Tasmania Vaccine Solutions

03/11/2026

I’m feeling pretty proud of myself! 😄

I’ve managed to teach myself a bit of coding and build my own website from scratch!

The best part is that I now have full control over it, and I finally feel like the website reflects what Tasmania Vaccine Solutions is all about and how I want the business to be represented.

The old website had developed a rather unfortunate bug that was directing people to a gambling page. Not quite the values I was going for!

The new site also has a direct booking link for our weekend flu vaccination clinics next season, which is a huge improvement and something I’ve wanted to offer for a while.

It’s been a lot of trial and error, a few frustrations and plenty of learning, but there’s something pretty satisfying about figuring out how to do something yourself.

Have a look!

Tasmanian-owned, nurse-led vaccination services for workplaces, community groups, public clinics and children's needle-free flu clinics across Tasmania.

24/10/2026

Another day at the pool, another day working on this mammoth tender while the kids swim! 💻🏊‍♀️

The funny thing is, I used to deliver this program as a nurse. Now here I am, years later, writing a tender in the hope of delivering the entire program through my own business.

Life has a funny way of coming full circle.

And just as I was working away, a little ladybird landed on my computer. 🐞

Apparently that’s a sign of good luck.

I’m choosing to believe it. 🍀

17/10/2026

Tonight, I’m representing Worksite Health Tasmania at the Tasmanian Transport Association Gala, connecting with the people and businesses who keep Tasmania moving.

At Worksite Health Tasmania, we provide practical, accessible occupational health services, including driver health assessments, hearing tests, respiratory health monitoring, drug and alcohol screening, and workplace vaccinations.

As a locally owned, nurse-led business, we’re proud to support Tasmania’s transport industry and passionate about bringing quality healthcare directly to workplaces across the state.

Here’s to the people and businesses who keep Tasmania moving! 🚛💙

Worksite Health Tasmania
Local nurses. Local businesses. Health services where you need them.

02/10/2026

The kindness of strangers.

Today I got a flat tyre in the middle of nowhere.

Small problem: changing a tyre is apparently not one of the many skills I’ve accumulated over the years.

So I got out my old mate Google, found the spare, found the jack, and did my very best damsel-in-scrubs-on-the-side-of-the-road routine while trying to work it out.

I had just started figuring it out before a kind stranger stopped and helped me.

He didn’t have to stop. He could have driven straight past. But he did and it made a huge difference to my day.

It got me thinking about how often we do exactly that in life. We drive past people. We’re busy, distracted, heading somewhere else. Sometimes the person who needs someone to stop isn’t waving their arms around asking for help either.

That feels pretty relevant to healthcare too.

Sometimes access starts with simply noticing someone, stopping, and asking, “Are you alright? Do you need a hand?”

My newest professional development goal is now very practical: become proficient at changing a tyre.

I’ll stick that one next to vaccinations, spirometry, audiometry and emergency nursing.

Because apparently rural healthcare occasionally requires roadside assistance as well.

And to the stranger who stopped today, thank you ❤️. Kindness still matters.

25/09/2026

One of the best parts of heading to the North East for work today? A compulsory stop at the Cottage Bakery.

As one of the workers told me, “We don’t make anything bad here.” And honestly, I’m inclined to agree.

I genuinely love the rural and remote communities I get to visit through my work. It’s a real privilege getting to know the people, businesses and communities along the way, and being able to bring healthcare closer to people who can often find mainstream services difficult to access.

For me, good healthcare isn’t just about providing a service, it’s about relationships, trust and meeting people where they are.

There’s something pretty special about being invited into a community, getting to know the people behind the workplaces, and hopefully making healthcare just that little bit easier to access.

And yes… supporting the local bakery is obviously an essential part of rural outreach.

25/08/2026

Very grateful to have been named Highly Commended in the 2026 Aabi Award by the Immunisation Foundation of Australia.

Tasmania Vaccine Solutions was recognised for helping improve access to influenza vaccination across Tasmania, particularly in regional communities where accessing vaccination can mean a significant drive.

