Southern Queensland Rural Health Campuses

The Charleville Clinical Training Facility, situated on the Charleville Hospital grounds, emphasizes practical clinical training in remote rural environments. Established to enhance health professional skills in underserved areas, it provides immersive experiences for students in high-need rural healthcare delivery.

• Nursing clinical simulations and placements
• Midwifery in remote settings
• Allied health services for rural populations
• Emergency and acute care training
• Community health outreach programs

The Chinchilla Aged Care Education Hub, partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland at Illoura Village, concentrates on aged care training in rural contexts. It supports nursing and allied health students with placements in residential aged care, addressing the growing needs of elderly populations in regional areas.

• Aged care nursing placements
• Allied health in geriatrics (dietetics, physiotherapy)
• Palliative and dementia care training
• Interprofessional aged care teams
• Rural residential care professional development

The St George Allied Health and Training Hub, in partnership with Goondir Health Services, specializes in allied health education through student-led multidisciplinary clinics. It offers free public services while training students in rural allied health practices, focusing on community wellness.

• Allied health including physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• Healthy lifestyles and strength and balance programs
• Multidisciplinary clinic operations
• Rural rehabilitation and chronic disease management
• Community health promotion initiatives

The Toowoomba Training Centre, located on the Baillie Henderson Hospital campus, serves as the primary hub for Southern Queensland Rural Health's education and training programs. It focuses on comprehensive rural health workforce development, accommodating clinical academics, researchers, and professional staff to support hands-on training in rural settings.

• Nursing and midwifery clinical placements
• Allied health disciplines including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology
• Rural health research and professional development workshops
• Interprofessional education for multidisciplinary teams
• Mental health and rehabilitation training