In a strange twist of fate, nursing graduate Daniel Prior has started his nursing career in the very same hospital ward that inspired him to become a nurse in the first place.
Zoe Liu graduated from university in China with a degree in Japanese before moving to New Zealand. She is studying the Bachelor of Nursing at Ara's Timaru Campus.
When she was 17, Kiri Amaara Pitman gave birth to a stillborn daughter. The tragedy sparked an interest in midwifery that became a dream to become a midwife.
Ara graduate Grace Godinet says the work placements she undertook as part of her studies gave her a greater understanding of what to expect in the workplace. She is now a midwife in Queenstown.
Grace Godinet
Medical imaging
Well before he finished high school, Henri Nelis knew he wanted a health-related career.
Samantha wanted to become an osteopath after her Mum had an injury, and is now in her fourth year, studying the Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy, one step closer to becoming a fully registered Osteopath.
Samantha Slatem
With an interest in healthy living and a desire to help people, Keren Wright decided after finishing high school to study towards a health-related career.
Professional supervision is an approach used in many sectors - such as health, education and social services - to foster reflective practice and support professional practice relationships.