It’s lovely to see that work recognised alongside some exceptional immunisation programs and clinicians from around Australia.

Thank you to the Immunisation Foundation of Australia for the recognition and to the Tasmanian businesses, communities and individuals who continue to support Tasmania Vaccine Solutions.

19/08/2026

Throwback Thursday

Smallpox eradication (1980).
The ultimate flex in global public health.

A disease that killed an estimated 300 million people in the 20th century alone.
Disfigured survivors. High childhood mortality. Entire communities living in fear.

And then…… gone!
Not controlled. Not “managed.” Eradicated.

No fancy apps.
No real-time dashboards.
No social media campaigns or influencer messaging.

Just coordinated global effort, rigorous surveillance, ring vaccination, cold chain discipline, clear protocols, and clinicians and public health workers turning up again and again in some of the hardest settings on earth.

This wasn’t magic. It was systems.

Smallpox eradication worked because:

the science was solid and trusted

the strategy was clear and adaptive

surveillance mattered as much as vaccination

accountability existed at every level

communities were engaged, not bypassed

It’s also a reminder that eradication doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when public health is funded, boring, methodical, and relentless.

When people say, “we could never do that now,” what they often mean is:

we don’t like long timelines

we struggle with coordination

we underinvest in prevention

and we expect quick wins from complex systems

Smallpox asks a confronting question:
If we eradicated that, what could be possible today if we applied the same seriousness to other preventable diseases?

Different pathogens.
Different tools.
Same principles.

Public health works best when it’s built on trust, evidence, and systems that actually work on the ground.

09/08/2026

Myth Busting Monday 🌏💉

“You only need vaccines if you travel overseas.”

If that were true, half of Tasmania wouldn’t need half its vaccines.

You don’t need a passport to:

catch influenza

get whooping cough

pick up measles from someone passing through

get tetanus from a dirty cut

be exposed to hepatitis through work, injury, or close contact

Most vaccine-preventable diseases don’t care where you holiday.
They care about close contact, workplaces, schools, kids, injuries, and community life.

Let’s be clear:

Influenza is caught locally, every winter

Whooping cough circulates here, especially around babies

Measles outbreaks in Australia usually start with one traveller… then spread locally

Tetanus comes from soil, not overseas airports

You can pick up a vaccine-preventable disease:

at work

at school drop-off

in a community hall

at footy, childcare, or the local IGA

No Bali required.

Travel vaccines are one small part of immunisation.
Most vaccines are about:

protecting you in everyday life

protecting vulnerable people around you

stopping outbreaks before they start

So no, vaccines aren’t just for overseas travel.

They’re for living your life here, safely.

And in a small state where everyone’s connected?
That protection matters even more.

05/08/2026

There is something special about being surrounded by nurses.

Today I’m at the Australian College of Nursing Conference in Melbourne, and it has reminded me just how much I love this profession.

Nursing is the largest regulated health profession in Australia, but we’re much more than numbers. We are a community. We support one another, advocate for others, and have the privilege of caring for people during some of the most important moments of their lives.

I’m incredibly proud to be a nurse. I love the camaraderie that comes with this profession and the shared purpose that brings us together. No matter where we work or what path our careers take, we are united by a commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

It’s wonderful to come together, learn from one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and remember why we chose this profession in the first place.

When nurses work together, amazing things happen. 💙

02/08/2026

We’re excited to be attending the upcoming Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Tasmania Vaccine Solutions is incredibly proud to be a finalist in the Innovation in Rural Healthcare category, supported by the Clifford Craig Foundation.

As a nurse-led business, our work is grounded in practical care, prevention and improving access. We take healthcare directly to workplaces and rural communities across Tasmania, helping people receive essential services closer to where they live and work.

This recognition is a meaningful acknowledgement of what nurses can build, lead and contribute beyond traditional healthcare settings.

We’re honoured to be recognised alongside so many outstanding Tasmanian businesses and innovators, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with everyone on the night.