Health Work Internship professional experience placement

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a three-year degree designed to educate and train professionals for employment in a range of health service organisations. The Health Work Internship (HLTH3106) topic offers a 120-hour work integrated learning (WIL) placement within a health, community or research setting relevant to health or community organisations. The placement requires students to undertake a work role in an industry experience, supervised by the workplace supervisor. Students are eligible to enrol once they have completd all first and second year topics.

The aim of this topic is to provide students with the opportunity to work in a health, community or research setting to experience the planning, organisation and implementation of health or community-based practices and develop professional identity and work-ready skills.

Placements can be daunting but provide a highly valuable personal and professional experience. Enjoy this time and make the most of this experience to support your future professional aspirations.

Health Work Internship pre-placement compliance checklist

Pre-requisites for placement

Compliance requirements for placement eligibility

The following table summarises the pre-placement requirements. Students that are not fully compliant are ineligible for placement.

Activity	What you need to do	Form / more information	Submit to
Fitness for placement declaration	Declare your fitness for placement by reading and acknowledging the Fitness for Placement statement on InPlace. Let the University know if you have an access plan.	N/A	InPlace
Student consent for placement	Read and acknowledge the relevant essential conditions around student consent for placement using the applicable form. (Please note: if you are required to undertake multiple placements during your degree, you may be required to read both student consent documents, check with your WIL Support Team if you are unsure.)	Placements undertaken outside Flinders University - Student Consent for Placement Statement (PDF) OR Placements undertaken within Flinders University ONLY - Student Consent for Internal WIL Placement with Flinders University Statement (PDF)	InPlace
Intellectual property for placement	Watch the student IP declaration, then acknowledge your understanding in InPlace. Watch the IP counselling video.	Student Intellectual Property Statement (PDF)	InPlace
Emergency Contact	Confirm your emergency contact details are up to date in the Student Information System.		Student System
Police Check	You will need to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).	Police Check detailed information	InPlace

Activity	What you need to do	Form / more information	Submit to
DHS Aged Care Sector Related Screening	Obtain a clearance from DHS	DHS compliance information	InPlace
DHS Working with Children Check	Obtain a clearance from DHS	DHS compliance information	InPlace
NDIS Worker Check	Obtain a clearance from DHS	DHS compliance information	InPlace
Police Check	You will need to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). If you have been in Australia for less than 12 months you will need to provide an International Criminal History Check (ICHC) instead.	Police Check detailed information	InPlace

Additional compliance - may be required for some students

Activity	What you need to do	Form / more information	Submit to
Aged care statutory declaration	In order to comply with the requirements of the Aged Care Act (1997) you must complete a Statutory Declaration stating "I have never been convicted of a murder or sexual assault or convicted of, and sentenced to imprisonment for, any other form of assault".	Aged Care Statutory Declaration (PDF)	InPlace
DHS Disability Services Employment Screening	This screening is no longer provided by the Department of Human Services Screening Unit. It has been replaced with the NDIS Worker Check. If you require this clearance for placement a member of the WIL placement team with contact you.	Not applicable	InPlace
SA Tuberculosis Services screening - for SA Health placement students	Complete the online questionnaire and follow any instructions you receive by email from SA TB services. Upload your questionnaire results to InPlace. IMPORTANT: Some vaccinations can interfere with the blood test that is used to screen for Tuberculosis. For this reason, you should delay any vaccinations until AFTER you have been cleared by SA TB Services, or until you have received your IGRA test results.	Tuberculosis Services clearance information pack (PDF) SA TB Services student questionnaire	InPlace
Immunisation Compliance Certificate - for SA Health placement students	See a GP to complete and document the necessary immunisation requirements on the Immunisation Compliance Certificate.	Immunisation compliance detailed information	InPlace
Annual influenza vaccination	Book an annual influenza vaccination from an immunisation provider.	Influenza vaccination certificate (PDF)	InPlace
COVID-19 Vaccination	Ensure you have received a course of COVID-19 vaccinations and maintain your immunity as per SA/Federal Health Government Department directions. Book an appointment	Not applicable	InPlace
SA Health Better Placed Deed Poll - for SA Health placement students	Read, understand and sign the SA Health Better Placed Deed Poll	Better Placed Deed Poll information and form	InPlace

Detailed compliance information

Department of Human Services (DHS) clearances

These clearances are valid for five years from date of issue (unless revoked prior), except Aged Care Sector Clearance, which has an expiry of three years.

