Accommodation
Rural placement accommodation
Accommodation for Rural and Remote Placements are booked by the RRM staff and provided for UQ medical students on approved eligible placements at no cost. This includes the following placements:
- MEDI7300 Rural Immersion (RCS students only)
- MEDI7400 Rural and remote Clinical Extension
- MEDI7400 GPiRL
- MEDI7400 Extended Placement Program (EPP)
Check-in is available from the Sunday prior to the immersion start date. Checkout is by 10am on the Saturday following the placement block end date.
For more information, go to the Mayne Academy of Rural and Remote Medicine (RRM) page.
RCS student private rental subsidies
We encourage students enrolled in the regional based Medical Pathways to seek private rentals, supported by rental subsidies to help offset costs. This strategy allows us to prioritise the students in Year 4 who undertake multiple placements away from their primary location. Students will be supported with local housing contacts, a rental reference and can apply for the rental subsidy as below:
Private lease subsidies:
•$3,000 per eligible student
•$6,000 per household for students with dependents
- To be eligible, students must submit a subsidy application and formal documentation confirming rental arrangement for the 2027 academic year (e.g., lease agreement and/or proof of rent payments)
- Eligible students will receive an email with a subsidy application attached. If you have not received this, please email uqrcs.enquiries@uq.edu.au so that we can provide you with this form.
The following students are also eligible for a relocation grant of $2000 (1 per household):–
- WB Learning Community students relocating from Bundaberg to Hervey Bay for Year 3 in 2027.
RCS Private Rental Subsidy Claim Form (PDF, 122.7 KB)
Regional clinical immersion term accommodation
UQ medical students who are travelling to an approved Clinical Extension (CE) placement in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Toowoomba are eligible for free accommodation for the approved placement dates. Students will be invited via email to apply for the Rural Clinical School accommodation.
UQ medical students who are undertaking an approved PLD (or elective) in the regions are also eligible to apply for accommodation.
For any RCS accomodation enquires, please email rcs-accommodation@uq.edu.au
Regional academic year accommodation
RCS has limited student accommodation to provide students with fully furnished housing. This accommodation is prioritised for MEDI7400 students who may need flexible housing around travel to undertake clinical placements outside of their home Learning Community, or for UQ medical students who are undertaking approved placements in the regions.
UQ medical students in Years 1-3 may apply for any remaining accommodation capacity. Students are encouraged to consider private rentals and accessing support through the private rental subsidy wherever possible.
The RCS owned accomodation that is available is showcased below. Images of rental accommodation are not available in advance.
The complexes are centrally located within walking distance of the main teaching hospitals and practices.
Quay St, Bundaberg West (18 beds available)
Distance and time from Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit by car: 1.5km, 2-3 min (depending on the traffic lights)
- Mixture of two and three bedroom properties
George St, Bundaberg West (20 beds available)
Distance and time from Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit by car: 2.5km approx., 4-5 min (depending on the traffic lights)
- Mixture of two and three bedroom properties
Residential accommodation is available to Hervey Bay RCS students and include two, three and four bedroom options.
All units are fully furnished and feature private study spaces and internet access.
Malcolm Court (6 beds available)
Distance and time from Hervey Bay Regional Clinical Unit by car: 4.5km approx., 7 min (depending on the traffic lights)
Honeysuckle Avenue (8 beds available)
Distance and time from Hervey Bay Regional Clinical Unit by car: 6.3km approx., 10 min (depending on the traffic lights)
Canning Street (24 beds available)
The RCS residential complex comprises of six four-bedroom apartments and two studio apartments. All units are fully furnished with individual bathroom and toilet facilities, private study spaces and internet access. UQ leased accommodation comprises of three-bedroom units with shared bathroom; please note this arrangement could be subject to change.
The centre also comprises a common room and teaching and learning facilities and centrally located within walking distance of the main teaching hospitals and practices.
Residential accommodation is available to Toowoomba RCS students at several locations.
- The James Street (26 beds available) complex comprises one three-bedroom and ten two-bedroom units, and is situated 200 metres from RCS.
- The Buckland Street (12 beds available) complex features four detached three-bedroom townhouses, and is approximately 1.5 km from RCS.
- Private leased accommodation at various locations, if required.
All units are fully furnished and feature private study spaces and internet access.
