Placement site information
Cobram
Cobram, a rural town situated on the southern bank of Murray River, in northern Victoria. It is located 67 km north of Shepparton in the Murray Goulburn irrigation district. The town has an area of 7 sq. km with a population of 4554 according to 2001 census. There are orchards (mainly peach, pear and apple) on three sides of the town, and the Murray River and a linear State forest on the north-east side. The town is linked to Barooga, on the opposite side of the river in New South Wales. Peaceful oasis of Cobram is the attraction of many visitors.
Cobram was the name of a pastoral station taken up by Octavius Phillpotts in 1845. It is thought that the name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning head, and that Cobram was the head pastoral station in the district.
The warm temperate climate of this region helps to produce Australia's best peaches and nectarines. The wineries of the region are also well reputed for the quality.
Major attraction of the town includes sale yards, show grounds, extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, beaches on the Murray River, a co-operative cheese and butter factory, Barooga Sports Club, Quinn Island Flora and Fauna Reserve, Matata Deer Farm and Wineries.
Accommodation in Cobram fulfils all needs and tastes with a good selection of motels, caravan parks, resort (RACV Club Cobram), BBQ places and luxury self-contained units. Bush-walking tracks, boat tours, fishing spots are also available in Cobram.
Cobram is approximately one hour drive from Shepparton, via Wyndham Street, Goulburn Valley Highway, Katamatite Shepparton Road, Benalla Tocumwal Road, Cobram South Road, Murray Valley Highway, Koonoomoo Road and Broadway Street.
Public transport: V/Line: Melbourne - Seymour -Murchison East - Shepparton -Cobram - Tocumwal - Griffith
Cobram-Barooga Visitor Centre (Station St. Cobram), Phone: 1800 607 607 or (03) 5872 2132
Other links:
http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/cobram/
‘Cobram – Health Information’
Travel Mate
http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/
Places.asp?TM_Page=places&Places_type=
Town&Places_result=1&TownId=330
Walkabout Australian Travel Guide
http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/VICCobram.shtml
Health link:
http://www.humehealth.com.au/community/browse.asp?page=512
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 topics
Palliative Care
Ante-natal care
An Audit of Mental Health Services
Chemotherapy
Drug and Alcohol
Mental Health Services – Supply and Demand
Examine well being of staff
Mental health of Mental Health service providers
Long term project at Cobram – supply and demand – each group does a small part of a large project.
Develop pamphlets for health professionals / public regarding mental health services
Audit prevalence of depression/anxiety
Audit of mental health system and other towns in Moira Shire
Past student comments
Lovely staff in general
Excellent GP practice – plenty of opportunities to learn
The set up of the hospital/medical clinic/community health centre is interesting
Sarah was very helpful. Lovely staff in general
Sarah Moor is very helpful
Excellent GP practice – plenty of opportunities to learn
GP Clinic
Ambo visits
Community health activities
Great support and encouragement from hospital and CHC staff
Supportive staff