Year 1 and 2 Rural Placement - Bairnsdale

Year one students will visit health services in Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Omeo, Swifts Creek, Gelantipy, Dargo, and Buchan. Year two students will visit health services in Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Paynesville, Orbost and Omeo.

Site Description

East Gippsland features wonderful coastline scenery, the Gippsland Lakes and river system, breath-taking mountain country and extensive parks and forests. A population of around 40,000 people reside in the East Gippsland Shire; over 11,000 of these reside in the major commercial centre of Bairnsdale. The area has a mild seaside climate for the majority of the year with snow in the high country during winter and hot days at the beach during summer. Agriculture, horticulture, fishing and forestry are the backbone of the region, with tourism one of the most important industries across this corner of Victoria.

Highlights of the area are:  food and wine trails, lakes and rivers, Snowy River Country, Croajingolong and wilderness coast,  fishing and boating, snow in the high country, beaches, sport and recreation.

What is great about this site?

The program gives you a real life insight into rural medicine with opportunities to work in multidisciplinary settings.

The environment is spectacular and the locals are very friendly. The accommodation for Year 1 and 2 students is modern fully contained 3 bedroom units on the Paynesville canals.

Accommodation

Captains Cove Apartments Paynesville. 3 bedroom units on the canals. Tennis court and indoor heated pool. Bedding provided.

Costs

The University will cover the cost of travel and accommodation.

Contact

Marnie Connolly
Placement Coordinator

Phone: 03 5150 3613