2025 Luminosity Youth Summit 52 Maddy Bowers Growing up without a clear plan, Maddy never imagined she’d end up saving lives, let alone teaching others how to. But one life-changing moment steered her toward nursing, igniting a fire to help people when they need it most. Maddy shares her raw and honest journey through doubt, barriers, and the weight of other people’s expectations. She speaks about breaking through the “do your time” mentality, backing herself even when it felt impossible, and giving things a crack, even when you’re scared. Now a nursing academic, Maddy empowers the next generation of healthcare workers to stay curious, show up, and realise their own power to make a difference. Her message is simple: you don’t need a 10year plan. You just need the courage to take the next step. Associate Lecturer in Nursing | Campus Engagement Academic Critical Care Registered Nurse | Clinical Nurse Specialist Day Two Keynote Presentation Speaker Profile Just Give it a Crack! With a career shaped by high pressure roles in Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units across regional and metropolitan Australia, Maddy now serves as an Associate Lecturer in Nursing at Charles Sturt University. She empowers the next generation of nurses to show up, stay curious, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable, because that is where the growth lives. Maddy has worked across some of the busiest EDs in the country and was featured nationally on Season One of the Nine Network’s Emergency, where her clinical expertise and calm under pressure were showcased to viewers across Australia. Now, she leads final-year nursing students through the critical skills needed to recognise and respond to patient deterioration, teaching them not just how to save a life, but how to back themselves in the moments that matter most. She continues to drive innovation in simulation design, student engagement, and industry collaboration, grounded in her belief that backing yourself, working hard, and showing up for others is the true heart of healthcare. Bio
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