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From Cannulas to Dinosaur Races: Why You Should Choose a Rural Placement in Longreach

From Cannulas to Dinosaur Races: Why You Should Choose a Rural Placement in Longreach

4th August 2026

More than 10 years ago, I first visited Longreach with my family, and I still remember being amazed to see a huge Qantas plane in the middle of the outback. When I found out I would be returning for m...

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Rural Clinical Placement Opportunities in Thursday Island, Far North Queensland

Rural Clinical Placement Opportunities in Thursday Island, Far North Queensland

20th March 2025

Unlock Your Potential with Inter-Professional Placements in Allied Health and Nursing on Thursday Island  About Thursday Island Located approximately 40km from mainland Australia, Thursday Island...

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Health students broaden horizons through hands-on learning in remote QLD

Health students broaden horizons through hands-on learning in remote QLD

7th December 2022

Allied health students on clinical placements in rural and remote North West Queensland get to experience a sense of community and unlimited learning opportunities, according to third year Bachelor of...

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Key partnership helps future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers

Key partnership helps future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers

1st November 2022

Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health's nursing simulation unit plays a key role in shaping future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care workers in North West Queensland. Mo...

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Indigenous health workers engender national pride

Indigenous health workers engender national pride

31st October 2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners are a source of national pride. That’s the message from National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islande...

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Indigenous health workers network event in Mount Isa

Indigenous health workers network event in Mount Isa

28th October 2022

The National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners Chief Executive Officer, Karl Briscoe, will address the North West Indigenous Health Workers’ d...

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Aspiring Health Professionals key to successful Mount Isa Rehab Service

Aspiring Health Professionals key to successful Mount Isa Rehab Service

18th October 2022

Aspiring occupational therapists and physiotherapists are gaining important on-the-ground experience in the North West Community Rehabilitation Centre in Mount Isa. Under the supervision of experience...

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Building Stronger Learners in our Region

Building Stronger Learners in our Region

17th October 2022

We are working with the Mount Isa community to build stronger learners in primary and secondary schools and people who have already left school. Educational providers, industry and community members a...

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Helping Partners Build Research Capacity

Helping Partners Build Research Capacity

17th October 2022

Our research team is helping major partner, North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS), build its research capability. Our  researchers are presenting one-hour weekly workshops, via Zoom, to ...

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