Blackall General Practice and Blackall Hospital
Address
189a Landsborough Highway St, Blackall, QLD, 4472, AUSTRALIA
Shamrock St, Blackall, QLD, 4472, AUSTRALIA
About the Placement
Placement Type: Hospital and GP Clinic
Blackall General Practice has a long history of providing primary health care services to Blackall and its surrounding communities. Services offered include health assessments, management and care plans, family planning and women’s health, skin checks, excisions and cryotherapy, minor surgery, specialist telehealth consultations and much more.
The Blackall Hospital provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, pharmacy and X-ray services and is supported by visiting allied health, primary health, mental health and specialist clinics.
It is an 18 bed hospital.
Opportunities for Students
Students will split their time between Blackall General Practice and Blackall Hospital.
About Blackall
Positioned to support Central Queensland’s prominent sheep and cattle industries, Blackall has a strong community focus and offers a quiet and relaxed outback lifestyle ideal for those who want to experience a close knit community. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Barcoo, Blackall’s friendly locals always give visitors a warm welcome.
Close-by attractions include;
- Idalia National Park
Website
Getting there
Distance from Brisbane: 963km (10h 45m drive time)
Transport Options: Drive
Accommodation Type: Shared student accommodation (2.6km to hospital)
Transport required for placement: Yes - for travel between placement and accommodation
Tips from Previous Students
- Don't be afraid of the small town and think that you have to hide in your room for six weeks. Blackall is a welcoming town and if you show interest in the town people will make an effort to get you involved.
- The RFDS ball in Charleville/Longreach, Neighbouring races (Roma, Barcaldine, Alpha), Chicken races (Tambo), Rodeos (Alpha, Roma), Barcaldine Ski park, Carnarvon Gorge
Testimonials
The hospital was perfectly staffed, with enough time to debrief and explore the cases and decision-making surrounding them. As such, it felt that even cases which were fairly straightforward were points of learning.
The preceptors were great - they really pushed me to do things and took the time to teach me. I think this has helped me to learn so much more. They were always interested in how I was going and provided me with feedback.
Loved the experience. Would highly recommend Blackall to anyone else. I’m actually looking forward to going back!
It is fascinating seeing how a MM7 rural hospital functions.