Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences School of Rural Health

Placement site information

Rutherglen

Rutherglen - Make it the hub of your stay.

Rutherglen is the agricultural and viticulture centre of Australia's oldest wine growing region situated in North-East Victoria, located near the banks of the mighty Murray River.
This old gold rush township established in the 1850's has worked to preserve it's features to allow travellers an opportunity to see a town with an old feel, but still having modern conveniences of a tourist destination.
The Rutherglen wine region is the premier fortified wine producing area in Australia, with winemaker's passing on their knowledge through up to five generations. The growth of the area has seen Rutherglen become the home of many boutique wineries.

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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.

Other links:

‘Rutherglen – Health Information’

http://www.rutherglenvic.com/visitorinfo/default.asp

Past student completed and suggested Project ideas

Lost of opportunities for medical experience at the Corowa Hospital
Plenty of hands-on clinical experience at the Surgery and GP placements.
GP experiences at both Glenview and Corowa are terrific.
Ambulance service, district nursing with Sandy.
Rotary club meeting talk to staff re interesting projects – especially the Health Promotions Officer
Great experience and learning opportunity with Sandy – District Nurse.
GPs, Pamper Days, Nurses within practice and HIH, Nordic pole walking.
Lots of experience and hands-on stuff during my on-call time with the GPs at Corowa Medical Centre

Past student comments/suggestions

It has a very friendly environment with helpful staff and willing participants from the community.  Was able to have many hands-on experiences
The staff at both the community centre and Corowa Hospital was very supportive and accommodating.
The enthusiasm and dedication of staff
Very friendly and helpful staff, variety of activities organised for us, comfortable accommodation
Pleasant friendly staff, close to accommodation, lots of activities arranged for us.
Centralised services, so we were right in the thick of everything.
We had a good timetable, plenty of contact hours and still time to pursue our interests and complete our assignments
Excellent, very approachable.

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