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New Norfolk Rural Health Training Site

Growing the rural health nursing and the allied health workforce by supporting university students to undertake rural training and placements in the Derwent Valley region

Place-based rural training program

With the Centre of Rural Health, you can undertake professional experience placements, get involved in community activities, network with potential employers and future colleagues, and access a broad range of clientele for authentic learning experiences.

Student support

Onsite academic support and supervision
Travel and accommodation support
Student accommodation

Our Team

Ryan SotoLecturer in Rural Health (Aged-Care)

Myles Clarkson FletcherLecturer in Rural Health (Aged-Care)

Stacy AldousLecturer in Rural Work Integrated Learning (Exercise Physiology)

Andrew BynonLecturer in Rural Work Integrated Learning (Occupational Therapy)

Tracey GraneyLecturer in Rural Work Integrated Learning (Speech Pathology)

Ella SeatonLecturer in Rural Work Integrated Learning (Dietician)

Our Training Site

Our Purpose

Our Facilities

Derwent Valley Community

Derwent Valley Community Garden

Contact Details

Location:	12 The Avenue, New Norfolk TAS 7140
Email:	SM-NNHealthTrainingSite@utas.edu.au

We acknowledge the Palawa and Gadigal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we live and work. We honour their enduring culture and knowledges as vital to the self-determination, wellbeing and resilience of their communities.

Authorised by the Director, Centre for Rural Health. © 10 April 2025 University of Tasmania, Australia. ABN 30 764 374 782. CRICOS Provider Code 00586B