Robyn MacDonald

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. Robyn is one of nine nurses nominated by our partner, the Queensland Nurses & Midwives Union (QNMU), who have gone above and beyond.

I have been involved with aged care nursing for over 25 years and involved in different roles within the workplace, including delegate, advocate and mentor for students entering the field. I provide empathy and a compassionate, caring voice for aged care.

Being passionate, I have had further training to develop strategies to accomplish goals, both personally and professionally. I have attended conferences, education training all to be a part of the push to make aged care better for the future.

Through traditional owner King Vincent Jabaan Schreiber and other respected community members, Yarrabah has embraced me into the community for over seven years. With my ongoing commitment to the local football club I offer support, guidance and mentoring to many of the local families. Having the closeness of connections as well with many elders within the community has given me such fulfilment as an aged care nurse. Working full time until recently I found caring for our First Nations elders has shown me more insight as a person as to commit more of myself to aged care for many years to come.

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