among the general population; PLUS: Did you know 1 in 4 Australians over 65 are prescribed ...
The Graduate 🏆👩🏼🎓: Part 4 of 4 Nursing Australia Summer Series 🏖️
We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the h...
Nursing Excellence 🏆👩🏻⚕️: Part 3 of 4 Nursing Australia Summer Series 🏖️
We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the h...