Driven by a desire to help others and make a positive impact, Logan’s Tania and Abbey share a calling to healthcare.
The mother-daughter duo said they even believed their shared profession, and passion, brought them closer together.
The pair is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of their patients, with Tania working as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer (HLO) and Abbey beginning her journey in healthcare through the Deadly Start traineeship.
After working as a nurse for over 14 years, Tania’s career took on a new direction when she transitioned to her current role last year.
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HLO, Tania said she focused on helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients navigate their health journeys to achieve the best outcomes.
“I wanted to help our Mob on their health journey coming into the hospital,” she said.
Abbey’s decision to pursue a career in healthcare was inspired by both personal experiences and her mother’s dedication.
The aspiring nurse said when Years 11 and 12 subject selections came around, she knew she wanted to follow in Tania’s footsteps.
Abbey said she eagerly applied for the Deadly Start program, which has given her a solid pathway toward becoming a registered nurse.
“I knew this was the direction I wanted to take,” Abbey said.
For Tania and Abbey, working together at the same hospital has been a rewarding experience.
Their mutual support and motivation stems from their shared cultural heritage and commitment to their patients.
“We both enjoy each other’s company and have good chats on our commute to and from work” Tania said.
Abbey echoed her ‘mentor’s’ sentiments, emphasising the importance of their bond in navigating the challenges of healthcare.
“Our support and motivation for each other are driven by our shared experiences,” she said, adding she valued the guidance she received from Tania as she learned.
Despite the demands of their roles, Tania and Abbey said they made it a priority to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
“Our interests outside of work keep our work-life balance centred,” Tania said.
But both women agreed it was nice to be able to debrief with family members who could relate to the unique pressures of working in a hospital.
“Working at a large hospital can sometimes be quite confronting, so having someone who understands, like my mum, is incredibly reassuring,” Abbey said.
Just one month into her traineeship, Abbey said she was looking forward to more hands-on experience and the chance to work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
And with each other by their sides, the future looks bright for this dedicated mother-daughter team.
