Nicky Swindells moved her family to Queensland

Seven years ago I moved from a cold and wet town called Newcastle upon Tyne UK, to sunny Queensland, Australia. Living is affordable, lifestyle relaxed and climate fantastic. My young children settled very quickly into Australian life and taking them back to the UK this year, they realised what a beautiful safe country there growing up in. We live on The Capricorn coast and its like a slice of paradise.

Working in Australia`s private sector is extremely rewarding and professionally fulfilling. The Mater Hospital recognises the importance of employees having a lifestyle that incorporates balancing work, family, leisure and community involvement. They are certainly committed to assisting employees by providing a work environment, which encourages a balanced work/ lifestyle through initiatives such as flexible working arrangements. Both professionally and personally I have no regrets moving my family to Central Queensland.

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