Nursing and allied health students
When you’re heading off on a rural clinical placement, nothing beats local knowledge. Monash Rural Health has been embedded in rural communities for over 25 years, so we know our regions inside out. Our doors are open to all medicine, nursing and allied health students and we’re very happy to share what we know.
Helpful resources when you're planning or going on a rural placement
Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) has produced two learning modules that will help you prepare to work in a rural setting:
Looking after yourself on placement is also important. The National Rural Health Student Network (NRHSN) produces a guide to mental health: When the cowpat hits the windmill: a guide to staying mentally fit.
Come and introduce yourself
Finding somewhere to stay is a big part of a placement and we can certainly help with accommodation. But we offer a lot more than a roof over your head. If you’re staying near one of Monash Rural Health’s main teaching sites you’ll also have access to:
- libraries
- student lounges
- Eduroam Wi-Fi
- simulation suites
Looking for someone at each training site to talk to? Here's who can help. Come in and ask for them or contact by phone or email.
Site | Name | Contact |
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Bairnsdale (including Leongatha) | Donna Reed |
(03) 5122 7991 mrh-eastgippsland.enquiries@monash.edu |
Bendigo | Jacinta Lovriha |
(03) 5440 9037 mrh-bendigo-placements@monash.edu |
Mildura | Louise Hodgetts |
(03) 5022 5536 mrh-mildura.enquiries@monash.edu |
Sale | Fiona Davies |
(03) 5143 8500 mrh-eastgippsland.enquiries@monash.edu |
Traralgon | Tina Whitney |
(03) 5122 7231 mrh-lvwg.enquiries@monash.edu |
Warragul (including Moe and Morwell) | Cathy Beamish |
(03) 5128 1000 mrh-warragul.enquiries@monash.edu |
Tap into our networks
We also know what’s happening outside work times when you need a break from studying. Student social events, local sporting clubs and activities, the safest cycling or running routes, the best place to find coffee ... just ask.
Drop into one of our teaching sites and introduce yourself to our staff. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
Join WILDFIRE - rural health student club
WILDFIRE is Monash University's rural and indigenous health student club and is open to all medical, nursing and allied health students interested in rural health. The club has subcommittees at Clayton, Parkville and Peninsula campauses; and Bendigo, Churchill, East Gippsland, Gippsland and Mildura teaching sites.
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🔥 📷 Last chance to vote in the 2019 WILDFIRE Photo Competition! To vote, simply give your fave picture a like - voting closes tomorrow (15th Feb) 📷 🔥
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A collection of the gorgeous photographs entered into the competition. The winner will be decided by you - so get voting by giving your favourite photos a like! Voting closes Friday, 15th of February.
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🔥WILDFIRE SUBCOMMITTEE NOMINATIONS🔥 Are you in year 3B or 4C and based in Bendigo, Gippsland or Mildura during 2019? Are you interested in rural health and/or Indigenous health? Do you want to join a dynamic and fun subcommittee? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, we want you to apply for 2019 WILDFIRE subcommittees! Applications are now open! MILDURA: https://goo.gl/forms/RkCFGLXdbmSmIVgv2 BENDIGO: https://goo.gl/forms/JzAafkpm92PduyOh1 GIPPSLAND: https://goo.gl/forms/bhEcecuByzztiVzy2 Applications will remain open until Sunday February 17th. Please email Katie Blunt (wildfire.liaison@gmail.com) with any questions about the election process.
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Opportunity for bonded medical students to learn about your future job prospects! 🔥 RWAV will be holding a Rural Medical Pathways Workshop on Wednesday 13th of February from 3.00 to 4.00pm! To find out more information & to apply visit https://www.rwav.com.au/future-workforce/scholarships/ Applications close 31st Jan.