Rural Placement Accommodation
The University of Tasmania welcomes you to our rural placement accommodation. Accommodation is currently available in 19 rural communities across Tasmania close to local health facilities. Accommodation is provided free of charge to support students from all health disciplines to undertake education and training in rural communities.
You can apply for rural placement accommodation by clicking on the button below.
COVID-19 Protocols When Staying in Student Accommodation
When staying in our rural accommodation, you need to be aware of the COVID-19 protocols that are currently in place. Please read this document COVID-19 Protocol (PDF 149.2 KB).
Additional Rural Placement Support
Allowances
You may be eligible for an allowance to help cover the cost of your rural placement. Allowances are only payable when placements are completed. Follow the link below for further information on allowances.
King and Flinders Island
A single return airfare per placement for eligible students travelling to King and Flinders Islands will be arranged Bookings are always to check in on a Monday and check out on a Friday.
Bruny Island
Weekly ferry tickets are provided whilst on placement at Bruny Island.
Resources
The College of Health and Medicine hosts 'Virtual Orientation Tours' of many rural health facilities associated with this program.
The College of Health and Medicine's Professional Experience Placements website provides useful information about rural placements.
The IT Service Desk provides advice on how to access the University of Tasmania's Web Mail system while on placement.
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