Placement site information
Benalla
The city of Benalla, situated less than 200 km from Melbourne is a thriving community with a high quality of lifestyle that is one of the few regional centres expecting growth over the next few years.
With a population of 9,200 and a regional population of 15,000, Benalla boasts a diverse economic base with many State and Local Government regional headquarters located here. It has a large number of manufacturing industries, a diverse and rich agricultural base plus a vibrant service and retail sector.
Did you know that soldier surgeon and war hero Edward 'Weary' Dunlop was born at Benalla in 1907 and later attended Benalla High School.
Statue of ‘Weary Dunlop' at Benalla Rose Gardens
Benalla Art Gallery
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Links:
http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/benalla/
Walkabout Australian Travel Guide
http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/VICBenalla.shtml
Tourism Internet Information Site
http://www.tourisminternet.com.au/benalla.htm
Health links:
http://www.benallahospital.com.au
http://www.humehealth.com.au/default2.asp
Benalla – Health Information
Students are encouraged to submit photos that they have taken during their town visits for posting at this site. The photos should be of buildings of interest and the natural environment. Photos may include the student, but not others without their permission. Please email photos to Scott Middleton smid@unimelb.edu.au with a brief note on the town name.
Past student completed and suggested project ideas
Many ramifications of being a community with low socio-economic access
Experience ½ day with pharmacy
More experience in Hospital especially emergency depts.
It would be good that future students try to investigate our projects and find more concrete information on how to address/provide interventions regarding adolescent and social behaviour in a rural community
Mental health; women’s’ health
Project by adolescent sexual health department of health centre and other ideas well supported by GPs and Community Health Centre
Sexual Health with GP Ursula Read
Rural Outreach is definitely one of the best things here. We got to spend a day with the vet which was really interesting
Demographics of Benalla GPs and how to handle the aging population.
Quantifying work of the Rural Outreach Support Worker
Past Student comments
Excellent working preceptor, great environment and excellent placement overall
Variety of clinical attachments scheduled
Diana very approachable and interested in our placement
GPs and nursing staff and vet and other allied health are keen to teach.
Very enjoyable experience
It was a good mix of experiences clinical and non-clinical
Diana was a great facilitator – organised appropriate events for each day of the week.
A variety of community-based activities. GPs were great
Accommodation was fantastic. Vet placement was great. GPs very helpful. Diana extremely helpful