Published: July 13, 2022
During my years as a journalist in the Kimberley I fell in love with a beautiful, troubled community. I now dream of serving it better
Aged 47 and with an established career in northern Australia, I gave up my lifestyle and financial security and moved with my family to a small townhouse in the city to become a doctor who can connect with, understand and heal a community reeling from the terrible history of colonialism, racism and trauma.
I did it because I wanted a new career that would draw on all that I have learned in half a lifetime, and allow me to contribute to my community in the best way I know how. I’m just six months into my four-year graduate medicine degree and it’s already the biggest challenge of my life.
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