Placement site information
Cohuna
Cohuna is situated on the banks of the Gunbower Creek, home to the Australian barefoot ski championships and offers a range of nature and recreational based activities for the whole family. It is 300 km North West of Melbourne, 60 km West of Echuca and 30 km East of Kerang. Cohuna is a pleasant service town surrounded by the waters of the Murray River.
North of Cohuna (8 km) is Gunbower Island, a section of land between the Murray River and its anabranch, Gunbower Creek. It is 56 km long, and is reputedly the world's largest inland island, extending from Koondrook to Torrumbarry Weir. The island is characterized by swamps, river red gums and box forest.
The Weir at Cohuna
(Walkabout Australian Travel Guide)
Crikey! Look at that smoothness!
He should be bowling for Australia!
Other links:
Walkabout Australian Travel Guide
http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/VICCohuna.shtml
Cohuna Online Community
http://www.giveanaussieago.com.au/towns/Cohuna.html
Gannawarra Shire Council
http://www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au
/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=44&h=1
Health Links:
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/betterstate/cohuna.pdf
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
Health Care Delivery
Challenges of maintaining a viable Hospital
Cohuna Clinic
District Nursing
A & E at the hospital
Past student comments/suggestions
Invitations to clinics were numerous.
It was a pleasant surprise.
The opportunity to learn was huge.
Good opportunities were readily accessible in surgery with hernias, cesareans and general surgery.
They were absolutely fantastic and always encouraging
The activities were both clinical and community based. All meals were provided and we really appreciate that.
A lot of activities outside the hospital made this more than just a clinical experience but exposure to rural life.
Anne was absolutely fantastic and was always encouraging. The activities were both clinical and community based. All meals were provided and we really appreciate that.