There are three main types of screening offered by the DHS the University requires; Aged-Care Sector, Working With Children Check (WWCC), and NDIS Worker Check. Refer to the pre-placement compliance checklist to determine which screenings you require.

Formerly known as Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) clearances, DHS clearances are state-based clearances used to determine suitability for employment within specific care sectors in South Australia.

Note: Working With Children Checks issued prior to 1 July 2019 are known as Child-Related Employment Screenings.

Obtaining DHS clearances

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences require students to obtain DHS Clearances through self-initiation via the DHS website.

Please follow this guide for step-by-step directions of how to start your application.

Existing clearances can be renewed up to 6 months prior to expiry. It is recommended that clearances are renewed early to ensure there is no lapse in compliance.

View more information on the DHS website.

What is the difference between DHS clearances and the Police Check?

The Police Check is a printout of all disclosable criminal convictions as recorded by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). DHS clearances involve additional probity checks and continuous monitoring. Both are required.

Police Check (NCCHC)

Students must supply a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) prior to the commencement of their placement.

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

Valid for three years from date of issue

Commonly referred to as a Police Check, a National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is a document that lists all criminal convictions recorded against a person in the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) database. For more information visit the ACIC website.

Police Checks (NCCHCs) can be issued by:

State and Territory or
Private brokers that have been accredited by the ACIC

An acceptable Police Check (NCCHC) must meet the following requirements:

Unsupervised Contact within the Health/Aged Care Sector.
The following information is provided to assist you complete an application form for your Police Check:
Reason for Check – Unsupervised Contact with Vulnerable Groups (if there is a character limit, ensure Unsupervised Contact is recorded at a minimum).
Proposed Place of Work – Health/Aged Care Sector
Location – Adelaide, South Australia

Please note – if you are completing a Police Check for a Northern Territory placement, please follow the instruction provided by Flinders NT or your discipline specific checklist. In the absence of this advice, follow the above instructions to complete the application form.

Students are responsible for the cost of obtaining their Police Check (NCCHC).

Students completing placements in South Australia may choose to apply for a Police Check (NCCHC) directly through their local police, or through a commercial broker. If a Police Check (NCCHC) is required urgently (e.g. sooner than 4 – 5 weeks) then it is advisable to apply online through an accredited broker that offers fast turnaround.

Police Check (NCCHC) providers:

South Australia Police (SAPOL) - We strongly recommend you use the SAPOL Police Check as this the most accepted document.
Third party providers are https://flinders.checked.com.au and www.cvcheck.com.
State clearances are most widely accepted across organisations and interstate, third party provided clearances may not be accepted by host organisations outside of the control of the University.

Please note that Flinders University does not endorse these providers and cannot guarantee their turnaround times.

What happens if there are offences listed on my Police Check?

Students with criminal convictions should to refer to the SA Health Criminal and Relevant History Screening Policy Directive. Students with serious criminal convictions may be precluded from placement. Students with criminal convictions are advised to meet with their course coordinator to discuss their ability to satisfy the requirements of their placement topic.

Will you accept a Teachers Registration Board (TRB) Registration Certificate?

No. The Teachers Registration Board (TRB) undertakes a Police Check (Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check) as part of the registration process, however, no outcomes are listed on the registration certificate. You are required to obtain a separate Police Check (NCCHC).

How can I obtain a replacement Police Check?

Replacement Police Checks (NCCHCs) can sometimes be obtained by contacting the organisation that issued the original certificate. In many cases, students who have lost their Police Check (NCCHC) will need to apply for a new one.

Immunisation and vaccinations

Valid indefinitely.

The Immunisation Compliance Certificate sets out the immunisation requirements for students and identifies acceptable evidence of immunity for each disease. The Immunisation Compliance Certificate must be completed by an immunisation provider, this can include General Practitioners (GPs) or Registered Nurses (RNs).

Students are responsible for:

Understanding the immunisation requirements.
Ensuring the immunisation provider completes the Immunisation Compliance Certificate correctly.
Ensuring the immunisation provider provides the student with evidence of immunity, including vaccination records and blood test results (serology).

