29/05/2026
Meet Laura!
I grew up in a small rural town in NSW. From a young age I knew I wanted to work in healthcare, although I wasn’t always sure what role I would pursue.
That changed one summer during the Christmas–New Year period. My family and I were travelling into the city when we came across a horrific multi-vehicle car accident. Emergency services had not yet arrived, so we stopped to help. My father, who is a nurse, immediately stepped out and began assisting the injured.
Watching him move through the chaos with such calm, focus and compassion left a profound impression on me. I remember standing there in awe of the presence he carried into that scene and the reassurance he brought to people in a terrifying moment. That was the day I knew nursing was what I wanted to do. I wanted to be able to bring calm, reassurance and skilled care to people and their families during some of the most frightening and vulnerable moments of their lives.
My Journey to Nursing
At the end of 2019 our family was blessed with our youngest child. She arrived very early and faced multiple serious complications, some of which will be lifelong. Around the same time the COVID pandemic began, creating immense pressure across the healthcare system.
Between the trauma of navigating our daughter’s complex medical journey and the intensity of working in healthcare during COVID, I reached a point where I needed to step away. After ten years in nursing — a profession that is deeply tied to who I am — walking away was incredibly difficult. While it allowed me to focus on my family, it also felt like I had lost a part of myself.
Four years ago we moved out of Sydney, and the Agnes Water community quickly captured my heart. Being able to reconnect with my passion for helping others and supporting people within this community is something that brings me immense joy and purpose.
My Experience
My nursing experience spans a wide range of clinical areas including Emergency, pre- and post-surgical care, Oncology, Anaesthetics, Birthing, Antenatal and Postnatal care, NICU and Paediatrics. I have also worked in community health, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services, and GP clinics.
I am currently studying a Master of Counselling, reflecting my deep interest in supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing alongside physical health.
One of the things I love most about healthcare is that no two people and no two situations are ever the same. Every encounter brings its own complexities and opportunities to learn, grow, and provide care that is truly individualised.
