Charleville & Western Areas Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Community Health (CWAATSICH)

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About the Placement

Placement Type: GP Clinic

In addition to general medical consultations, CWAATSICH clinics offer a number of programs and services, including Chronic Disease Management programs and Visiting Specialist/Services

About Charleville

Immortalised in Slim Dusty’s song by the same name, Charleville is the largest town in Queensland’s south west and is a hub for visitors and pastoralists alike. In the heart of ‘mulga country’, Charleville and surrounding pastoral properties are rich in history, flora and fauna. Today it is an important centre for the School of Distance Education and the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Close-by attractions include;

Carnarvon Gorge
Charleville Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre
Charleville Cosmos Centre
Markets - last Sunday of month

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CWAATSICH

Getting there

Distance from Brisbane: 617km (8h 30m drive time)

Transport Options: Bus, Drive, Fly, Train

Accommodation Type: TBA (SQRH has student accomodation, but this isn't always available)

Transport required for placement: Required for travel from accom to placement and for exploring the region

Tips from previous students

Placement:

Be very proactive at asking staff and patients for what you want to do (the worst someone can say is no)
Go in it with an adaptable mind, with fluid expectations. And try to find the courage to step up and say you want to have a go at something.
It is so important to have the confidence to speak up about involvement, ask to do certain things, let staff know some of the things you would like to experience, make yourself known to a wide variety of healthcare workers and to get involved and say yes to as much as possible! Get involved in the community as well as the people are great here, including other students.

Community Engagement:

Getting involved in the community was brilliant - spending time at the golf club, RSL, Pub or down watching the local cricket/rugby team was unreal.
The Cosmos Centre and the Bilby Experience are a must. The RFDS museum is very interesting.
Bring swags/camping equipment! There are lots of cool places to go in the surrounding areas and it’s a really cool way to see more of the outback while you're there.
Check out the Experience Charleville website for local events and tours