Outback nurse says peer counselling from Nurse Midwife Health Program saved his career in Kalumburu
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Remote area nurse Dave Corstorphan said the not-for-profit Nurse Midwife Health Program's free peer-to-peer counselling stopped him from leaving nursing after his wife's death. He is now urging other regional nurses and midwives to speak up about mental health and wellbeing and to use the service.
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KEY FACTS
- Dave Corstorphan is a remote area nurse who accessed the Nurse Midwife Health Program after his wife's death.
- He has worked in the Pilbara and Kimberley in Western Australia's north, including Kalumburu.
- He is encouraging other regional nurses and midwives to speak up about mental health challenges and wellbeing.
- Mr Corstorphan has more than 30 years' experience working across remote parts of Australia.
- The story was published on ABC News and written by Esse Deves.
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