Completing the Immunisation Compliance Certificate may require several appointments with an immunisation provider. The schedule of appointments will vary depending upon previous vaccination history and the availability of medical records. A typical appointment schedule may include:

First appointment
- Review vaccination history
- Request blood test to determine immunity
Follow-up appointments
- Administer vaccinations according to schedule
- Blood test to determine immunity post-vaccination (required for Hepatitis B).

Who can complete the Immunisation Compliance Certificate?

The Immunisation Compliance Certificate must be completed by an immunisation provider in Australia. This can include General Practitioners (GPs) and Registered Nurses (RNs). Students are encouraged to utilise the Flinders University Health, Counselling and Disability service.

Can Hepatitis B immunity be confirmed by vaccination record?

No. Immunity to Hepatitis B must be confirmed by blood test. For students undergoing a course of vaccinations, the blood test is to be completed 4-6 weeks after the final (3rd) dose of the vaccine.

I have been vaccinated against Poliomyelitis but do not have a record of this. What can I do?

If a student is confident of their previous vaccination against Poliomyelitis, the Poliomyelitis Statutory Declaration (PDF) can be completed and will be accepted as evidence of immunity. Students that are unsure of their vaccination history should complete a course of vaccinations.

What happens if I can’t be fully vaccinated/immunised?

There are several reasons why a student may not be able to fulfil the immunisation requirements:

Hepatitis B carrier: In cases where serology confirms Hepatitis B infection, students must provide evidence of this. Students that carry the Hepatitis B infection can attend placement but will be limited in the types of care settings in which they can work.
Hepatitis B non-responder: In cases where post-vaccination serology does not confirm immunity to Hepatitis B, a booster dose may be given followed by another blood test. If immunity is still not confirmed, students may provide documentation from their medical practitioner, and will be considered as having met the immunisation requirements.
Medical contraindication: Students with a medical contraindication to vaccination should follow the advice of their doctor. Once the Immunisation Compliance Certificate is completed to the extent possible, and a letter from the doctor is provided, students will be considered as having met the immunisation requirements.

Students who cannot be fully vaccinated/immunised for the above reasons will be required to advise the WIL Support Team as soon as possible to discuss strategies for ensuring the safety of themselves and others while on placement.

Students who refuse to be screened or vaccinated, or who refuse to provide this information to the University, are not considered as having met the immunisation requirements and will be refused a placement on this basis. Vaccination refusal will impact a student’s ability to complete their course; students that refuse vaccination are advised to meet with their course coordinator. Not applicable to Social Work students unless they are going to SA Health Placements.

Do I need to provide evidence of flu vaccination?

Students are required to obtain an annual flu vaccination, and evidence of this may be required by your placement venue. Due to the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine, students are required to be vaccinated with the current calendar year vaccine, when it is available, usually March/April. Upload evidence on InPlace. Evidence of receiving the influenza vaccination can be recorded on the ‘influenza vaccination certificate’ link here or similar certificate utilised by the immunisation provider.

Immunisation Compliance Certificate

Preparing for placement

Clothing

In addition to dress standard recommendations below, students are required to wear a Health Sciences polo shirt while on placement. These are not required but optional if the placement is undertaken within the University. There is also an optional jacket and vest available for purchase.

Purchase via the link below.
Corporate Image
2/72 Everard Av, Keswick
Ph: 8293 1120

Visit Corporate Image

Shirts and tops

Men are to wear collared shirts. T-shirts and other non-collared tops are not acceptable.
Women are to wear preferably collared shirts, however if wearing non-collared tops, ensure they have short sleeves as a minimum i.e. no singlets. Tops should adequately cover the cleavage.
Women should not wear sleeveless tops unless under a blazer or other suitable over-garment.
Bold/large logos on shirts and tops are not acceptable.
Shirts and tops should be clean and neatly ironed.

Skirts, dresses and pants

For women, skirts and dresses should be at least knee length. Items should be of a professional standard and in keeping with a professional image.
For men, the design and fit of pants should allow adequate freedom of movement as is required for the jobs performed and not compromise modesty. Hipsters and low-rider pants are not acceptable.
For women, the design and fit of pants and skirts should allow adequate freedom of movement as is required for the jobs performed and not compromise modesty. Hipsters and low-rider pants and skirts are not acceptable.
For industrial worksite visits, cotton drill pants can be worn.
Denim jeans, cargo pants, leggings and tracksuit pants are not acceptable.

