Jaleesa Basnight’s journey to become a nurse is dotted with its fair share of challenges and triumphs. From raising a family at a young age, to flying thousands of kilometres to study, Jaleesa’s story is one of resilience, growth, and determination. She’s now back in the Torres Strait working as a nurse, with a mission to improve the health outcomes of her community and inspire the next generation.Content WarningAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this podcast includes conversations about deceased persons. It does not include names, voices or images.This episode contains themes of family violence, First-Nations child removal, mental health challenges, traditional adoption, and grief. People who have experienced themes discussed may find some of this content difficult. Similarly, those who have not been exposed to this content before, may find the information confronting and challenging.We encourage you to prioritise your wellbeing. You can pause, skip chapters and stop the episode at any time.If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek support through:Deakin Safer Community(Deakin Students and Staff)Deakin's Employee Wellbeing Support (Deakin Staff)1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 (24/7 support for domestic and family violence)13YARN (13 92 76) – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis LineLifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (mental health support)For support outside of Australia, please visit spotify.com/resources.Learn more about NIKERI at deakin.edu.au/indigenous-students/study/nikeri-instituteLearn more about studying nursing at deakin.edu.au/international-students/choosing-your-degree/nursingChapters00:00 Content warning00:24 Introducing Jaleesa03:01 Early life 05:33 Growing up15:05 Pursuing a nursing degree22:48 Navigating studies and family27:47 Support and challenges30:10 Building a support system31:18 Balancing motherhood and education35:03 Finding motivation36:13 The final push to graduation46:33 Graduation day53:57 Life after graduation55:33 Future aspirations

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