In this episode, Carly and Laura chat with Emily, a pediatric nurse from the UK who moved to Australia in 2023. Emily shares her experiences working in various nursing roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the UK and Australia. She discusses the challenges and rewards of outback nursing, the differences in nursing education and roles between the UK and Australia, and her plans for the future. Emily also introduces her new website aimed at helping other UK nurses transition to working in Australia, providing useful tips and resources to make the move less daunting.

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Carly reflects on the challenges and adventures they faced as a travel midwife throughout 2025. Touching on various experiences from working difficult contracts in palliative and postnatal care, dealing with unexpected accommodations issues, navigating poor allocations at hospitals, to managing their health with low iron and vitamin deficiencies. Carly also discusses future travel plans to Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and the British Virgin Islands, and their aspiration to eventually settle down while continuing to embrace the flexibility and financial benefits of contract work. This podcast is a blend of professional hurdles, personal anecdotes, and aspirations, shedding light on the unique lifestyle of a traveling healthcare worker.

This episode covers the experiences of navigating personal and professional lives as midwives in diverse environments. Carly is on a solo contract in Regional Victoria, dealing with the challenges of loneliness and new work dynamics. She shares her humorous yet exhausting journey from adjusting to single life, handling mixed ward patients, and reflecting on the demanding nature of her role. Laura has recently bought a house in Melbourne, excitedly detailing the process of obtaining a home loan through a union mortgage broker, the challenges of real estate, and the joy of moving to a new place. Both discuss their future plans, including upcoming contracts and potential moves, while reflecting on their past experiences in the field and with former colleagues.

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