Nicola’s background as a Physiotherapist in rural and regional areas has developed her passion for improving health outcomes.

She has always thrived on the challenge of working within a multidisciplinary team and sees Interprofessional education as the key to furthering both the current and future workforce’s ability to meet the ever evolving consumer population.

Carrie Bourke is a dedicated Registered Nurse and Midwife with 45 years of experience in both private and public health sectors. With a solid foundation in clinical nursing, midwifery and extensive expertise in regional and rural nursing and midwifery management, Carrie has developed a diverse skill set through her qualifications in Child, Youth & Family Health, Immunisation, and Rural & Isolated Practice. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Leadership.

Deeply passionate about rural healthcare, Carrie is committed to enhancing the well-being of rural communities. Her extensive experience and leadership have established her as a respected figure in the healthcare landscape, where she advocates for equitable access to quality care and focuses on developing clinicians to support these communities.

Dayle has worked across both private and public sectors in Nursing, Midwifery, Management, Mental Health and Education. Dayle is a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer. For the last four years, Dayle has been with SQRH as a Clinical Educator for Nursing and Mental Health Nursing and more recently as Coordinator of the SQRH Health and Wellness Clinic in Toowoomba.

Working in rural areas across Queensland for over 30 years, Dayle is passionate about rural health and creating change to support an increase in the quality and quantity of undergraduate student rural clinical placements with the aim of supporting the growth of the rural workforce.