Japanese-born Akiyo Soyama works as a nurse in a public hospital in South Australia. For more than three years now, Akiyo has been living in a caravan.
When living in Tokyo, Akiyo had a completely different lifestyle. She hardly ever did any outdoor activities.
“I have witnessed many deaths at work”, says Akiyo. She recalls a case where a patient of hers in Japan told her to do everything she wants to do with no regrets.
“And so, this is my motto in life”, says Akiyo.
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