Nursing Australia

Ep. 105 The Pause...Matt’s last episode 😢 (for now). As promised, our episode this month is centered around women’s health and in particular menopause and perimenopause. Leith gets personal with Qendo CEO Jess Taylor, and Matt gets the stats and facts from GP, Dr Kate Annear. In the final seg, Matt chats with Nurse Practitioner Annette Walker about her professional and personal takes on...

Ep. 104 Genetic CancersThis episode of Nursing Australia is proudly brought to you by Inherited Cancers Australia, the nation’s only charity dedicated to supporting families affected by inherited cancer risk. Inherited Cancers Australia (02:35)First up today we've got a little seg for you with a certified genetic counsellor ... what is that and why is that relevant to you!? Abbott - The Muscle...

Welcome to our Movember episode of Nursing Australia…. Yes that’s right its August but this is our Mo-vember (as in the charity with the moustaches) episode.So why are we doing this now in August? Because Movember is not just one event that happens in November each year, its actually a year-round advocacy organisation that looks out for men’s health - and as they put it: they stop men dying...

A two-minute taste of our July episode ... the full episode is out now!Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

Enjoy this special episode of Nursing Australia, as producer Leith takes you on a winding journey. Leith follows nurse Alli through a baffling medical ordeal that forced her to trust her instincts and fight to be heard.(Teased in last month's episode)And Leith and Matt will see you at the APNA conference in Melbourne! Come and say hi! Handy Links: Australian Medicines HandbookAustralian Medicines...

Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a...

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 month on the podcast:🩺 The latest Nursing Australia NewsAged care workers score another pay boost, artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion into healthcare...

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 (CCDR). The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05) Vaping cancer, healthcare affordability, measles alert, and Top-end ambulance crisis.Segment 1: QUIT IT (04:35) Quit...

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 Dr Joanna McMillan joins us to break down the science of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), debunk heating myths, and explain how to choose the right olive oil for maximum health benefit. Then, Heart Foundation...

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 professional. Welcome to 2026. This episode is all about men’s health, with an emphasis on mental health. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:45) Primary care boost, PHC...