About the Resource
This resource kit is for the use of Community Health Services (CHS), educational institutions and students. It aims to improve student placement arrangements in community health, strengthen partnership arrangements between CHS and educational organisations, clarify the roles and responsibilities of placement arrangements between CHS and the higher education sector, showcase successful and innovative placement practices, and inform the higher education sector and their students about the role of CHS.
It contains relevant information, links to other websites, checklists, sample templates and highlights issues to consider when coordinating and managing student placements in CHS.
Acknowledgements
The Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA) would like to thank the organisations and individuals who have been involved with this project. The knowledge and expertise these individuals and agencies have shared with VHA in bringing together the website has been invaluable.
Contribution to the project has been received from the community health sector, Educational Institutions, students' and the Department of Human Services (DHS). The work of the Community Health Teaching and Research Project (CH TARP) Steering Committee has been of particular assistance in guiding the project and providing feedback on drafts.
VHA would like to acknowledge the Steering Committee members.
Barbara Bell, Darebin CHS
Sandie Beswarick, Western Region Health Centre
Evelyn Bruzzese, La Trobe University
Annemarie Dempster, Southern Health
Robyn Droysten, Plenty Valley CHS
Joy Mc Intyre, Chisholm TAFE
Tessa Janus, Southern Health
Lisa Knightsbridge, Monash University
Jessica McCormick, Monash University
Heather McMinn, Eastern Health
Anne Parkes, Knox CHS
Margie Powell, DHS
Sharon Read, Western Region Health Centre
Jeremy Sweeting, La Trobe University
Other individuals and organisations VHA would like to thank for their assistance include:
Joe Goddard, Monashlink
John Goodall, Monash University
Mahyar Goodarz, DHS
Caz Healy, Doutta Galla Community Health Services
Haidee Hicks, University of Melbourne
Tangerine Holt, Monash University
Fran James, Monashlink
Martyn Jones, RMIT
Marcel Koper, Eastern Access Community Health
Steve Kozel, DHS
Jan Moore, Deakin University
Karen Riley, Bendigo Community Health Services
Rachael Young, Inner South Community Health Services
VHA would like to thank Di Jakin the CH TARP Project Officer for her dedication and hard work on the project.
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