After working for 5 years on the east coast of NSW, Jemima traded city clinic life for charter flights, remote communities and a career she says has been more rewarding than she ever expected.
Jemima is now based in Darwin as a fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) rural generalist speech pathologist with Fly2Health. Each month, she spends 3 weeks in Darwin and one week working in remote communities including Tennant Creek and Ali Curung in the Barly region.
Originally from Bathurst, Jemima moved to the NT in January 2026 after a holiday in the Top End sparked a shift in direction toward a long-held interest in FIFO clinical work.
“I came on holidays and just fell in love with the NT,” she said.
Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NT PHN) helped her explore employment options and provided guidance around securing the role and relocation process, supporting a smooth transition.
“I was deciding between 2 job opportunities, and NT PHN helped me weigh up my options,” she said. “The relocation support through the NT Thrive Grant also made the move across the country financially possible.”
In her role, Jemima works closely with children and families in remote communities, where access to allied health services can be limited, but the impact is significant.
“The people we work with there are just beautiful,” she said. “Even in a short time, I’ve seen so much growth in the children. It’s incredibly rewarding.”
Jemima encouraged other primary health professionals considering a move to the NT to be open to rural and remote work.
“You’re always supported and it’s been the most rewarding experience I’ve had.”
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