Student Spotlight – Julie-Anne Bamblett-McGee

Julie-Anne Bamblett-McGee is a testament to the power of education pathways between TAFE and Universities.

Now a Registered Nurse, Julie-Ann completed a Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) at GOTAFE and a Bachelor of Nursing at La Trobe University Shepparton.

She was also supported by the Academy of Sport, Health and Education (ASHE) in Shepparton.

“GOTAFE definitely helped me prepare for further study,” she said.

Julie-Anne now works full-time at Rumbalara Medical Clinic, where she is changing lives and improving access to healthcare.

“I support community with chronic disease,” she said.

Julie-Anne also works casually in the acute ward at Numurkah Hospital.

She said she can recall the moment she started becoming interested in a career in nursing.

“My mum was studying nursing when I was 14,” she said.

“I also have other family in the medical and nursing industry.”

Getting to where she is now hasn’t come without its challenges.

“Juggling parenting, working and studying was extremely difficult,” she said.

“GOTAFE helped me make it through the course as a single parent.

“My daughter was only 18 months old when I commenced studies with GOTAFE.

“She was often in daycare, and I relied on family to support us during placements.”