In this episode, Will is joined by Leanne Boase, CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. Leanne highlights how the persistent advocacy, determination, and lobbying efforts by nurse practitioners have led to significant changes in our healthcare system. From influencing medication legislation to shaping community health services accreditation, these efforts demonstrate how small, dedicated actions can lead to substantial outcomes.



Resources and links:
Australian College of Nurse Practitioners website
Leanne Boase on LinkedIn

Connect:
Ausmed website
Ausmed on Facebook
Ausmed on LinkedIn
Will Egan on LinkedIn

In this episode, Will is joined by Leanne Boase, CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. Leanne highlights how the persistent advocacy, determination, and lobbying efforts by nurse practitioners have led to significant changes in our healthcare system. From influencing medication legislation to shaping community health services accreditation, these efforts demonstrate how small, dedicated actions can lead to substantial outcomes.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.acnp.org.au/">Australian College of Nurse Practitioners website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-boase-82367b41/">Leanne Boase on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/">Ausmed website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed">Ausmed on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation/">Ausmed on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willegan/">Will Egan on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

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Nurse Practitioners: Superheroes of Australian Healthcare

What a year it’s been.

In this final episode of the season, Zoe, Michelle, and Karen come together (in person for the very first time!) to reflect on the conversations, challenges, and learnings that shaped their year in capability.

It’s a relaxed, laughter-filled episode that looks back at what’s shifted across the healthcare landscape, how their own thinking has evolved, and what themes they’ll be taking into 2026.

Part reflection, part reset — and a chance to reconnect with what capability building is really all about.

Contact the show at podcast@ausmed.com.au

Follow Ausmed on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram


Resources:
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter | Ausmed Toolbox
See what's coming up on the calendar | Ausmed Events
Hear what others have to say | Customer Stories
Learn more about Ausmed Perform™ | Workforce Capability System

Thanks for listening! See you next year!

What a year it&rsquo;s been.
In this final episode of the season, Zoe, Michelle, and Karen come together (in person for the very first time!) to reflect on the conversations, challenges, and learnings that shaped their year in capability.
It&rsquo;s a relaxed, laughter-filled episode that looks back at what&rsquo;s shifted across the healthcare landscape, how their own thinking has evolved, and what themes they&rsquo;ll be taking into 2026.
Part reflection, part reset &mdash; and a chance to reconnect with what capability building is really all about.
Contact the show at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@ausmed.com.au">podcast@ausmed.com.au</a>
Follow Ausmed on&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ausmededu/">Instagram</a> 
Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox?utm_source=podcast">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter | Ausmed Toolbox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/events?utm_source=podcast">See what's coming up on the calendar | Ausmed Events</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/customers?utm_source=podcast">Hear what others have to say | Customer Stories</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/perform?utm_source=podcast">Learn more about Ausmed Perform&trade; | Workforce Capability System</a></li>
</ul>
Thanks for listening! See you next year!

In this final episode of the season, Zoe, Michelle, and Karen come together (in person for the very first time!) to reflect on the conversations, challenges, and learnings that shaped their year in capability.

Ep. 10 - A Year of Capability Building (2025 Wrap Up) | Capability Corner

Inclusion isn’t just about what you teach — it’s about what you’re willing to unlearn.

In this bonus episode, Zoe sits down with nurse educator and disability advocate Vanessa Cameron to unpack what inclusion really looks like in education.

Drawing on both lived experience and years of clinical teaching, Vanessa explores how thoughtful design, reflective practice, and unlearning outdated assumptions can help make learning safer and more equitable for everyone.

This is a practical and honest conversation about rethinking educational design — and the real work it takes to build psychologically safe, inclusive spaces where capability can truly grow.

Contact the show at podcast@ausmed.com.au

Follow Ausmed on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram

UPCOMING EVENTS: Building Workforce Capability with AI | Melbourne, VIC

Resources:
Follow Vanessa Cameron | LinkedIn
Vanessa Cameron Education & Consulting | Website
Disruptor Diaries Podcast | Spotify
Disruptor Diaries Podcast | Apple Podcasts
Creating an Inclusive Healthcare Workplace | Guide
Psychological Safety with Rasa Kabalia NP | Capability Corner
Manager's Guide to Creating a 'Learning Culture' | Guide
Inclusion Culture to Support Aged Care Workers | Training Requirements
Inclusion Culture to Support Individuals | Training Requirements

