Bairnsdale
Monash Rural Health Bairnsdale is co-located with the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. Bairnsdale is 280 kilometres east of Melbourne, and is the gateway to the world famous Gippsland Lakes.
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Monash Rural Health Bairnsdale is equipped with clinical simulation facilities, conference rooms, student lounge area, kitchen and resource area. There is a library that provides additional space to study and learn. Conveniently located next door to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS), you are able to experience hands-on training in a well-supported environment, with expert clinical staff and lecturers in a range of specialties.
With student accommodation close by, you'll develop a strong collegiate relationship through living and working together. Being located close to the hospital, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the healthcare environment and become a valued member of clinical teams. You will also get to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle in Bairnsdale, with fantastic local attractions, shopping, dining and nightlife to enjoy.
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Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) provides healthcare to more than 40,000 people across the East Gippsland Shire covering an area of 21,000 square kilometers. With 84 inpatient beds, BRHS provides acute (including emergency department), sub-acute and aged care services. The main hospital has three wards, including an acute/high dependency ward, subacute rehabilitation ward and maternity/birthing ward.
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A range of student placements are available in Bairnsdale for medical, nursing and allied health students.
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Accommodation
Subsidised furnished accommodation in Bairnsdale is available for Years 4C and 5D medical students, as well as nursing and allied health students. The Bairnsdale student houses are a 10 minute drive from the Bairnsdale GP clinics and about 5 mins from Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. The accommodation at Lakes Entrance is a two bedroom unit and a 5 minute drive from the clinic. Wireless internet, all utilities and outdoor maintenance are included in the weekly accommodation rental fee.
Student wellbeing supports
We have a team of support staff at Monash Rural Health who are able to support you with your mental health and wellbeing, accomodation issues or academic related issues. Contact our team below to see how they can support you.
Gippsland Regional Training Hub
The Monash Gippsland Regional Training Hub works to improve career opportunities for regional medical students and junior doctors and support specialist post graduate pathways and staff retention for healthcare providers in Gippsland. They offer career counselling and support, mentoring, research development opportunities as well as networking to help junior doctors and medical students in the early stages of their career.
Explore Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale is a city of approximately 15,000 people and is the commercial centre of East Gippsland, located around 280 km east of Melbourne.
Living in Bairnsdale gives you easy access to the vast Gippsland Lakes, Mitchell River and nine national parks. Located at the junction of the Great Alpine Road and the Princes Highway, Bairnsdale also gives you easy access to the alpine villages of Omeo, Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham. Visit the Buchan Caves, the Bairnsdale Farmers Market or nearby Lakes Entrance. Whether you surf, boat, camp, hike or ski - Bairnsdale provides you plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore.
Explore some of what Bairnsdale has to offer:
Getting here
Getting to Bairnsdale is easy: board a train, or drive yourself.
