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Rural Locations and Placements

Longreach

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Our very first Go Rural Virtually took us to the rural location of Longreach.

Here we spoke to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals living and working in Longreach to hear why they have chosen a rural lifestyle and their pathways to getting there.

Our speakers shared how rural health takes a team based and collaborative approach to patient care and supporting the future health workforce. Plus, how rural and remote practice will take you on a journey of discovery and open up a world of placement and career possibilities.

During this discussion, we also heard about and learnt:

  • How health careers are pathways that can take many and varied directions

  • The rewards and challenges of working rurally

  • What the speakers thought when they arrived in Longreach and what they know now.

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Mt Isa

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Mt Isa is another amazing location many health professionals have chosen to call home. Once again, our panel of speakers share their health career journeys and their commitment to rural and remote health. Also covered are the unique opportunities available and conversations about the enormous amount of support new graduates are given and how you can create a great life in and outside of the work environment.

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Embracing Rural Locations and Placements


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Do you have a rural placement coming up? Or are you considering a rural placement but have some reservations? Then this recording of Go Rural Virtually is for you!

Hear about placement expectations from the perspective of both students and placement supervisors.

Discover more about:

  • What you can gain from going on a rural placement.

  • How to best prepare for your placement.

  • What expectations your supervisor will have over the course of your placement.

Breakout rooms feature advice from:

  • Student placement coordinators;

  • Student placement supervisors; and

  • Students who have completed rural placements.

Key discussion points in the event included:

  • Placements improve your scope of practice and can give you access to multiple health care environments, including outreach and aged care.

  • Opportunities to take up local employment within the community whilst on placement.

  • Understanding how supportive communities and health professionals are toward students.

  • Being an active participant in patient health care, from history taking to suturing.

  • A considered discussion regarding the importance of observing cultural safety when working with Indigenous patients.

  • The advantages of taking an inter-professional collaborative approach to health in a rural setting.

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