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Student Hub

​Welcome to the Health Workforce Queensland Student Hub! 

If you’re the type of health student who values learning, then you’re in the right place.

We have many valuable and interesting resources provided by health professionals who have participated in our online discussions. To view the discussion recordings and resources, please visit the Go Rural Virtually webpage or follow the links below.

Be sure to revisit the Hub regularly to check out what new resources have been added. And if you come across a ‘must have’ resource, feel free to share it with us by email.

Crisis and Conflict Management

Healthcare Challenges and Complexities

Indigenous Health

Rural Locations and Placements

​Workplace Culture and Ethical Concerns

Rural Health Clubs

Queensland University Rural Health Clubs are student-led organisations that inspire and prepare health students to pursue careers in rural and remote areas. Each club offers unique opportunities for students to engage with rural health through practical experiences, networking, and community events, helping to build a strong future workforce for Queensland's rural regions. Click here to discover the club affiliated with your university and learn more.


Rural Placements

Considering, or going on a rural placement? Check out these links to some great resources to help prepare you.

Develop your own pre-placement checklist using this Rural Placements Guide created by the National Rural Health Students Network.


Placement Experiences

  • UQ Speech Pathology student Madi shares why her Mt Isa placement experience was so rewarding.

  • Discover why UQ Master of Dietetics student, Bronte Young found Going Rural so valuable for her study and career.

  • UQ Nursing student Cate was fortunate enough to experience a fantastic placement with the RFDS in Townsville.

  • Discover more about the Indigenous Community of Yarrabah where Go Rural Virtually speaker Joanne secured a job at Gurriny Yealamucka, an Aboriginal community-controlled health service, following her placement. Watch this YouTube clip for an inside look at the health service and see how a visit from the South Sydney Rabbitohs united the Yarrabah community for a day of culture and fun in Yarns in Yarrabah!

Placement Locations and Student Placement Opportunities

Listed below are rural locations you may like to consider for future placements. Each of these locations are student-friendly and would welcome your inquiries:

  • Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health – offers free accommodation (fully self-contained, internet, study desk in each room, washing machines, etc.); Community Engagement; Face-to-face Cultural Awareness training for all students; Pastoral support; Interprofessional and simulation learning sessions; Diverse learning opportunities; Interested and available clinical supervisors; Library and computer access; Large footprint (varied opportunity for placement); Large range of disciplines and universities; Minimum of 2-week placements (longer is better!); and range of events to be involved in rodeos, races, camp drafts, music events, national parks, agricultural shows, family fun days, etc. Email Contacts: Mount Isa | Longreach | Weipa

  • North and West Remote Health - Community and outreach healthcare services in Queensland.

  • Gidgee Healing is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service based in Mount Isa.

  • Vital Health is a modern allied health practice with a large team of qualified staff from various allied health disciplines.

  • Lifestyle Therapies and Training Solutions – LTTS offers a comprehensive range of mobile and clinic-based Allied Health services tailored to suit individual, community, or corporate needs.

  • Apunipima is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides comprehensive Primary Health Care to 11 Cape York communities.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Looking for some financial assistance for your rural placement? You may be eligible to apply for one of the following:

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