Medical School

Esk Hospital and Health Matters Fernvale (GP)

Address

30 Highland St, Esk QLD 4312

1455 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale, 4306

About the Placement

Placement Type:  Hospital and GP

Esk Hospital provides a range of services, including emergency, palliative, and allied health. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day providing specialised care to patients with serious illnesses or injuries. It also has community clinics for mental health, women’s health, and other medical services.

It is a 20-bed acute care facility.

Health Matters Fernvale opened in 2014, the sister practice of Health Matters Karalee established in 2004. They offer a comprehensive range of practice services including medical check ups, immunisations, counselling, family medicine, children's health, chronic disease management including a state of the Art Skin Clinic. Bulk billing provided.

Opportunities for students

  • Students will split their time between the hospital and doctors practice

About Esk

Esk is an interesting, predominantly timber and veranda-ed, historic town which nestles under Glen Rock and Mount Esk on the Brisbane Valley Highway and is notable for its historic timber shops, churches and houses. The town has a number of significant historic buildings in an area which boasts the remarkable and elegant Bellevue Homestead - a fine example of an affluent Queensland home from the late 19th century.

Close-by attractions include;

  • Historic buildings in Esk
  • The Club Hotel - 225 Ipswich Street, with its cast-iron balustrades and gracious verandas, is a fine example of a Queensland country hotel
  • Nash Gallery & Cafe - Check out http://www.nashgalleryesk.com.au for more details
  • Esk Record building
  • Bellevue Homestead - https://www.bellevuehomestead.com.au/
  • Lake Wivenhoe
  • History of the town - https://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/esk
  • Esk Country Market every Saturday 7am - 12pm, Pipeliner Park, Esk

About Fernvale

Situated right next to the Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale is the perfect pit-stop for cyclists whilst they adventure along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Fuel up at one of the local cafes, restaurants, or pubs before exploring the wonders of the Somerset Region.

Stop by the Fernvale markets for some delicious local produce before enjoying a relaxing picnic at one of the picturesque parks. The Fernvale Country Markets take place every Sunday at the Fernvale State Primary School on the Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale. Enjoy a Sunday morning drive into Fernvale and take a relaxing stroll around the markets as your shop for locally grown fruit and vegetables, hand made gifts and wares and other fun market stalls.

Website

Getting there

Distance from Brisbane: 100km (1h 15m drive time)

Transport Options: Bus, Drive, Train

Accommodation Type: Esk Hospital accommodation (onsite at hospital, 30 minute drive to practice)

Transport required for placement: Required  - for travel between accommodation and GP placement site

Tips from previous students

Placement:

  • Semester 1 2025 is the first time this joint placement has been offered

Community Engagement: