Alumni Spotlight: From Placement Student to Rural Social Worker in Broken Hill
For Georgina Chambers, a rural placement through the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (BHUDRH) opened the door to a career path she…
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Read the latest stories from Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health
Here you’ll find updates on our community, insights from students and staff, highlights of local partnerships and reflections on rural health practice and education.
Whether it’s celebrating important milestones, sharing personal journeys or showcasing the collaborative work happening across our region, this is where we bring together the voices and experiences that shape rural health in our community.
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Health Equity and Social Justice Cannot be Achieved in Isolation
On Tuesday, 27 October, 60 community members, health professionals and research academics from across Australia gathered at the Broken…
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Q&A with Anston: Discovering Rural Healthcare Through Placement in Broken Hill
Studying a Master of Nursing at the University of Sydney, Anston recently completed a rural placement in Broken Hill. From gaining firsthand experience in…
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Health Equity and Social Justice Seminar in Broken Hill
Join the BHUDRH in Broken Hill for a full day seminar. Join us in Broken Hill for a full-day seminar exploring how universities, health services,…
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Q&A with Louise: Building Confidence in Community Nursing Through a Rural Placement
For nursing student Louise, a placement in Broken Hill offered…
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Rural Health Career Pathways
What does a career in rural health look like? For many health professionals, the answer is simple: it looks…
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Driving Conversations on Rural Health Equity and Social Justice
The Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health and the University of Sydney recently hosted a successful pre-conference workshop in Adelaide as part of the…
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The University of Sydney’s Rural Reach: Education, Research and Workforce Development Across NSW
Rural placements helping shape the next generation of health professionals from the Far West to the Northern Rivers, the University of Sydney is helping…
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Experience Rural Healthcare First-Hand at Buronga HealthOne
Experience Rural Healthcare First-Hand at Buronga HealthOne When we stepped into Buronga HealthOne (BHO), we were greeted by kind, smiling faces and an enthusiasm…
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Rural Pharmacy Placements Provide Valuable Insight into Regional Healthcare
Rural Pharmacy Placements Provide Valuable Insight into Regional Healthcare Over the past few months, our region has welcomed pharmacy students from Monash University, the…
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Autonomy and Support on a Rural Placement
Autonomy and Support on a Rural Placement The Broken Hill Community Health Centre is a flurry of patients…
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Students tackle rural health challenges through interprofessional hack-a-thon
Ten students sit around a table, introducing themselves one by one – sharing their degree, discipline and home university.