About Us
Who We Are
The Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, part of the University of Sydney, is funded under the Commonwealth Government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.
With three distinct campuses in Bourke, Broken Hill and Wentworth, our primary focus is creating and delivering successful student placements that change students’ perspectives of rural work and life. In collaboration with our university partners and local health sites, we offer high-quality placement programs for students in fields such as medicine, nursing, social work, pharmacy, dentistry, medical imaging and allied health.
As part of their studies, university students undertake a rural placement in our local health and community services. While on placement, we provide accommodation, social networking, interprofessional learning and wellbeing support.
By completing a placement in our Broken Hill, Wentworth and Bourke campus regions students get to see the joys of outback life, while also learning about the benefits and complexities of working in rural health.
Our student placement programs are backed by our research which focusses on addressing the unique health challenges and complexities of our region including rural workforce issues.
Where we are located
Our Campuses
Since 1998, Corrindah Court, our main campus based in Broken Hill, has been a thriving hub for students undergoing rural health placements.
A 13-hour drive from Sydney and six-hour drive from Adelaide, Broken Hill is an iconic outback city that is rich with history, art and culture. In Broken Hill, students can expect a wide variety of placement opportunities with our long-standing host sites, including Local Health Districts, community health services, disability services and First Nations led health services. Beyond placements, students can immerse themselves in the local community by engaging in sports, social events and enjoying the vibrant life of Broken Hill and its surroundings.
At this campus we offer:
- 81 student accommodation beds
- 2 Simulation labs
- The Far West Health Library
- 3 unique and dedicated study spaces (including access to computers and WiFi)
- On-site wellbeing and academic support
- Over 20 unique placement sites including the region’s largest hospital and remote health service locations like Menindee, Wilcannia and Ivanhoe.
Our Wentworth campus serves the southern end of our footprint including the communities of Wentworth, Dareton, Gol Gol, Robinvale and Balranald, and is nestled along the banks of the Murray and Darling rivers. Students on placement in the Wentworth Campus region may work in vibrant country towns and communities like Wentworth, Coomealla, Robinvale, Balranald and Buronga, who all share their own health strengths and challenges. Students will put their community and clinical skills to the test with each host site offering a variety of opportunities like health promotion, outreach services and culturally diverse communities.
At this campus we offer:
- 18 student accommodation beds
- On-site wellbeing and academic support
- Over 12 unique placement sites, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and community not-for-profit services
Our Bourke campus region, was once a major 19th century river and trading post. Today, it has thriving population with strong connections to Country and Indigenous culture. Students can attend a placement in Bourke but also its surrounding areas. Covering a large geographical footprint, students will build their clinical skills, resilience and professional networks while gaining a comprehensive understanding of rural healthcare systems in the Northwest.
At this campus we offer:
- 28 student accommodation beds
- On-site wellbeing and academic support
- Dedicated study space with access to computers and WiFi
- 6 unique placement sites including some of New South Wales’ most remote multi-purpose health services
