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WACRH facilitates allied health, nursing and pharmacy placements for students from all Australian universities. The WA Centre for Rural Health's page.

We aim to improve rural, remote and Aboriginal health through education, student placement support, research and community service activities. Located on Wilunyu Country. The WA Centre for Rural Health's (WACRH) of The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of 17 University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) in Australia. WACRH is based in Geraldton in the Midwest and Karratha in the Pilbara of Western Australia. Our aim is to improve rural, remote and Aboriginal health through research, education, student placement support and community service activities. Follow us on:
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17/09/2026

Congratulations to WA Centre for Rural Health social worker Prue Martawidjaja and her coauthors on the publication of the 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Living and working in the Pilbara, Prue has an appreciation of both the strengths of rural and remote communities and challenges families can face when accessing and navigating services.

The Policy and Practice Pack series provides concise, practical resources designed to support policy and practice audiences with actionable insights.

This latest pack examines how lived experience can be authentically and equitably embedded into the work of practitioners and policymakers to support meaningful, sustainable and safe outcomes.

https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/4403704/hscu-policy-and-practice-pack-s3-p2-through-authentic-lived-experience-involvement.pdf

15/09/2026

Dietetics students Kate and Alexa crossed the country to undertake a WA Centre for Rural Health rural placement in regional Western Australia. Kate was based in Geraldton and Alexa in Roebourne. Before returning home, we asked them what they enjoyed most about their placement experience.

Biggest surprise?
Kate: "I was surprised by how much there is to do in Geraldton. There really is something for everyone."
Alexa: ""Realising the cultural and historical significance of Roebourne."

Placement highlight?
Kate: "We'll be leaving with connections and friendships that will last well beyond placement."
Alexa: "Leaving this week felt like saying goodbye to family."

Advice to future students?
Kate: "Take the opportunity. You won't regret it."
Alexa: "Spend time in the community outside placement hours. That's where the best connections are made."

A big thank you to the communities, health services and local organisations that help make these placement experiences so memorable and rewarding for our students.

Interested in a WACRH placement? Ask your university placement coordinator to email [email protected] or call +61 8 9956 0200.

10/09/2026

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 (𝟭𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
This online interactive masterclass will support clinical supervisors to embed reflective practice and effective feedback within rural student placements. Participants will explore practical strategies for developing students’ feedback literacy and evaluative judgement, including their capacity to identify their own learning priorities.

The session will focus on how rural clinical supervisors can actively involve students in reflection and feedback processes, enabling them to learn from experience and take increasing responsibility for their professional development. Participants will leave with adaptable tools and approaches for supporting reflective, responsive, and self-directed future health professionals.

Register here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1521695

08/09/2026

The WA Centre for Rural Health's annual 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 was held over two days in August, bringing together 45 Year 10 students from seven Midwest high schools to explore careers in health. Supported by allied health and medical university students, local health professionals, and members of the Waalhiibe Student Rural Health Club, the event showcased 17 different health professions through interactive and engaging learning experiences.

Throughout the academy, students participated in ever popular speed careers sessions, case studies, hands-on practical skills activities, and discussions with health professionals and university students. The experiences provided valuable insights into a range of health career pathways, educational requirements, and real-world professional experiences, helping students make informed decisions about their future studies and careers.

Nagle Catholic College Geraldton Grammar School Geraldton Senior High School Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre Champion Bay Senior High School Kalbarri District High School Mullewa District High School

01/09/2026

We are seeking a full-time 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) of The University of Western Australia at our Geraldton site.

Lead one of Australia's largest and most respected University Departments of Rural Health.

The Director provides strategic, academic and operational leadership for WACRH. The role fosters excellence in rural, remote and Aboriginal health research, teaching, workforce development, policy contribution and community engagement across the University and with external partners.

https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/jobs/director-wa-centre-for-rural-health-geraldton-crawley-wa-australia-geraldton?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Applications close: 19 September 2026.

27/08/2026

We had a fantastic turnout at last week’s Student Interprofessional Learning Session, The Pharmacist’s Role in Collaborative Care, facilitated by Curtin University pharmacy students Ashley, Kate, Ciara and Loren.

More than 30 students attended in Geraldton, with others joining via MS Teams from Carnarvon, Mount Magnet and Roebourne. Students from occupational therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, medical science, social work, speech pathology, optometry and physiotherapy came together to learn, collaborate and strengthen their confidence working across disciplines.

25/08/2026

The WA Centre for Rural Health presented at the Rural Health West Aboriginal Health Conference in Boorloo (Perth). Associate Professor Ivan Lin, Lecturer Lenny Papertalk presented ‘Clinical Yarning: A person-centred communication framework for Aboriginal healthcare’, an interactive workshop exploring practical communication tools to support culturally safe, person-centred care for Aboriginal people. Research Officer Emma Taylor facilitated ‘Cancer campaigns and resources: What works, what’s missing, and what comes next’, sharing findings from a recent review of cancer education initiatives and engaging participants in discussions about creating meaningful, culturally safe and actionable cancer messages for Aboriginal communities.

Reflecting on the conference, Emma said: “It was wonderful to hear from so many inspiring speakers about the work they are doing to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities.” Emma also highlighted the opportunity to learn from keynote speakers and fellow presenters, and to connect in person with colleagues and community members.

20/08/2026

Last week, we hosted our quarterly Speech Pathology networking gathering in Geraldton, bringing together both familiar and new faces, including local speech pathologists, new staff members and students on rural placement. Attendees represented a range of settings across the region, including public and private practice, primary schools, Aboriginal Medical Services and the university sector.

These gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to connect, share experiences and strengthen professional relationships across the rural health workforce. While conversations highlighted the diversity of speech pathology practice in the Midwest, there was one thing everyone agreed on: Geraldton is a fantastic place to live, work and build a career.

17/08/2026

Last week, Associate Professor Ivan Lin and Aboriginal Researcher and Midwest Clinical Yarning cultural lead Kelsie Crowe travelled to Grafton and Coffs Harbour, NSW, to deliver Clinical Yarning workshops to allied health teams. Organised by Gumbaynggirr physiotherapist Jane Linton, the workshops were funded through a professional development grant from the NSW Health Education and Training Institute, enabling NSW Health staff to participate in this valuable learning opportunity.

Participant feedback highlighted the practical impact of the workshops. Naomi Simick Behera, Physiotherapist and Acting Coordinator of the Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Program at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, shared her biggest takeaway: “The importance of social yarning in building trust and rapport and feeling more confident in providing culturally safe and appropriate care.”

13/08/2026

🎧 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 is your go-to podcast for practical student supervision insights, designed to support allied health and nursing supervisors in rural and remote communities.

Follow us on Spotify to hear firsthand from rural health professionals as they share their experiences, challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from supervising healthcare students on rural placements.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀:
• Providing feedback
• Supervising project placements
• Managing underperforming students
• Managing wellbeing: Self and students

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻:
• Supervision tips for early career supervisors

🎙️𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PGVezNZMRal9oBwMiG01P?si=0590cc2727e24a72

This podcast series was developed through a collaboration between the four Western Australian University Departments of Rural Health.

Address

Yamaji Country, 167 Fitzgerald Street
Geraldton, WA
6530

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61899560200

Website

http://www.wacrh.uwa.edu.au/

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