Placement site information
Numurkah
Numurkah, a rural township in north Victoria, is about mid-way between Shepparton and the Murray River. It is situated on Broken Creek, in the Murray Valley irrigation area.
After the pastoral runs were made available for farm selection, the township of Numurkah was surveyed in 1875. The name is thought to be derived from an aboriginal word meaning ‘war shield’.
Ah, the aroma, the essence, the bouquet, the balance and the body! After a few glasses, its just ‘grog’ to me!
The wine industry in Numurkah
Other links:
‘Numurkah – Health Information’
Walkabout Australian Travel Guide
http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/VICNumurkah.shtml
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
Effective Discharge Strategies
Rural Adolescent Sexual Health
Health Care in Rural Communities
Lots of good community interaction work with Allied health, good to be thrown in deep end for high and primary school folks
Heaps! The best thing to do is chat to the local community members to find a topic you are passionate about.
Rotary dinner with Ernest
Past Students’ comments/suggestions
Ernest! The vet! The GPs! The social worker
Excellent progamme, very friendly staff
Get as involved as they can and soak up all aspects of the rural atmosphere. Every moment in such a different situation is a learning opportunity
Vet ->pregnancy testing cows!!