Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Podcasts

Racism in Healthcare - What Every Nurse and Midwife Needs to Know

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman on how racism impacts nurses, midwives, and patient care—and what individuals and organisations can do to create safer, more equitable workplace.

Breaking the Silence - Addiction, Nursing, and Finding a Way Back

In this episode of the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria podcast, host Celeste Pinney speaks with registered nurse Rob McKenzie about his powerful lived experience of addiction, recovery, and returning to practice. Rob shares his journey from early substance use through relapse, professional consequences, and significant mental health challenges—including losing his registration and facing legal proceedings—through to rebuilding his life and career. The conversation explores the realities of addiction in healthcare, the impact of stigma and regulatory processes, and the critical role of compassionate, non-judgemental support. Rob reflects on how engagement with NMHPV, therapeutic support, and persistence helped him develop insight, self-acceptance, and new coping strategies. Now working in the alcohol and other drugs sector, he uses his experience to support others, emphasising that addiction is not a moral failing but a complex neurobiological condition. This episode offers an honest, hopeful perspective for nurses and midwives navigating similar challenges and highlights the importance of seeking help early.

When Caring Crosses the Line - Understanding Professional Boundaries in Healthcare

In this podcast, Celeste Pinney and Wendy McIntosh explore how good intentions can lead to boundary breaches or even burnout, and the practical ways to protect both yourself and patients.

Womens mental health

In this podcast, we explore women’s mental health through a gendered lens, discussing the unique challenges faced by nurses and midwives. Celeste Pinney is joined by Katrina Locandro from Women’s Mental Health Australia to unpack research insights, barriers to care, and practical ways to support women’s mental wellbeing across the lifespan.

Connection as a Lifeline

New Research on Midwifery Sustainability