In 2012, 24-year-old Nicole Fitzsimons was holidaying in Thailand when she was fatally injured in a motorbike accident. Sadly this isn't an isolated event, with the latest statistics from the Department of Foreign Affairs showing that on average an Australian dies every one and a half days in Thailand.  

Would you know what to do if your loved one died on a holiday? 

In today's episode, Nicole's sister Kate will share her story from the days and weeks after Nicole's death. And we will be joined by Janelle Chalmers aka ‘Chalmer the Embalmer’ to find out what we need to know about a bodies final journey home. 

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Extra special credit to Kate Fitzsimons for sharing her story so openly and eloquently. To find out more about the foundation she set up in Nicole's honour, please visit www.nicolefitzsimons.com

Thanks to our special guest Janelle Chalmers from www.bowraodea.com.au 

If you need more information on repatriating a body or need consular assistance head to www.smarttraveller.gov.au.

To read more about Kate's story https://www.mamamia.com.au/australian-death-overseas/

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In 2012, 24-year-old Nicole Fitzsimons was holidaying in Thailand when she was fatally injured in a motorbike accident. Sadly this isn't an isolated event, with the latest statistics from the Department of Foreign Affairs showing that on average an Australian dies every one and a half days in Thailand.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Would you know what to do if your loved one died on a holiday?&nbsp;
In today's episode, Nicole's sister Kate will share her story from the days and weeks after Nicole's death. And we will be joined by&nbsp;Janelle Chalmers aka &lsquo;Chalmer the Embalmer&rsquo; to find out what we need to know about a bodies final journey home.&nbsp;
CREDITS
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Elle Beattie
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Extra special credit to Kate Fitzsimons for sharing her story so openly and eloquently. To find out more about the foundation she set up in Nicole's honour, please visit www.nicolefitzsimons.com
Thanks to our special guest Janelle Chalmers from www.bowraodea.com.au&nbsp;
If you need more information on repatriating a body or need consular assistance head to <a href="http://www.smarttraveller.gov.au">www.smarttraveller.gov.au</a>.
To read more about Kate's story <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/australian-death-overseas/">https://www.mamamia.com.au/australian-death-overseas/</a>
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it&rsquo;s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily.
Want The Quicky in your ears every day? &nbsp;Subscribe at<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-quicky"> mamamia.com.au/the-quicky</a> or in your favourite podcast app.
Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.

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It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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