HEALTH
Pauline Hanson only “makes sense” when you don’t know enough about the topic
Here’s an uncomfortable truth that is missing from the current discourse around family and...
When it comes to domestic violence, we are still buying the lies of abusers
It’s been almost 20 years since I left my violent ex-partner. In the years since, another four...
Healthcare hero: Melbourne nurse saves preschool for children in African slum
Melbourne nurse Victoria Johnson has become a lifeline for hundreds of vulnerable children born in...
NURSE LIFE
I’ll always remember the courage and kindness of families who agreed to organ donation
A woman recently got on a plane on the other side of the world and flew to Australia to save her...
What it’s like to nurse people accused of heinous crimes and why we do it
In the aftermath of the Bondi mass shooting, doctors and nurses at a Sydney hospital have been...
I was secretly filmed using a work toilet. Police claim there are more than 1000 victims
On Saturday morning, after a 12-hour night shift at a Melbourne hospital, I went to the police...
FEATURES
‘You’re a cork in the ocean’ – Aussie sailor makes it around the world in a mini yacht
Aussie adventurer Eric Marsh has made it home after successfully sailing solo around...
Five uplifting shows to see in Melbourne this winter and how to get the cheapest tickets
It’s been 30 years since I made my first trip to Melbourne to see a big stage show, starring an...
A Swiftie dad in outer space shows us what real leadership looks like
When an astronaut in outer space was beamed back to earth showing us his heart hands and a...
Hello and welcome to my website. I’m a former journalist who made a career change to become a Critical Care Registered Nurse. I now work in ICU in Melbourne, Australia. This website is where I've returned to my love of writing to share stories and reflections on nurse life, health issues and human interest stories. If you have a story to share please reach out.
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