Footwear

Shoes should provide good foot coverage.
The height of the heel and degree of foot support should be consistent with the work performed and any relevant safety or comfort factors.
Footwear with a peep toe/rear strap may also be inappropriate if attending industrial worksites.
Sneakers, sandals, crocs, thongs or other such informal styles of footwear are not acceptable.

Personal presentation

Presentation should be of a professional standard and in keeping with a professional image.
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum. Nails are to be short and free from nail polish.
To adhere to a professional image, we generally ask that employees wear no more than three ear piercings in each ear. Any form of visual body piercing other than ear piercing (e.g. facial) must be removed in working hours to ensure a professional image is portrayed at all times, unless otherwise negotiated with your workplace supervisor.
Hair should be kept neat and tidy and not pose a safety risk to self, colleagues or clients. Keep hair away from face with hair longer than collar length tied back. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed and tidy.
Tattoos should be discreet and considerate to a professional image. Offensive and/or inappropriate tattoos are not permitted.

Identification

Identification badges can only be obtained once you have a student ID card. How to obtain a student ID card.

Collecting in person from Central Library

Complete the online form to order and pay at: unicard.com.au/flindersplacementbadge. The cost is $4.40 if collecting in person. Payment is not available at the office and is only available via the online form.
Visit the Unicard office level 1 Central library, with student card. Placement cards/badges will be printed while the student waits.
Cards/badges will not be issued if a student card is not presented.

Mailed out

Check your address is current in the student system before trying to order.
Complete the online form to order and pay at: unicard.com.au/flindersplacementbadge. The cost is $10 if mailed out. Payment is not available at the office and is only available via the online form.
Cards/badges will be processed and mailed out via unregistered Australian Post within 2 working days.

During placement

Attendance

Venue orientation

All venues will provide an orientation for students prior to or on the first day of placement. Some venues require that students attend an on-site orientation in person, others provide an online package prior to placement, and some venues will require both.

On your first day of placement you will:

produce your current compulsory pre-placement compliance documents
meet the venue staff
be shown around the venue
be advised of any specific requirements for the venue.

If you do not attend or complete your allocated placement venue orientation, you will not have met the venue compliance criteria and your workplace supervisor will send you home; you will not be able to complete this placement.

Roster

As part of your professional responsibility, you are required to ensure that you:

have completed or attended a placement venue orientation
know where to arrive and meet on day 1
know your shift times and attend all shifts for the entire allocated shift
are well rested before each shift. Failure to be rested places yourself or others at risk and is considered unprofessional practice, as you are unable to meet your professional obligations and thus standards of practice.

Arriving at shifts

It is your responsibility to arrive at your venue at least ten minutes before the shift begins. This will ensure you arrive in a timely manner, ask required questions and clarify work for the day.

Missed placement hours or shifts

Any hours missed during your placement must be ‘made up’ as you need to attend for the allocated duration. Missed placement hours may mean that you:

cannot complete the topic requirements for placement
may not meet the course graduation requirements.

Contact your workplace supervisor as soon as possible to discuss strategies for making up missed hours. With limited placement opportunities available, it is not always possible to negotiate make-up shifts or an extension to your placement.

Paid employment

You may not count your paid employment hours in a health care venue towards your placements hours or undertake a placement in your place of employment due to conflicting expectations around roles.

Elite athletes

If you are an elite athlete, you need to advise topic coordinator of your status as soon as this is confirmed. This will enable appropriate placement arrangements can be accommodated. The University’s rule for Elite Athlete status provides further details, including the need to renew applications annually.

Australian Defence Force personnel

If you are a member of the Australian Defence Forces, and expect to be deployed or required for compulsory training exercises during a placement period, please advise your topic coordinator as soon as details are known. Wherever possible, alternative arrangements will be made for your placement.

Withdrawing from placement

If you decide to withdraw from your placement either before or soon after commencement you need to email the topic coordinator advising that you intend to withdraw from the topic - in some instances your placement can then be reallocated to another student.

View further information about while you're on placement

Problems or concerns

This section provides guidance for finding solutions for issues that may arise during a placement, and suggestions about appropriate people to contact.

Issues sometimes arise on placement that you may not be able to resolve by yourself. Who to contact and potential solutions are covered below. Keep in mind that you are required to maintain professional behaviour and communication at all times, especially with those at the placement venue.

The placement communication framework (available below) provides information about who to contact when you have a question about your placement.