Inclusion isn&rsquo;t just about what you teach &mdash; it&rsquo;s about what you&rsquo;re willing to unlearn.
In this bonus episode, Zoe sits down with nurse educator and disability advocate Vanessa Cameron to unpack what inclusion really looks like in education.
Drawing on both lived experience and years of clinical teaching, Vanessa explores how thoughtful design, reflective practice, and unlearning outdated assumptions can help make learning safer and more equitable for everyone.
This is a practical and honest conversation about rethinking educational design &mdash; and the real work it takes to build psychologically safe, inclusive spaces where capability can truly grow.
Contact the show at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@ausmed.com.au">podcast@ausmed.com.au</a>
Follow Ausmed on&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ausmededu/">Instagram</a>
UPCOMING EVENTS: <a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/events?utm_source=podcast">Building Workforce Capability with AI | Melbourne, VIC</a>
Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cameron-msn-rn-npd-bc-cen-cnl-a210a6108">Follow Vanessa Cameron | LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vcameronconsulting.com/">Vanessa Cameron Education &amp; Consulting | Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/345sEbPyVLxFrlEkhBt7jq?si=c4397cb9aec54581">Disruptor Diaries Podcast | Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruptor-diaries-healthcare-education-innovation-unleashed/id1771698976">Disruptor Diaries Podcast | Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/guides/inclusive-workplace?utm_source=podcast">Creating an Inclusive Healthcare Workplace | Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/podcast/psychological-safety?utm_source=podcast">Psychological Safety with Rasa Kabalia NP | Capability Corner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/guides/creating-a-learning-culture-in-your-team">Manager's Guide to Creating a 'Learning Culture' | Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/training-requirements/outcome-2-2a-quality-safety-inclusion-culture?utm_source=podcast">Inclusion Culture to Support Aged Care Workers | Training Requirements</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/training-requirements/outcome-2-2b-quality-safety-and-inclusion-culture-to-support-individuals?utm_source=podcast">Inclusion Culture to Support Individuals | Training Requirements</a></li>
</ul>

Zoe sits down with nurse educator and disability advocate Vanessa Cameron to unpack what inclusion really looks like in education.

BONUS - Inclusive Learning with Vanessa Cameron | Capability Corner

Performance reviews get a bad rap — and for good reason. They’re often rushed, compliance-driven, and disconnected from what really matters: people, capability, and growth.

In this episode, Zoe, Michelle, and Karen are joined by Emma Piercy, Learning Innovations Lead at Ausmed, to explore why performance management often falls short in healthcare — and how it can be redesigned to work better for everyone involved.

Together, they unpack the real reasons reviews get delayed or avoided, the damage that can do to culture and trust, and how a culture of reflection and feedback helps you move from reactive firefighting to proactive capability-building.

Emma also lifts the lid on Ausmed Perform™ — a new performance management tool built specifically for healthcare — and what early pilot results reveal about how it’s saving time, improving quality, and strengthening retention.

Whether you’re still stuck in spreadsheets or already rethinking your approach, this episode offers practical insights, a few rants, and a whole lot of heart.

Contact the show at podcast@ausmed.com.au

Follow Ausmed on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram

EVENT INFO: Building Workforce Capability with AI | Melbourne, VIC
Nov 20, 2025 — Location TBA — Early Registration Now Open

Resources:
Learn more about Ausmed Perform™ | Workforce Capability System
Performance Reviews in Healthcare | Emma's Toolbox Guide
Demo of Ausmed Perform™ | Launch Webinar
10 Takeaways from the Gold Coast | AI Event Recap
Generative Learning Experiences | Ausmed AI Features

Performance reviews get a bad rap &mdash; and for good reason. They&rsquo;re often rushed, compliance-driven, and disconnected from what really matters: people, capability, and growth.
In this episode, Zoe, Michelle, and Karen are joined by Emma Piercy, Learning Innovations Lead at Ausmed, to explore why performance management often falls short in healthcare &mdash; and how it can be redesigned to work better for everyone involved.
Together, they unpack the real reasons reviews get delayed or avoided, the damage that can do to culture and trust, and how a culture of reflection and feedback helps you move from reactive firefighting to proactive capability-building.
Emma also lifts the lid on&nbsp;Ausmed Perform&trade; &mdash; a new performance management tool built specifically for healthcare &mdash; and what early pilot results reveal about how it&rsquo;s saving time, improving quality, and strengthening retention.
Whether you&rsquo;re still stuck in spreadsheets or already rethinking your approach, this episode offers practical insights, a few rants, and a whole lot of heart.
Contact the show at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@ausmed.com.au">podcast@ausmed.com.au</a>
Follow Ausmed on&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ausmededu/">Instagram</a>
EVENT INFO: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/building-workforce-capability-with-ai-melbourne">Building Workforce Capability with AI | Melbourne, VIC</a> Nov 20, 2025 &mdash; Location TBA &mdash; <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/building-workforce-capability-with-ai-melbourne">Early Registration Now Open</a>
Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/perform?utm_source=podcast">Learn more about Ausmed Perform&trade; | Workforce Capability System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/guides/performance-reviews?utm_source=podcast">Performance Reviews in Healthcare | Emma's Toolbox Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ausmed.wistia.com/live/events/zp9khc3r01">Demo of Ausmed Perform&trade; | Launch Webinar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/organisations/toolbox/thought-leadership/10-takeaways-ai-gold-coast?utm_source=podcast">10 Takeaways from the Gold Coast | AI Event Recap</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/ai?utm_source=podcast">Generative Learning Experiences | Ausmed AI Features</a></li>
</ul>

Zoe, Michelle, and Karen are joined by Emma Piercy, Learning Innovations Lead at Ausmed, to explore why performance management often falls short in healthcare — and how it can be redesigned to work better for everyone involved.

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