Neha arrived in Brisbane from Nepal with good grades, high hopes, and a postcard-perfect image of Australia, but the reality was tougher. Cultural shocks, unfamiliar accents, and the quiet weight of starting over left her searching for solid ground. Nursing became her anchor and in time, aged care quietly captured her heart.

Now a registered nurse, Neha supports aged care residents through a mix of bedside care and telehealth. She shares what good care really looks like: calm, consistent, and deeply human. She also shares lifestyle and nursing content online, offering insight, encouragement, and connection, especially for international students navigating similar journeys.

This episode is for anyone wondering where a career in nursing can take them, especially if you’re starting fresh in a new country, navigating setbacks, or finding your place in a different system. Neha’s story is a reminder that purpose often lives in the places we least expect.

More about Neha's Organisation of Choice, Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope - whether they’re well and want to stay that way, unsettled or struggling and need support, or in recovery and want to reconnect.

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It Takes Heart is hosted by cmr CEO Sam Miklos, alongside Head of Talent and Employer Branding, Kate Coomber.

We Care; Music by Waveney Yasso

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