First point of contact

When an issue arises at the venue where you are doing your professional experience placement, the first person to contact is always your workplace supervisor.

If you have done this and the problem is still not fixed - what to do next:

Make an appointment to speak with your course coordinator.
If the matter if still not resolved arrange to meet with the topic coordinator to discuss your concerns.

Where appropriate and as far as is possible, your anonymity will be preserved.

Remember that you have free access to the University Health, Counselling and Disability Services.

Are you experiencing bullying or harassment?

Flinders University is committed to ensuring that students can participate in workplaces that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, and where people are respected and diversity is embraced.

The College complies with the Flinders University principles outlined in No bullying at Flinders.

If you feel that you are being, or have been, bullied or harassed at a placement venue, report this immediately to your Placement Educator/facilitator and/or your Topic Coordinator.

Also, seek support and assistance as soon as possible from the University Student Equal Opportunity Adviser, who provides assistance to resolve complaints that arise from harassment or bullying, under the University’s Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF).

What is breach of conduct?

A breach of conduct is when situations arise where there are serious deficits in the way a student conducts themselves or behaves while on placement, for example when a student:

behave in an unprofessional manner or
does tasks outside their scope of practice
engages in unsafe professional practice

When a breach of conduct occurs, the student will be referred to the topic coordinator who will review whether they can continue activity within the topic, depending on the severity of the breach.

The public expect to be in a safe environment within a placement venue. If at any time a student demonstrates unsafe practice during a placement, they will be immediately withdrawn from the placement venue. The workplace supervisor will then notify the topic coordinator and course coordinator, in writing, of the event or activity that required the removal of a student from the venue.

Unsafe professional practice include:

inadequate knowledge for safe practice
inadequate performance of skills, including communication
unprofessional behaviour that places staff or clients at risk of physical harm, unreasonable emotional distress or neglect
unlawful or unethical behaviour.

If the issue/s that caused the removal of a student from placement can be resolved, and the venue agrees, a student may continue their placement. Negotiation for the support of a Professional Learning Plan may also be considered.

The topic coordinator, in consultation with the placement educator (facilitator) and relevant clinical staff, will determine whether a student may be reinstated.

If a student’s behaviour or practice is such that they would fail the topic, then they will not be reinstated.

Further information about while you're on placement

Placement communication framework

Rural placements

Students may be required to attend a rural or remote placement. A rural venue is defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Areas 2-5.

Rural placements will provide unique opportunities and challenges that aid in developing your personal independence and professional skills. Keep in mind that they will require you to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful, able to tolerate periods of solitude, and able to complete academic work independently if necessary.

Financial assistance

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences understands that students can struggle financially with the costs of living away from home while undertaking placement. There are resources available to help:

Reimbursement Policy – students can recover some of the costs of travel and accommodation after their placement by completing the Student Placement Reimbursement form (PDF).
FUSA – FUSA’s Financial Advocacy service can assist with all things financial
Scholarships – Students are encouraged to check the Scholarships at Flinders page and apply for any scholarship for which they are eligible.

Flinders University Rural Health SA (FURHSA)

Flinders University Rural & Remote Health SA (FURRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our State's regional areas.

We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical, nursing and allied health students. This includes the MD Rural Stream (MDRS) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements.

Through this practice, we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.

Find out more about FURRHSA

Flinders NT placements

The Northern Territory offers unique placement experiences that pose both challenges and rewards for healthcare students. Placement sites vary from remote clinics and practices to large tertiary hospitals, and from isolated desert communities to the multi-cultural centres of Darwin and Alice Springs.

We encourage and support students to embrace the learning opportunities, become involved in the local communities and make a positive difference to the health of our population.

Find out more about Flinders NT placements

Reimbursement policy

Student Reimbursement Policy for SA rural, remote and interstate placements (14 February 2024)

This policy is for College of Nursing and Health Sciences students undertaking a rural or remote South Australian or any interstate placement.

Students will be eligible for reimbursement following each completed placement in line with this policy.

Reimbursement claims are processed at the completion of placement. Reimbursement claims must be submitted by the 15 January the following year for reimbursement of placement expenses the previous calendar year.

Students living in a rural or interstate location while completing their course qualify for reimbursement when they undertake placement in a metropolitan location.

Accommodation

Accommodation expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of $150 per week for the duration of the placement period.

