Our program

Monash University is committed to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and equity throughout the University. As part of this strategy, the Gukwonderuk Hands on Health program aims to inspire Mob into health careers.

The program is provided by the Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Unit within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. The Hands on Health program is dedicated to exciting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth in primary and secondary school about health careers.

Indigenous community events and programs

Hands on Health can provide a stall, health career information and activities.

Primary school students

Incursions
Students create a kangaroo medicine band and are introduced to various healthcare careers. Students receive a free health careers activity book featuring puzzles and colouring in activities.

Discovery day
We provide Monash on campus experiences where students will get to explore healthcare equipment and be involved in hands-on activities throughout the University. Students also tour the Monash Indigenous garden and engage with medicine plants.

Secondary school students

Incursions
We offer incursions for Indigenous students to gain understanding of various health careers, study pathways and an introduction to Indigenous medicines.

Discovery day
We provide an on campus experience where students in years 9-10 can get involved in a range of hands-on activities. For instance, exploring healthcare and healthcare equipment, touring the Monash Aboriginal garden, engaging with medicine plants, visiting the William Cooper Institute and Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Unit and meeting Indigenous students and staff.

Meet and greet
Hands on Health team visit Indigenous students one-on-one or in groups to discuss health careers and study options.