Debbie Ranson

2020 was the Year of the Nurse & Midwife. During the global pandemic of 2020, the tireless efforts of our frontline staff and care workers became paramount. Debbie is one of nine nurses nominated by our partner, the Queensland Nurses & Midwives Union (QNMU), who have gone above and beyond.

I am a Registered Nurse, union delegate and community activist and advocate. My advocacy in the community and workplaces vary from environmental and wildlife protection (through being a member of Pine Rivers Koala Rescue Association) to volunteering in various positions with the less fortunate in society. I contribute to the physical health and mental wellbeing of our community members in support with homelessness, accommodations, ongoing health needs and evaluations, food delivery and service.

We do blanket drives, food hampers, school supplies such as bags and writing and reading equipment. I also work alongside the Queensland Community Alliance members on various topics of individual and community concerns and mediate with our local governing bodies, both state and federal.

I work within the cannabis health system advocating for patient access and contributing to education of colleagues, community and patients. I am a member of the cannabis clinicians society, cannabis nurse network and the Australian medical cannabis association.

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