Students must provide evidence for payment of accommodation, a receipt is preferred where possible, bank statement or signed letter from landlord can also be provided as evidence. Bonds and security deposits for accommodation, paid by students, are not covered by this policy and will not be reimbursed.

It is expected students stay in their allocated rural placement location area when undertaking a rural placement experience. Usual living expenses, including rent at a semester address, will not be covered under this policy.

Travel

Travel will be reimbursed to a maximum of $500 for travel expenses to and from the placement venue, at the commencement and completion of the placement based on the receipts provided (such as flights, bus, taxi fare). Students will not be reimbursed for travel while on placement returning to their residential address (e.g. at the end of a shift or on weekends during placement).

Students travelling within SA to rural and remote locations by a private vehicle will receive a predetermined amount to cover fuel expenses. Students will not be required to submit receipts. The total amount students will receive is provided on the Personal Travel Reimbursement - SA Rural Locations (PDF).

Exemptions:

If the placement is in the Northern Territory, students will be entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses to a maximum of $750.

If the placement is a project-based placement requiring the student to travel several times from metropolitan Adelaide to a rural venue, the student will be entitled to 2 return trips to a maximum refund of $500. To be eligible the student must provide supporting documentation in writing from their topic coordinator indicating this activity is essential.

Metropolitan Placements that require sporadic rural travel as part of the placement venues network are not eligible for reimbursement.

If a student is required to travel to more than one rural location during the placement period and the placement provider requires them to travel between the locations at their own expense the student will be eligible for reimbursement of travel to a maximum of $500 (this will include travel to and from placement location on first and last day of placement).

Students in this scenario will keep a log of the kilometres travelled, dates and destinations and submit this as evidence when seeking reimbursement. Travel will be reimbursed based on fuel at $1.80 per litre, with the average fuel consumption 11.1 L/100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use, Australia 2020).

Assessment

All accommodation and travel reimbursements will be subjected to the following criteria;

Rural and remote placements in South Australia must be within ASGS Remoteness Areas RA2 – RA5 outlined on the Doctor Connect website. Mt Barker will be excluded from this policy for both accommodation and travel reimbursement.
Interstate placements, including metro locations, are included when; the placement is approved and/or required by the college (the college via the WIL placement team will identify if a placement satisfies this test prior to confirmation).
Interstate placements, including metro locations, are not included when you choose to go to an interstate location where there is a suitable South Australian placement available to you as defined by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences WIL placement team. In these circumstances the students can still do this placement, but reimbursement will not be provided.
All placements will be confirmed by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences WIL placement team.
Scholarships received by the student for any placement will be taken into consideration when calculating the reimbursement. Student reimbursements from this policy will not exceed the total expenditure the student incurred for travel and accommodation.

Example:

Accommodation [$1,500] + Travel [$600] – Scholarship [$500] = $1,600 (Reimbursement)

Reimbursement process

Students are to submit reimbursement claims as per the following process:

At the completion of placement, fill out the Student Placement Reimbursement form ( a fillable PDF) detailing expenses incurred while undertaking your placement.
Scan the form with receipts/invoices of expenses and email to cnhs.placements@flinders.edu.au with your student ID number and “Placement Reimbursement Claim Request” in the subject heading. Ensure your scanned document is clearly legible.
Payments are made into your nominated account within approximately 4 weeks of submitting your student placement reimbursement form.

You must ensure you keep your accommodation and travel expense receipts/invoices.

For more information please contact cnhs.placements@flinders.edu.au.

Rural pre-clinical meetings

Rural pre-clinical meetings are held regularly to support your preparation for a rural placement, discuss issues or concerns and meet other students going to the same venue and region. You will be invited to these meetings via email from the placement unit, and it is strongly recommended to attend these meetings.

The Rural Placement Student Checklist will assist you with planning for your rural experience.

Travel and accommodation

During placement, you are required to cover the costs of your travel, accommodation and meals. You are eligible for financial assistance and reimbursement as detailed above.

Travel to many rural centres is available through private bus companies, including Stateliner and Yorke Peninsula Coaches.

Accommodation may be offered at a subsidised rate. When you are allocated to a rural placement, your details are forwarded to the Flinders Rural & Remote Health SA team who will contact you regarding the available accommodation options.

Health Work Internship professional experience placement

Pre-requisites for placement