01/09/2026
It’s hard to believe I’ve already been back in New Zealand for a year. It’s been wonderful reconnecting with so many of you again.
For those who may not know, I spent two years working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in remote communities in Australia. Since returning, I’ve been working on a short memoir, Country, Connection, Care, about the people, places and experiences that made that time so memorable.
While the memoir isn’t about shiftwork, my own experience of working remotely gave me a new perspective on challenges familiar to many shiftworkers, long hours, broken sleep, being away from family, being available 24/7, and blurred boundaries between work and home.
The RFDS operates within high safety standards, where fatigue management is an important part of keeping both staff and patients safe. This experience gave me a new understanding and respect for the demands faced by shiftworkers and those working in safety-critical roles, and the importance of supporting the people who keep our industries running around the clock.
If you’d like a copy of Country, Connection, Care, just get in touch [email protected] and I’ll happily send one through as a PDF.
So, I’d like to share three ways I’m continuing to support shiftworkers and the organisations they work for. Check out the newsletter link below for more information.
https://mailchi.mp/6755a3b52a91/a-year-back-in-nz-and-three-things-to-support-shiftworkers
