Student Stories

During her undergraduate placement at Mount Isa Base Hospital, Georgie Collis not only honed her clinical skills, but also bootscooted her way into the lively local scene. She shares how this blend of professional growth and community connection helped shape her...

During her undergraduate placement at Alice Springs Hospital, nursing student Danielle Richmond found more than just clinical experience. Surrounded by the colours of the desert and the glow of Parrtjima: A Festival in Light, Danielle’s time in Alice Springs stoked...

Steph Bryan’s undergraduate placement in a remote school in Katherine offered a unique look at occupational therapy beyond the clinical setting. She learned to adapt her approach to fit the culture and day-to-day life of the students, making therapy practical and...

Elsie Butuyuyu had the opportunity to complete an undergraduate mental health nursing placement in Alice Springs, where she felt right at home. From hiking to carolling, Elsie made the most of immersing herself in this diverse community. Swimming in Ellery Creek Big...

Ailis Conrad was fortunate to undertake her final-year nursing placement on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. Supported by a warm team, Ailis gained hands-on experience in mental health care while learning about the unique challenges and cultural sensitivities of...

Second-year Flinders University nursing student Lauren Hoskin recently had the opportunity to complete a four-week nursing placement in Tennant Creek, an experience that significantly impacted both her professional and personal growth. From immersing herself in the...

In her final undergraduate nursing placement, Karri Withers was fortunate to secure a position in the remote community of Balgo, WA, through the Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health. This placement highlighted the complexities of Aboriginal health and...

Melbourne-based nursing student Grace recently undertook a clinical placement in Alice Springs, NT – an experience she describes as invaluable. Here, she talks about her cultural orientation, adventures in the red and ridged landscape, and connecting with other...

Second-year nursing student Brittanie says her very remote placement in Nyirripi, Central Australia imparted “lessons that no textbook could convey”. Here the University of New England student writes of forming bonds and witnessing community resilience, stepping out...

Jethro Haythorpe, a nursing student from Charles Darwin University, recently undertook two consecutive placements in Alice Springs, NT. Here, Jethro writes of star-filled desert nights, stunning red dirt surroundings, and teams that supported him to feel confident in...